Cloud Infrastructure Architect
Core
Senior technical leader responsible for cloud infrastructure architecture, security, and migration planning across AWS and Azure environments for a financial services firm.
Role type
Senior IC Cloud Infrastructure Architect
Builds
Enterprise cloud infrastructure, security frameworks, and migration roadmaps for LINK (internal line-of-business application)
Domain
Financial services / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
AWS architecture, Azure assessment, compliance (SOC 2/PCI-DSS), infrastructure-as-code, migration planning, technical governance, cost optimization, disaster recovery design
Preferred skills
AWS/Azure professional certifications, M&A integration experience, DevSecOps practices, observability platforms
Technologies
AWS, Azure, Terraform, CloudFormation, Datadog, Grafana, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prisma Cloud, Wiz, AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Responsibilities
Own cloud infrastructure architecture ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance; Lead architectural assessment of acquired Azure environments; Develop reference architectures and technology roadmaps for hybrid AWS/Azure; Evaluate emerging cloud technologies; Lead architecture reviews and technical governance; Conduct deep-dive assessments of Azure environments producing comprehensive documentation; Identify and drive remediation of security gaps; Develop detailed migration plans for transitioning data/workloads to AWS; Define cloud governance frameworks including tagging, cost management, and IAM policies; Define disaster recovery and incident response procedures; Create work pipelines for helpdesk and DevOps teams; Provide technical guidance to infrastructure engineers; Collaborate on IaC adoption and CI/CD improvements; Partner on identity governance and security posture; Lead cost optimization initiatives; Oversee cloud networking design including VPCs, VNets, and hybrid connectivity
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC