Cloud Architect ( AVP)

Cloud Architect (AVP)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Presales Expertise

  : Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into tailored cloud solutions. Participate in pre-sales activities, presentations, and technical discussions. Provide costing and sizing estimations.

• Solution Design

  : Develop comprehensive cloud architecture designs that align with customer needs and industry best practices. Propose optimized solutions that meet security, availability, and scalability requirements. Create detailed technical documentation, including network diagrams and implementation plans.

• Cloud Infrastructure Deployment

  : Design and manage the deployment of cloud infrastructure. Utilize automation and

  CI/CD

  pipelines with tools like

  Jenkins, Terraform, and Ansible

  . Implement disaster recovery and business continuity measures, and apply

  SRE

  principles to the design.

• Security & Risk Management

  : Perform risk assessments, security and threat analysis, and data classification. Set up

  IAM

  and access controls, and propose high-security solutions that meet the latest standards and regulatory requirements (

  GDPR, DPDP ACT

  ).

• Collaboration

  : Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, and support, to ensure the successful delivery of cloud solutions. Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills Required:

• 15+ years of experience in a

  Cloud Architect

  or similar role, with a strong focus on pre-sales activities.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms such as

  AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

  .
• Experience in setting up orchestrator services (

  Kubernetes, Service Mesh

  , etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of cloud architecture principles, network security, and best practices.
• Strong experience in setting up

  IAM

  , security groups, and policies.
• Proven ability to architect enterprise-grade landing zones with strict adherence to zoning requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as

  AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or GCP Architect

  are highly desirable.