Cloud Enterprise Architect

Job Title: Cloud Enterprise Architect

Location: Remote - USA

Work Model: Remote (with travel to Buffalo, NY every 4-6 weeks)

No C2C, C2H, 1099 or Visa Sponsorship/Transfer available

Nature & Scope:

Positional Overview

We are seeking a visionary Cloud Enterprise Architect to lead in our client’s strategic transition from an on-premises data center to a hybrid model involving colocation and a single public cloud. This position requires a deep understanding of banking compliance and U.S. Federal regulations, as well as expertise in designing and implementing cloud solutions that align with the bank's operational and security standards.

Role & Responsibility:

Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success

• Strategic Planning: Develop and refine the roadmap for transitioning to a hybrid cloud model, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• High-Level Design: Create comprehensive high-level designs for cloud architecture, addressing scalability, security, and compliance.
• Detailed Solutions Architecture: Translate high-level designs into detailed solutions architecture, providing clear guidance for implementation teams.
• Compliance Expertise: Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to banking compliance standards and U.S. Federal regulations.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and business units, to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions.

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• Implementation Guidance: Lead and guide implementation teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Trusted Advisor: Build strong relationships with management, providing expert advice and insights to support decision-making.
• Communication: Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding and collaboration.
• Third Party Engagement: Ensures seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners directly impacting SLAs, cost, performance, and agility in hybrid cloud environments.

Skills that will Lead To Your Success

• Container Orchestration Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes-based platforms like AKS and OpenShift for managing containerized applications.
• DevOps Integration: Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments.
• Application Deployment: Understanding how to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently in OpenShift.
• Security Practices: Familiarity with OpenShift’s built-in security features, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and security contexts for containers.
• Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenShift’s native monitoring solutions.
• Customization and Extensibility: Ability to use OpenShift templates, operators, and Helm charts for personalized deployments.
• Data Warehousing Concepts: Understanding of Snowflake’s cloud-native data warehouse architecture, as well as Data Bricks and Fabric.
• Data Integration Patterns: Experience in designing data exchange patterns between on premises and public cloud for synchronized, a synchronized and batch exchange.
• Data Sharing Capabilities: Familiarity with Snowflake’s data-sharing capabilities for seamless collaboration across organizations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education: Bachelor’s in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field
• 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of Colo providers, data center operations, and SLA management
• Certifications in Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Certified Cloud Service Manager, DevOps Engineer

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AI/ML specialty certifications.
• Practical experience with model risk governance (SR 11‑7), OCC guidance, and related financial services regulatory frameworks.

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