Enterprise Architect – Cloud, Microsoft Modernization & AI

An Enterprise Architect – Cloud, Microsoft Modernisation & AI is required to lead enterprise-wide technology architecture, Microsoft infrastructure modernisation, Azure and AWS cloud strategy, security, data governance and AI adoption for one of the US's largest and most prestigious global law firms.

Reporting directly to the CIO, this senior technical leadership role will define the target-state architecture, establish technology standards and drive the secure adoption of AI technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and Azure OpenAI.

Location: USA – New York, Washington D.C., Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Orange County or Century City (primarily remote)

You must be eligible to work in the US (Green Card or US Citizen) - No sponsorship provided.

Salary: $175,000 – $220,000 base + discretionary bonus

• 10+ years' experience in enterprise infrastructure, including Enterprise, Solutions or Infrastructure Architecture within a governance framework.
• Strong Microsoft infrastructure expertise
  , including Active Directory, Windows Server, Exchange, Microsoft 365 and Entra , with proven modernization experience.
• Extensive Azure and AWS architecture experience, including landing zones, hybrid connectivity, identity and cloud governance.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking, firewalls, segmentation and hybrid cloud security.
• Expertise in Zero Trust, identity governance, Conditional Access and security architecture.
• Experience with data governance and information protection
  , including Microsoft Purview, DLP and encryption.
• Knowledge of AI architecture and governance
  , ideally Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI and Power Platform.
• Experience developing architecture standards, roadmaps and governance processes, with strong senior stakeholder management skills.
• Background in legal, professional services or regulated environments highly desirable; TOGAF, Azure/AWS certifications and iManage experience advantageous.

• Define and govern enterprise architecture strategy across infrastructure, cloud, security, data and AI.
• Lead Microsoft infrastructure modernization
  , transitioning legacy environments toward Microsoft 365, Entra  cloud-native services.
• Design and oversee Azure and AWS architectures
  , including landing zones, connectivity, security and governance.
• Establish architectural standards for networking, firewalls, Zero Trust and information protection.
• Shape the firm's AI architecture and governance strategy
  , including Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI and responsible AI adoption.
• Develop architecture roadmaps, reference models and standards, advising the CIO and Architecture Review Board.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, applications and data teams to deliver secure, scalable technology solutions.

• Direct CIO exposure with significant influence over enterprise technology strategy.
• Major modernization program spanning Microsoft infrastructure, Azure and AWS.
• AI leadership opportunity shaping secure enterprise AI adoption.
• Global professional services environment with complex, business-critical technology challenges.
• Competitive package: $175,000–$220,000 base + discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible US office locations across eight major locations.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Enterprise Architect to drive large-scale technology modernization and AI innovation within a leading global organization.