Senior Enterprise Cloud Architect

About The Role Enterprise Cloud Architect who will serve as HNTB’s internal subject matter expert for enterprise cloud architecture, with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure. The role sets cloud architectural direction, defines standards and reference architectures, builds proofs of concept and reference implementations, and provides technical leadership across infrastructure, data, application, AI, and security domains. This is an individual‑contributor role reporting to the Associate Vice President, Director of Technology Strategy, Data and AI. This position may be based in the Kansas City office or any other major HNTB location. Responsibilities Presents complex technical concepts and ideas to Business Executives, IT Executives and technical staff. May review technical information from other technical architects. Documents complex technical concepts in a business consumable way. Provides strategic guidance in technology to Business Executives and IT Executives. Strategically prepares the firm for future IT needs. Provides strategic technical guidance to large projects. Serves as a member of the Enterprise Architecture Committee, performing solution reviews to ensure adherence to architecture standards and strategy. Facilitates the research, evaluation and selection of hardware and software technology and product standards. Mentors team and other IT staff on current and upcoming trends and technologies. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 10 years information technology experience, or In lieu of education, 14 years information technology experience Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise cloud architectures, including landing zones, identity integration, networking, and policy‑based governance across major hyperscaler environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Strong working knowledge of cloud identity and access management, networking, and security architecture, with the ability to translate these into enterprise‑scale design standards. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, including module design, standards definition, and pipeline integration. Experience leading enterprise cloud migration and hybrid cloud architecture in large, complex organizations. Experience establishing cloud governance, FinOps, and operational standards at the enterprise level, including tagging, lifecycle management, and cost optimization practices. Hands‑on technical credibility, with the ability to validate architecture through working proofs of concept, reference implementations, and code review. Ability to influence without authority and partner effectively across infrastructure, application, data, AI, security, and vendor teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce architecture documentation, decision records, and guidance suitable for both technical and executive audiences. AI literacy, with a demonstrated ability to use AI tools effectively to improve productivity, accelerate research and design work, and streamline day‑to‑day responsibilities. Direct experience with Microsoft Azure as the primary cloud platform, including Azure‑native services for compute, networking, identity, data, security, and AI. Familiarity with the Microsoft enterprise stack, including Microsoft 365 and Entra ID. Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or comparable certifications from AWS or GCP. Experience supporting cloud architecture for modern data platforms and AI workloads. Experience defining governance frameworks across multi‑cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP), including policies, security, cost controls, FinOps, and compliance standards, with an emphasis on consistency, automation, and enterprise‑scale oversight. Locations Austin, TX Boston, MA Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Denver, CO Indianapolis, IN Kansas City, MO San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA (Downtown) Visa Sponsorship Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Job Type Regular Full/Part Time Full time Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. 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