Sr. IT Architect

About the role

As the Sr. IT Architect for Cloud Architecture and Operations at Honeywell, you will shape the strategic vision for cloud adoption across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will lead the development of cloud frameworks, oversee the design and implementation of scalable cloud solutions, and play a pivotal role in cloud network troubleshooting and operations activity. You will report directly to the Director of Enterprise Infrastructure and work from the Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA location on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with Honeywell’s business objectives; develop multi‑year roadmaps for transitioning from legacy systems to cloud‑native architectures.
• Identify and promote innovative cloud technologies to drive business growth; collaborate with cloud vendors to establish best practices and strategic partnerships.
• Lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable, and high‑performance cloud infrastructure; integrate cloud solutions with existing enterprise systems and processes; ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and industry regulations.
• Implement monitoring and cloud management tools to optimize cloud performance; troubleshoot cloud IT networking (subnets, ACLs, load balancers, DNS) related production issues, engage appropriate parties (on‑premise networking team, cybersecurity, vendors), and drive to resolution.
• Develop troubleshooting guides and provide insight for root cause analysis; update code and troubleshoot failures in infrastructure as code scripts.
• Develop and design secure, scalable, and cost‑effective cloud solutions using GCP (compute, networking, storage, identity, managed platform services) adhering to enterprise architecture standards.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives (on‑premises to cloud platforms) leveraging GCP Migration Center, Landing Zones, and cloud native architectures (microservices, containers, Kubernetes).
• Collaborate with application teams, cybersecurity, and operations to define cloud governance, networking, and security models, implementing best practices for IAM, network segmentation, monitoring, resilience, and compliance across multi‑cloud environments.
• Engage with senior executives to align cloud strategies with business goals; collaborate with vendors, internal users, and partners to ensure successful delivery of cloud projects; build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Stay current with cloud, GenAI and IT networking trends to drive innovation; identify opportunities to enhance IT capabilities and business value; implement feedback loops for continuous improvement in cloud operations and architecture practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, cloud operations, and IT networking.
• Proven expertise in GCP, with experience in AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with security architecture, including identity and access management, data protection, and compliance standards.
• Hands‑on experience with architecture modeling tools and technologies relevant to enterprise IT environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (valued).
• Google Cloud Certified: Professional Cloud Architect; AWS Certified Solutions Architect; Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (valued).

Benefits

• Employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance.
• Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule. For the first 90 days, new hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite Monday–Friday. Work location options: Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA.