Senior Cloud Solutions Architect; VP

Location

Berkeley Heights, NJ

$ USD Annually – $ USD Annually

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect (VP) for a fulltime role.

• Our direct client is in need of a TRUE cloud strategist not just an Architect. Very security minded and comes from finance, banking or true fintech.
• Must know cloud native architecture, embedded finance, region mapping, GRC and all 3 major clouds (Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform).
• You will serve as a cloud architecture expert by setting global standards while you drive transformation and modernization efforts across all enterprise technology teams.
• You will work closely with leadership on technical strategy, governance, operational and enablement programs.
• This role will challenge you to exhibit strong leadership skills, be forward thinking, and work effectively on a diverse, highly talented team.

• Collaborate with technology teams to design effective technical strategies and align roadmaps for cloud execution planning while you drive enterprise-wide strategy formulation, vision implementation, operational tasks, cost and risk management
• Work on moderate to complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the function, business unit, and overall global company
• Lead projects, plan and conduct assignments, oversee project goals and resources, evaluate results, and recommend major change in procedures
• Use your expertise in modern cloud service provider technologies, well-architecture, cloud native technologies, and Infrastructure as Code technologies to estimate and advise concerning impact of decisions and services
• Communicate internally and externally to all levels of management, agencies, and customers
• Provide leadership through the assessment and analysis of complex data, theory, and application of practices. Consultant role, working with business units and development teams on cloud knowledge-share and enablement efforts

• 8 years of experience in public/private cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• 6 years of experience with automation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), and concurrent versioning software (Git, Git Hub)
• 6 years of experience in the complete SDLC, including associated deployment methodologies, QA processes, and performance tuning efforts
• 4 years of experience interacting with customers and appropriate representatives to analyze, validate, specify, verify, and document and manage solution requirements
• 4 years of experience designing and implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, work, and/or military experience

• Working knowledge of networking protocols and components including TCP/IP, DNS, CIFS
• Prior experience working on a matrix team consisting of a variety of infrastructure engineering groups, as well as development groups and client Relationship groups
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, with a high level of confidence
• High ability to exercise extreme discretion and independent judgement, while your multi-task and work efficiently without direction or guidance