Cloud Architect - IaaS/PaaS/SaaS (4-7 yrs)

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with business objectives.

- Evaluate cloud service providers (CSPs) and select the most suitable options.

- Define cloud adoption roadmaps and migration plans.

- Design and architect robust and scalable cloud infrastructure solutions.

- Select appropriate cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) to meet specific requirements.

- Define network configurations, security policies, and disaster recovery strategies.

- Oversee the deployment and configuration of cloud infrastructure components.

- Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like Terraform and Ansible.

- Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.

- Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and identify optimization opportunities.

- Implement performance tuning techniques to improve application response times and resource utilization.

- Analyze cloud usage patterns and identify cost-saving measures.

- Implement strategies to optimize resource allocation and reduce cloud expenses.

- Implement robust security measures to protect cloud environments.

- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security standards.

- Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.

- Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers.

Required Skills and Experience :

- Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

- Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.

- Knowledge of scripting languages like Python or Bash.

- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

- Understanding of networking protocols, security best practices, and compliance standards.

- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Experience in leading and mentoring teams.