• Cloud Strategy & Architecture
• Enterprise Architecture
• Executive Communication & Influence

• As a Cloud Architect at Client, you will play a pivotal role in the bank's strategic transition from an on-premises data center to a hybrid model involving colocation and a single public cloud. This position requires a deep understanding of banking compliance and U.S. Federal regulations, as well as expertise in designing and implementing cloud solutions that align with the bank's operational and security standards.

• Strategic Planning: Develop and refine the roadmap for transitioning to a hybrid cloud model, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements
• High-Level Design: Create comprehensive high-level designs for cloud architecture, addressing scalability, security, and compliance
• Detailed Solutions Architecture: Translate high-level designs into detailed solutions architecture, providing clear guidance for implementation teams
• Compliance Expertise: Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to banking compliance standards and U.S. Federal regulations
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and business units, to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions
• Implementation Guidance: Lead and guide implementation teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope
• Trusted Advisor: Build strong relationships with management, providing expert advice and insights to support decision-making
• Communication: Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding and collaboration
• Third Party Engagement: Ensures seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners directly impacting SLAs, cost, performance, and agility in hybrid cloud environments.

• Strong Communication Skills: The ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, collaborate effectively across teams, and ensure smooth project execution.
• Security and Compliance: Familiarity with Azure Security Center, identity management using Azure AD, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Networking Fundamentals: Understanding virtual networks, subnets, load balancers, DNS, and hybrid connectivity in Azure environments.
• Cloud Computing Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cloud principles, services, and architecture, particularly with Azure
• Solution Architecture: Designing scalable, secure, and efficient solutions with blueprints to meet organizational needs
• Azure Services Mastery: Proficiency in Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure App Services, and Azure Cosmos DB
• Automation and DevOps: Skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and expertise in CI/CD pipelines
• Data Management: Competence in Azure data storage options, data migration strategies, and analytics services
• Cost Optimization: The ability to manage resources effectively and implement strategies for cost control within Azure environments
• Critical Thinking Skills: A creative and analytical approach to diagnosing and resolving technical challenges
• Continuous Learning: Staying updated on Azure’s rapidly evolving tools, features, and best practices.

• Container Orchestration Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes-based platforms like AKS and OpenShift for managing containerized applications
• DevOps Integration: Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments
• Application Deployment: Understanding how to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently in OpenShift
• Security Practices: Familiarity with OpenShift’s built-in security features, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and security contexts for containers
• Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenShift’s native monitoring solutions
• Customization and Extensibility: Ability to use OpenShift templates, operators, and Helm charts for personalized deployments
• Data Warehousing Concepts: Understanding of Snowflake’s cloud-native data warehouse architecture, as well as Databricks and Fabric
• Data Integration Patterns: Experience in designing data exchange patterns between on-premises and public cloud for synchronized, a synchronized and batch exchange
• Data Sharing Capabilities: Familiarity with Snowflake’s data-sharing capabilities for seamless collaboration across organizations.

• Education: Bachelor's in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field
• 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments
• Knowledge of Colo providers, data center operations, and SLA management
• Certifications in Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Certified Cloud Service Manager, DevOps Engineer

• Cloud Transition Roadmap: A detailed plan outlining the steps for migrating to a hybrid cloud model.
• High-Level Design Documents: Comprehensive documentation of the proposed cloud architecture.
• Solutions Architecture Blueprints: Detailed designs ready for implementation.
• Compliance Reports: Documentation demonstrating adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Implementation Plans: Clear and actionable plans for deploying cloud solutions.
• Performance Metrics: Reports on the effectiveness and efficiency of implemented solutions.
• Stakeholder Presentations: Engaging presentations to communicate progress and outcomes to management and other stakeholders.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.