Cloud Architect - CCoE Section, Cloud Platform Enablement Department (CPED)
Core
Define and drive holistic architecture strategy across a multi-cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI), establishing security guardrails, standardizing network architecture, and optimizing costs.
Role type
Principal Cloud Architect (Multi-Cloud Strategy & Governance)
Builds
Enterprise cloud infrastructure, security guardrails, Landing Zones, and cost optimization frameworks for Rakuten's global ecosystem.
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure & Multi-Cloud Strategy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Multi-cloud architecture design, Landing Zone implementation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Cloud security governance, FinOps strategy, Technical leadership, Vendor management
Preferred skills
Zero Trust Architecture, Kubernetes/container platforms, DevSecOps, GitOps, Executive presentation, e-Learning content creation
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Terraform, Kubernetes, VPC, VPN, IAM, CSPM
Responsibilities
Define reference architectures for Landing Zones and network design; Conduct architecture reviews based on Well-Architected Framework; Design and implement multi-cloud governance and security frameworks; Drive FinOps strategy and cost optimization; Operate an Architecture Review Board; Mentor engineers and create design guidelines.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship