Cloud Architect

Certifications :

AWS/Azure Administration certification is MUST.

AWS/Azure Solution Architect certification is MUST. (AZ-104, AZ-305)

AWS/Azure DevOps/ Professional /Speciality Certification would be a plus .

Job Description :

Primary Skills :

AWS /Azure Architecture, Solution Architecture and Design, Networking & Security , and Identity Management solutions, I nfrastructure as a Code - I aC (Terraform , Azure DevOps/CFT) , ,Containerization ( Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher etc. ) , Performance Management .

Secondary Skills :

DevOps and CI/C D , Automation & Scripting , DR/Backup, Data & Storage, Containers & Orchestration, API management and Integration Services, AI (Optional)

Key Responsibilities :

Designing Cloud Solutions :

• Develop cloud architecture solutions to meet business objectives .

• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure.

• Choose appropriate cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Cloud Strategy and Planning :

• Define the cloud strategy and roadmap.

• Identify risks, opportunities, and cloud migration strategies.

• Guide teams through cloud adoption and transformation processes.

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS) :

• Design and implement solutions utilizing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS based on requirements.

• Manage integrations between on-premises systems and cloud services.

Security and Compliance :

• Ensure that the cloud infrastructure is secure and compliant with industry standards.

• Work with security teams to implement security best practices (e.g., encryption, IAM policies).

Collaboration :

• Work closely with DevOps, security, networking, and application teams to ensure smooth deployments and operations.

• Communicate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

Cost Management :

• Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage to control costs.

• Implement cloud cost management strategies and tools.

Cloud Governance :

• Establish and enforce policies and governance frameworks for cloud usage.

• Implement monitoring and logging solutions to track cloud performance and issues.

Stay Updated with Cloud Technologies :

• Keep abreast of new cloud technologies, services, and tools.

• Recommend new cloud technologies to improve the business environment.