Senior Cloud architect

About the role

Lead development and enforcement of enterprise architecture standards across application, data, infrastructure, and integration domains. Drive cloud modernization initiatives with a focus on Azure and hybrid cloud environments, including AI technology integration. Develop and implement cloud governance frameworks, landing zones, and reference architectures to ensure consistency and compliance. Chair the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and oversee technology procurement, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and security requirements. Manage technical debt by maintaining inventory, prioritizing remediation, and integrating metrics into planning cycles. Support application lifecycle management and rationalization in partnership with ServiceNow APM/CMDB teams. Engage and communicate with cross-functional stakeholders (Network, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Finance, Procurement), translating technical concepts into business terms. Stay current with emerging technologies (AI, observability, data platforms) and assess enterprise readiness.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and automate cloud solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM, Pulumi, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Apply cloud security best practices (IAM, RBAC, WAF, NSG, Key Vault) and ensure compliance with CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001 standards.
• Optimize cloud environments for cost, performance, and operational efficiency using Azure Advisor, Cost Management, and FinOps principles.

Requirements

• 8+ years of overall experience with expertise in Azure, hybrid/on-prem/cloud environments, cloud networking/security, governance leadership, and procurement oversight.

Qualifications

• Preferred certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, ITIL.
• Experience with AWS/GCP is a plus.

Skills

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Pulumi) and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Cloud security (IAM, RBAC, WAF, NSG, Key Vault) and compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Cost optimization and FinOps using Azure Advisor and Cost Management.
• Experience with ServiceNow APM/CMDB for application lifecycle management.
• Stakeholder engagement and technical-to-business translation.
• Emerging technology assessment (AI, observability, data platforms).

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days onsite in New York City, NY; 2 days remote.