Vice President of Cloud Architect

Cloud Strategy Leader Locations: Preferred – Alpharetta, GA; Berkeley Heights, NJ. Open to – Milwaukee, WI; Hagerstown, MD; Columbus, OH; Omaha, NE. Work Authorization: Must have valid, unrestricted U.S. work authorization. No sponsorship available. Onsite: Fully onsite. About the Role We are seeking a true Cloud Strategist —not just an architect—who can define and drive enterprise-wide cloud transformation. This role requires deep expertise in cloud-native architecture , security-first mindset , and experience in finance, banking, or fintech . You will set global standards, lead modernization initiatives, and partner with leadership on strategy, governance, and enablement programs. What You’ll Do Define and execute enterprise cloud strategy across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Collaborate with technology teams to align roadmaps and drive execution planning. Lead complex projects, oversee resources, and recommend major process improvements. Apply expertise in cloud-native technologies , Infrastructure as Code , and modern architecture to guide decisions. Communicate technical strategies to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Act as a consultant for business units, enabling cloud adoption and knowledge sharing. What You’ll Need 8+ years in public/private cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). 6+ years with automation and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible) and version control (Git/GitHub). Strong SDLC knowledge, deployment methodologies, QA processes, and performance tuning. Experience designing high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Bonus Points Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, CIFS). Experience working in matrix teams across infrastructure and development groups. Exceptional communication and decision-making skills. Key Attributes Security-focused mindset. Expertise in embedded finance , region mapping , and GRC . Ability to lead transformation initiatives with minimal guidance. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full-time Job function Strategy/Planning and Information Technology Industries Information Services #J-18808-Ljbffr