Lead Principal Cloud Architect
Core
Define and govern enterprise cloud and hybrid infrastructure architecture, standardizing knowledge and translating business/security requirements into artifacts.
Role type
Lead Principal Cloud Architect
Builds
Executable cloud strategy, usable standards, reference architectures, and scalable secure adoption patterns across hybrid environments.
Domain
Enterprise IT, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise cloud architecture design, GCP/Azure/AWS expertise, Infrastructure-as-code, Cloud migration planning, Governance guardrails, MSP delivery review, Cross-functional stakeholder management, Architecture documentation
Preferred skills
Cloud Center of Excellence leadership, FinOps practices, Observability patterns, Platform engineering models, Cloud-native patterns (microservices/containers), Core infrastructure components (Identity/DNS/PKI), Cloud architect certifications, ITIL/TOGAF frameworks
Technologies
GCP, Azure, AWS, Infrastructure-as-code, Automation frameworks, MSP tools
Responsibilities
Define target-state cloud/hybrid architecture with standards and blueprints; Own cloud architecture roadmap (migration, modernization, landing zones); Normalize infrastructure knowledge into a centralized policy base; Lead project intake and translate requirements into architecture artifacts; Review and approve MSP submissions for conformance; Validate new technologies and solution designs for risks; Establish governance guardrails for security, identity, and cost; Lead adoption of IaC and automation; Partner with engineering/security to improve reliability; Communicate architecture decisions to technical and executive stakeholders
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship