Principal Architect (Cloud)
Core
Designing and automating cloud infrastructure, DevOps processes, and self-service capabilities for Gartner's internal IT and client-facing platforms.
Role type
Principal Architect (Cloud) and People Manager
Builds
Cloud-native, automated, and highly available enterprise infrastructure and self-service platforms
Domain
Cloud Computing / DevOps / Infrastructure Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
AWS architecture, cloud automation, team leadership, Linux/Windows administration, continuous delivery, incident management, security policy design, cost optimization, scripting (Ansible/Packer), Agile methodology
Preferred skills
Multi-cloud experience (Azure, GCP), complex global infrastructure design, open-source technology expertise
Technologies
AWS, Ansible, Packer, Linux, Windows
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers and architects; drive cloud-native and fault-tolerant architectures; automate IT infrastructure and DevOps tasks; architect and oversee security, monitoring, and compliance; optimize cloud billing; coordinate maintenance and upgrades; collaborate with App Dev and DevOps teams; participate in recruitment and retention.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
