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Enterprise Cloud Architect

InterEx Group
Houston, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 3/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026

Enterprise Architect


The Enterprise Architect should have a strong understanding of the industry and demonstrate technical skills in networking, infrastructure, applications, cloud, and related technologies. You champion digital transformation and innovation, and have a holistic, long-term view to enable success through technology. You will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with both technology and business leaders to understand business objectives to set the technology strategy and architecture to achieve these objectives.


Responsibilities

· Ability to work with a range of business leaders on numerous projects at a time

· Ability to lead and energise teams to deliver at their highest potential

· Experience with architecting optimal enterprise-wide technology framework

· Strong understanding of leading technology components and best practices in areas


Including:

· Cloud (IaaS, PaaS, Public, Private, and Hybrid)

· Virtualisation (VMware, AWS, Azure, and GCP)

· Network, Server, Storage, Database, and Datacenter Design

· Data management, including data warehouses and data lakes

· Application portfolio management

· Microsoft suite of tools (Azure, Power Platform, O365, Teams, etc.)

· ERP systems implementation and maintenance (experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred)

· Cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, IASME, ISO IEC 27001/ISO 2700212)

· Experience with application architecture including layout of application’s deployment and design

· Experience with automation and orchestration including streamlining tasks through a repeatable and uninterrupted process and automating the execution of complex processes with a variety of variables

· Capable of developing processes and architecture for integrating disparate services

· Skilled in ITSM to promote processes needed to manage the provisioning, capacity, performance, and availability of the operational and service environments

· Proficiency in working with Active Directory and related directory services

· Proficiency in working with Windows and Unix file systems

· Proficiency in ITIL and service management best practices and leading platforms (such as ServiceNow)

· Exposure to Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, and Skype (in a systems design or administration role)

· Exposure to Orchestration, Automation, and Management tools (WinShuttle, SCCM, OpenIT, etc.)

· Understanding of cloud security principals including Identity and Access Management and Access Control Concepts

· Strong understanding of BCDR as it relates to cloud environments and how-to architect platforms with adequate resiliency features

· Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technology solutions

· Experience with managing the governance, risk and compliance aspect of cloud-based technology

· Demonstrated knowledge of technology project risks and strategies for managing and mitigating them

Licenses/ Certifications

· Technology specific certifications around VMware, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, MCSA/MCSE, Cisco, SAP, etc. are strongly preferred

· Certifications including but not limited to disciplines such as architecture (e.g., TOGAF), application life cycle management (e.g., PMP, Agile Scrum/Product Owner, SAFe, DevOps), service management (e.g., ITIL) are a plus

Qualifications/Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in MIS, CIS, or another related discipline

· Minimum 15 years experience in IT, networking infrastructure, applications, cloud, and related technologies

· Technology specific certifications around VMware, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, MCSA/MCSE, Cisco, SAP, etc. are strongly preferred

· Certifications including but not limited to disciplines such as architecture (e.g., TOGAF), application life cycle management (e.g., PMP, Agile Scrum/Product Owner, SAFe, DevOps), service management (e.g., ITIL) are a plus


PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.


MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.


VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

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