Systems Architect Lead (Cloud & Infrastructure)

Overview

Systems Architect Lead (Cloud & Infrastructure)

Multi-Cloud Architecture & Strategy

• Design and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures across Azure, Google Cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Apply industry best practices, architectural frameworks, and design patterns to ensure resilience and efficiency.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud technologies aligned with long-term business and digital transformation goals.

Hybrid Cloud & Hci Management

• Oversee Nutanix and VMware HCI environments, ensuring seamless integration with public cloud platforms.
• Optimize compute, storage, and workloads across hybrid infrastructure.
• Manage lifecycle activities including upgrades, performance tuning, and capacity planning.

Cloud Governance, Security & Compliance

• Establish and enforce governance frameworks, policies, RBAC models, and compliance standards across all cloud platforms.
• Implement cloud security baselines, identity management, and monitoring strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and cybersecurity requirements.

Cloud Cost Management & Finops

• Lead cost governance initiatives including budgeting, forecasting, and spend optimization across Azure and Google Cloud.
• Conduct regular cost reviews and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Ensure visibility through tagging, chargeback models, and usage tracking.

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

• Design and implement DR strategies across Azure, Google Cloud, and hybrid environments (Nutanix NC2, AVS, GCVE).
• Conduct DR drills, failover testing, and readiness assessments.
• Ensure mission-critical systems meet defined RPO and RTO targets.

Cloud Migration & Modernization

• Define and execute migration strategies from on-premises and hybrid environments to cloud platforms.
• Lead modernization initiatives leveraging PaaS, containers, and automation.
• Ensure minimal risk and downtime during migration activities.

Landing Zone & Cloud Operations

• Own and enhance Azure and Google Cloud landing zones, governance policies, and guardrails.
• Oversee workload configuration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and standardized operational practices.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the cloud engineering team to ensure high performance and capability growth.
• Define technical standards, best practices, and documentation frameworks.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on cloud strategy, risks, and architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable cloud-driven business initiatives.

Experience & Education

• 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.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Nutanix HCI and VMware virtualization technologies.
• Proven ability to design scalable, fault-tolerant multi-cloud architectures.
• Deep understanding of cloud governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong experience in FinOps, cost optimization, and cloud financial management.
• Experience with multi-tier application migration and modernization.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) and automation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking, distributed systems, and hybrid architectures.
• Experience with disaster recovery, business continuity, and performance optimization.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) – preferred
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect – preferred
• Nutanix and/or VMware certifications – advantage