Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Systems Architect Lead to drive the architecture, governance, and operational excellence of a multi-cloud ecosystem spanning Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and hybrid environments built on Nutanix HCI. This role is responsible for ensuring secure, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud services while leading cloud strategy, modernization, and long-term digital transformation initiatives. The position also provides technical leadership to cloud engineering teams and ensures mission-critical workloads operate at enterprise-grade standards.
Key Responsibilities
Multi-Cloud Architecture & Strategy
- Design and maintain scalable, secure architectures across Azure, Google Cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Apply cloud architecture best practices, patterns, and frameworks to ensure resilience, availability, and performance.
- Evaluate and recommend cloud services and technologies aligned with long-term business strategy.
Hybrid Cloud & HCI Management
- Oversee Nutanix and VMware HCI environments, ensuring seamless integration with public cloud platforms.
- Optimize hybrid workloads, compute, and storage for mission-critical applications.
- Manage lifecycle operations, including upgrades, patching, and performance tuning.
Cloud Governance, Security & Compliance
- Establish and enforce governance frameworks, policies, RBAC models, and compliance controls.
- Implement cloud security standards, identity frameworks, and monitoring practices.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory, audit, and cybersecurity requirements.
Cloud Cost Management & FinOps
- Lead cloud cost governance, including budgeting, forecasting, and optimization strategies.
- Conduct regular cost reviews and implement efficiency and savings initiatives.
- Ensure proper tagging, chargeback mechanisms, and cost visibility across environments.
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Design and maintain disaster recovery strategies across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
- Conduct DR drills, failover testing, and readiness assessments.
- Ensure workloads meet defined RPO and RTO requirements.
Cloud Migration & Modernization
- Develop and execute migration strategies from on-premises and hybrid environments to cloud platforms.
- Lead modernization initiatives leveraging PaaS, containers, and automation.
- Ensure minimal disruption and risk during migration activities.
Landing Zone & Cloud Operations
- Define, implement, and maintain cloud landing zones, policies, and guardrails.
- Oversee workload configuration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
- Drive operational excellence through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop cloud engineering teams.
- Establish technical standards, documentation, and best practices.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Present cloud strategies, risks, and architecture decisions to leadership.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support cloud-driven initiatives.
- Act as a trusted advisor for cloud adoption, modernization, and transformation programs.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong expertise in multi-cloud architecture and hybrid infrastructure design.
- Deep understanding of cloud governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
- Proven ability to optimize performance, scalability, and cost in cloud environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to align technology with business objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
- 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, multi-cloud engineering, or hybrid infrastructure roles.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience managing mission-critical cloud environments and leading technical teams.
- Hands-on experience in designing scalable, fault-tolerant cloud solutions.
Technical Expertise
- Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud platforms.
- Expertise in Nutanix HCI and VMware virtualization technologies.
- Deep knowledge of cloud security, identity, and governance frameworks.
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, distributed systems, and hybrid architectures.
- Experience with disaster recovery, business continuity, and application migration.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM/Bicep) and automation frameworks.
- Strong troubleshooting, monitoring, and performance optimization skills.
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
- Nutanix and/or VMware certifications
