Cloud Architect leading strategic discussions on cloud migration and architecture for Fortune 1000 clients. Responsible for technical assessments and implementation of cloud solutions across major providers.
Responsibilities
Lead strategic discussions with client stakeholders to define the end-to-end migration roadmap, including target state architecture, cloud platform selection, and integration patterns.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of the existing on-premise VMware infrastructure to identify architectural challenges, inter-dependencies, and potential migration risks, providing expert recommendations for mitigation.
Establish and govern a set of cloud architecture principles and migration best practices. Author and maintain technical design documents that enforce security, scalability, and operational excellence.
Design and implement robust cloud network and security frameworks, integrating solutions like Palo Alto to protect migrated workloads and ensure seamless connectivity between on-premise and cloud environments.
Actively participate in and oversee the hands-on execution of migrating virtual machines and complex application workloads to the designated public cloud platforms (ROSA, AWS, Azure, GCP).
Requirements
Demonstrable, in-depth experience architecting solutions across multiple major public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, and GCP).
Extensive, hands-on experience leading and executing large-scale VMware-to-public-cloud transformation projects.
Expert-level knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and container orchestration platforms, with specific experience in OpenShift Container Platform and container migration strategies.
Strong proficiency in designing and implementing cloud network security controls, with specific experience using Palo Alto Networks solutions in a cloud context.
Excellent communication and consulting skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications: Professional-level cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
Proven expertise in architecting CI/CD pipelines, automating application deployments, and orchestrating cloud infrastructure provisioning.
Benefits
Join one of the world’s fastest-growing AI-first digital engineering companies and make a real impact at scale.
Lead and collaborate with a high-energy team of talented, driven individuals solving complex, meaningful challenges.
Work with Fortune 500 companies and disruptive innovators in a research-driven environment with 60+ patents.
Stay ahead of the curve by gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI, ML, data, and cloud technologies while continuously upskilling.
Ample opportunities to learn, grow and interact with colleagues from varied experience and backgrounds around the globe.
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