Senior Network and Cloud Architect

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures.
• Architect data pipelines for real-time ingestion, processing, and storage of transportation data, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Continuously assess and refine cloud designs to align with evolving business and technical requirements.
• Evaluate current network systems and develop architectural blueprints.
• Collaborate with IT teams and executive leadership to align network strategies with organizational goals.
• Manage network upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and document network configurations.
• Oversee network security at an enterprise level.
• Implement cloud security measures, including encryption, identity management, and access controls, ensuring compliance with industry regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO, transportation standards).
• Support audits and security assessments by providing cloud architecture documentation and expertise.
• Contribute to the development of cloud governance policies and standards.
• Technical Collaboration & Leadership:
• Serve as a key technical resource and advisor to software engineers, DevOps teams, and product stakeholders.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide guidance on cloud best practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new cloud technologies or services that enhance roadside delivery capabilities.
• Act as a subject matter expert in cross-team discussions, offering deep technical insight without formal people management duties.
• Operations & Continuous Improvement:
• Support cloud migration initiatives and infrastructure improvements, ensuring smooth deployment of roadside systems.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud environments to ensure high availability and performance.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates and documentation to streamline operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve cloud cost efficiency and system scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in cloud architecture, design, and implementation using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proven expertise in designing hybrid cloud and edge computing solutions, ideally in real-time or mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of networking, IoT connectivity, cybersecurity principles, and cloud governance.
• Proven track record of leading network integration during acquisitions.
• Proficiency in: Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation.
• Experience working with real-time telemetry data, transportation systems, or V2X communication protocols is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with transportation industry standards and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO, ITS standards) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to influence and guide technical teams through expertise —not direct management.
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders.