director cloud architect

Position Summary:

We are seeking a visionary and accomplished Director of Cloud Architecture to lead enterprise-wide cloud transformation initiatives across Azure, AWS, and GCP. This strategic leadership role demands deep technical expertise, a strong architectural vision, and the ability to influence across business and technology domains. The ideal candidate will drive the modernization of infrastructure and applications through scalable, secure, and cost-optimized multi-cloud solutions, while fostering innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Vision:

• Define and champion the enterprise cloud strategy, aligning with business goals and digital transformation objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of multi-cloud architectures that support scalability, resilience, and agility.

• Enterprise Cloud Architecture:

• Architect and govern complex cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP, ensuring interoperability, security, and performance.
• Establish architectural standards, reference models, and reusable patterns for hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.

• Infrastructure as Code & Automation:

• Oversee the development and governance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Terragrunt, enabling consistent, automated, and auditable deployments.
• Drive adoption of DevOps and GitOps practices across infrastructure and application teams.

• Cloud Governance & Optimization:

• Implement robust cloud governance frameworks covering security, compliance, identity, cost management, and operational monitoring.
• Lead cloud cost optimization initiatives through architectural design, tooling, and accountability models.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Enablement:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, business units, and technology teams on cloud strategy and innovation.
• Mentor and develop cloud architects and engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.

• Innovation & Emerging Technologies:

• Evaluate and pilot emerging cloud services, tools, and architectural paradigms (e.g., serverless, edge computing, AI/ML platforms).
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and drive continuous improvement through feedback loops and retrospectives.

• Documentation & Communication:

• Produce and maintain high-quality architectural documentation, migration playbooks, and executive-level presentations.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• 18+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 7 years in cloud architecture leadership roles.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale cloud transformation programs across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Deep expertise in cloud-native design, infrastructure modernization, and application migration strategies (rehost, re-platform, refactor).
• Mastery of Terraform and Terragrunt for IaC, including modular design and multi-environment orchestration.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking, security, identity, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and automation frameworks.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Experience in regulated industries (with strong compliance and security requirements.
• Familiarity with FinOps practices and cloud cost management tools.
• MBA or PG or equivalent business leadership experience is a plus.