The Cloud Architect role is a senior level position responsible for leading a variety of engineering activities including the design, acquisition and deployment of hardware, software and network infrastructure in coordination with the Technology team.
The overall objective of this role is to lead efforts to ensure quality standards are being met within existing and planned framework.This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft 365 and Azure, who is ready to take ownership of solution design, security integration, and cross-platform interoperability.
The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and a collaborative problem-solver with a passion for secure, scalable cloud architecture.Top 5 RequirementsDesign and implement secure, scalable cloud solutions, primarily SaaS cloud services with an emphasis on Microsoft 365.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud services with enterprise identity and security frameworks.Troubleshoot and optimize cloud-based networking and application performance.Support governance and compliance initiatives, including eDiscovery and data protection.Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Preferred and Required Core Competencies & Technical Skills:Cloud & Microsoft 365 Expertise:Working knowledge of:Microsoft GraphAPI and security controlsMicrosoft M365 Messaging and Collaboration services – Workloads, Purview Information protection, Compliance and data governance.Copilot Design, Controls and governanceIntegration with Entra ID (Azure AD)Cloud Architecture & Networking:Experience designing and troubleshooting cloud-based solutions.Familiarity with:Proxy configurations and PAC filesSASE architectureDNS, routing, and firewall managementAuthentication and AuthorizationSecurity & Compliance:Understanding of:Identity and Access Management (IAM)Encryption and data protectionLeast Privilege Access principlesNetwork security best practicesInterpersonal Skills:Strong communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders.Comfortable presenting technical solutions to management.Preferred Qualifications:6–10 years of experience in cloud architecture or engineering roles.Relevant certifications (, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Security Engineer Associate).
Experience in enterprise or hybrid cloud environments.Education:Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experienceMaster's degree preferred------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Systems & Engineering------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.
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