Cloud architect

Position Name : Cloud Architect Position Title : Manager Cloud Engineering Description : A Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, managing, and overseeing the cloud computing strategy of an organization. They ensure that the cloud infrastructure aligns with the organization s business and technical requirements. The role involves a combination of technical and strategic responsibilities, making it vital for cloud-based environments. The person MUST be hands-on on ALL required technologies. Keywords: Azure/AWS Solution Architect, End-to-End Designing (IaaS and PaaS), Cloud Migration and modernization (Re-platform), DevOps IaC (Terraform, Azure DevOps/CFT), Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher etc.), FinOps. Experience : 15+ years of experience Basic Questionnaire: # Question Must Have Nice to Have 1 Minimum 5-6 years of experience as Cloud Architect X 2 Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture X 3 Thorough & hands-on Experience in Cloud IaaS and PaaS Services (AWS or Azure) X 4 Hands-on experience in designing cloud architecture HLD, LLD X 5 Thorough experience in Cloud Managed Services, Cloud Security and Networking aspects on Cloud X 6 Thorough experience in implementation of Infra DevOps (IaC, scripting), and automation X 7 Being part of the solutioning as per customer requirements X 9 Hands-on experience in Containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher etc.) X 10 Hybrid Cloud experience X

Certifications: 1. AWS/Azure Administration certification is MUST. 2. AWS/Azure Solution Architect certification is MUST. (AZ-104, AZ-305) 3. AWS/Azure DevOps/Professional/Speciality Certification would be a plus. Job Description: Primary Skills : AWS/Azure Architecture, Solution Architecture and Design, Networking & Security, and Identity Management solutions, Infrastructure as a Code IaC (Terraform, Azure DevOps/CFT), ,Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher etc.), Performance Management.

Secondary Skills: DevOps and CI/CD, Automation & Scripting, DR/Backup, Data & Storage, Containers & Orchestration, API management and Integration Services, AI (Optional)

Key Responsibilities:

Designing Cloud Solutions: Develop cloud architecture solutions to meet business objectives. Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. Choose appropriate cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Cloud Strategy and Planning: Define the cloud strategy and roadmap. Identify risks, opportunities, and cloud migration strategies. Guide teams through cloud adoption and transformation processes. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS): Design and implement solutions utilizing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS based on requirements. Manage integrations between on-premises systems and cloud services. Security and Compliance: Ensure that the cloud infrastructure is secure and compliant with industry standards. Work with security teams to implement security best practices (e.g., encryption, IAM policies).

Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, security, networking, and application teams to ensure smooth deployments and operations. Communicate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders. Cost Management: Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage to control costs. Implement cloud cost management strategies and tools. Cloud Governance: Establish and enforce policies and governance frameworks for cloud usage. Implement monitoring and logging solutions to track cloud performance and issues. Stay Updated with Cloud Technologies: Keep abreast of new cloud technologies, services, and tools. Recommend new cloud technologies to improve the business environment.