Enterprise Architect, New York

Job Title: Enterprise Architect - Cloud

Location: Buffalo, New York (Preferred) / Remote

Department: Consumer, Business, and Digital Banking Technology

Reports To: Enterprise Chief Architect

Job Summary

As a Cloud Architect at Client's, you will play a pivotal role in the bank's strategic transition from an on-premises data center to a hybrid model involving colocation and a single public cloud. This position requires a deep understanding of banking compliance and U.S. Federal regulations, as well as expertise in designing and implementing cloud solutions that align with the bank's operational and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Strategic Planning: Develop and refine the roadmap for transitioning to a hybrid cloud model, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.

- High-Level Design: Create comprehensive high-level designs for cloud architecture, addressing scalability, security, and compliance.

- Detailed Solutions Architecture: Translate high-level designs into detailed solutions architecture, providing clear guidance for implementation teams.

- Compliance Expertise: Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to banking compliance standards and U.S. Federal regulations.

- Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and business units, to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions.

- Implementation Guidance: Lead and guide implementation teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.

- Trusted Advisor: Build strong relationships with management, providing expert advice and insights to support decision-making.

- Communication: Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding and collaboration.

- Third Party Engagement: Ensures seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners directly impacting SLAs, cost, performance, and agility in hybrid cloud environments.

Expected Skills

- Strong Communication Skills: The ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, collaborate effectively across teams, and ensure smooth project execution.

- Security and Compliance: Familiarity with Azure Security Center, identity management using Azure AD, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

- Networking Fundamentals: Understanding virtual networks, subnets, load balancers, DNS, and hybrid connectivity in Azure environments.

- Cloud Computing Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cloud principles, services, and architecture, particularly with Microsoft Azure.

- Solution Architecture: Designing scalable, secure, and efficient solutions blueprints to meet organizational needs.

- Azure Services Mastery: Proficiency in Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure App Services, and Azure Cosmos DB.

- Automation and DevOps: Skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and expertise in CI/CD pipelines.

- Data Management: Competence in Azure data storage options, data migration strategies, and analytics services.

- Cost Optimization: The ability to manage resources effectively and implement strategies for cost control within Azure environments.

- Critical Thinking Skills: A creative and analytical approach to diagnosing and resolving technical challenges.

- Continuous Learning: Staying updated on Azure s rapidly evolving tools, features, and best practices.

Expected Knowledge

- Container Orchestration Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes-based platforms like AKS and OpenShift for managing containerized applications.

EEO:

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