Cloud Architect (Hybrid)

Our employees are at the heart of what we do: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you are bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community. Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are. At Intact, we commit to supporting you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our promise to you.

Who We Are

At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we are experts at what we do in protecting what makes businesses unique. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups. Intact’s Global Specialty Lines business spans across more than 20 verticals in four distinct markets: U.S., Canada, UK and Europe. This opportunity is for our U.S. team.

About the role

We currently have an opportunity for a Cloud Architect to join our Corporate IT team based in our Canton, MA; Boston, MA; Farmington, CT or Raleigh, NC offices on a hybrid schedule. The Cloud Architect defines and evolves Azure platform architecture, governance, and solution design aligned to enterprise standards and cloud adoption objectives. The role combines strategic thinking with practical design leadership to deliver clear, implementable architectures.

The Cloud Architect is responsible for the overall architecture, governance, and evolution of the Azure cloud estate while providing solution architecture guidance for complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design: Design scalable, secure cloud platforms and solutions; define reference architectures and reusable standards; lead architecture for Azure platform capabilities, application modernization, integrations, and shared services.
• Azure Platform Architecture: Define and evolve architecture for networking, ingress/egress, RBAC/IAM, subscription organization, enterprise connectivity, and hybrid patterns.
• Governance & Standards: Enforce architecture standards, conduct design reviews, document decisions, manage exceptions, and promote standard patterns.
• Security & Operational Design: Incorporate secure design principles, align solutions with security and compliance requirements, and define monitoring, resiliency, and recovery requirements.
• Cost & Efficiency: Guide cost-conscious design decisions and promote cost governance practices.
• Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, DevSecOps, Security, Infrastructure, and Enterprise Architecture teams to improve consistency and delivery outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience defining reusable architecture patterns and reference architectures.
• Familiarity with API, messaging, and event-driven architectures.
• Practical understanding of cloud cost optimization and FinOps practices.
• Experience in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles.

Qualifications

Preferred Certifications (one or more): AZ-305, AZ-700, AZ-500.

Pay

The typical base salary range for this position is $142,000 – $188,000, based on location, role, experience, and skillset. For candidates located in San Francisco, CA; Washington DC; Massachusetts-based offices; and the New York City metro area, the base salary range is $165,000 – $193,000.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
• Competitive paid time off programs
• 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
• Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits

Why choose Intact

• Our Values: We are committed to acting with the highest ethical standards through our five core values: integrity, respect, customer driven, excellence, and social responsibility.
• Our commitment to Diversity: Founded in our values, we see diversity as a strength and aspire to create an environment where everyone can be themselves, grow, and succeed. Together, we stand up for what’s right to build an inclusive society.
• Manage your Time: What you accomplish matters more than hours in the office. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive environment in which you perform your best. Our Time-Off and Flexible Work Arrangement options help foster a healthy work-life balance.

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Our promise to you

Our Values are foundational to our success at Intact. You’ll make a difference every day when you live our Values, do your best work, are open to change, and invest in yourself. In return, we promise you support, opportunities, and performance-led financial rewards in a flexible work environment where you can:

• Shape the future: Help us lead an insurance transformation to better protect people, businesses, and society.
• Win as a team: Collaborate with inspiring people to do your best work every day and together, stand up for what is right.
• Grow with us: Refresh and reinvent your skills, learn from our diverse teams, lift others up, and grow.