Architect - Core Services

SUMMARY The Core Portfolio provides all of Expeditors with critical enterprise IT services to the other Portfolios, our operations, and our clients. The Architect provides guidance and is responsible for aligning with the enterprise strategic direction related to design and support Expeditors hybrid cloud environments, supports critical enterprise IT services that are secure, resilient, scalable, and modern. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain architectural blueprints and strategies for cloud-based and other solutions, ensuring alignment with Organizational and Portfolio objective and technical standards. Architect and implement robust data management strategies, including data governance, security, and analytics, within the cloud environment. Design and implement comprehensive security measures to protect cloud-based systems and data, adhering to industry best practices and compliance standards. Drive standardization and automation into all aspects of the cloud and other platform Lead the migration of existing applications and infrastructure to cloud platforms, primarily Azure, optimizing costs and performance. Bridge the gap between on-premises data centers and cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration and migration of workloads. Foster effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders, including business teams, architect community, technical teams, and external vendors. Work closely with other portfolio architects to drive common objectives and ensure consistency across the organizations initiatives. Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to team members, helping them resolve issues and achieve project goals. Work closely with onsite portfolio architect to ensure effective communication, knowledge sharing, and coordination of projects. Understanding and documenting the current systems and their integrations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The experience required is 15 - 25 years of experience. A deep understanding of architectural principles, design patterns, and best practices. Proficiency in working