Technical Infrastructure & Cloud Architect

About Ingredion

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Westchester, Illinois – Hybrid

Director, Global Digital Infrastructure & Operations

The Technical Infrastructure & Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Ingredion’s global cloud architecture to ensure performance, scalability, security, and cost efficiency. This role defines and maintains technical standards for cloud infrastructure, integrations, and connectivity across hybrid cloud environments while supporting the company’s cloud modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

• Cloud Architecture & Design
  • Develop and maintain Ingredion’s IaaS and PaaS technical architecture across multiple cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Define and enforce cloud design standards, reference architectures, and best practices for infrastructure and application hosting.
  • Partner with application and data teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and cost‑optimized cloud solutions.
  • Drive cloud infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards using tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
• Database Architecture & Optimization
  • Design and optimize cloud database architectures (Microsoft SQL, Azure
    
    SQL, Postgre
    
    SQL, Mongo
    
    DB, Google Cloud SQL, etc.) to ensure high availability, performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Define and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for cloud‑based data assets.
  • Collaborate with database administrators to ensure compliance with security, performance, and retention standards.
• Cloud Interfaces & Integrations
  • Architect and support API integrations and data exchange between on‑premises, SaaS, and cloud‑hosted systems.
  • Ensure interoperability between enterprise systems, cloud workloads, and third‑party applications.
  • Partner with development and data engineering teams to streamline integration pipelines and automate deployments.
• Cloud Security & Connectivity Architecture
  • Define and implement cloud security architecture in partnership with the Global Cybersecurity team, ensuring compliance with Ingredion’s security frameworks.
  • Design network and connectivity architectures for hybrid and multi‑cloud environments, including VPNs, Express Route, and private endpoints.
  • Support identity and access management (IAM) design, privileged access controls, and zero‑trust principles.
  • Conduct risk assessments and remediation planning for cloud‑based environments.
• Vendor & Financial Management
  • Manage technical relationships with cloud service providers and managed service partners, ensuring adherence to design, cost, and performance expectations.
  • Partner with Procurement and Finance to optimize contracts, licensing, and cloud resource usage.
  • Lead Cloud Fin Ops initiatives – monitoring consumption, optimizing spend, and ensuring cost transparency and governance.
  • Provide forecasts, utilization reports, and recommendations to align spend with business demand.
• Continuous Improvement & Standards
  • Evaluate emerging cloud technologies, trends, and tools for adoption within Ingredion’s global infrastructure strategy.
  • Contribute to enterprise cloud governance frameworks and change management processes.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, reference architectures, and runbooks.
  • Serve as a technical advisor and mentor for infrastructure and application teams in cloud adoption and design.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in IT infrastructure or cloud architecture, including 3+ years in a…