Principal Cloud Architect [Remote]

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Cloud Architect in United States.

This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining and executing enterprise-wide cloud strategy and architecture across a large-scale organization undergoing full cloud transformation. You will serve as the top cloud authority, shaping the target-state architecture and guiding the migration from legacy on-premise systems to a secure, scalable, and fully cloud-based environment. The role combines hands-on architectural leadership with strategic governance, ensuring cloud platforms are resilient, cost-efficient, and aligned with business objectives. You will lead cross-functional initiatives spanning infrastructure, identity, security, networking, and enterprise applications while mentoring engineering teams. This position plays a critical role in modernizing systems, improving operational maturity, and enabling long-term digital transformation. It is a highly visible leadership role with direct impact on enterprise technology direction and execution.

Accountabilities

You will define, govern, and execute the enterprise cloud architecture strategy while leading transformation initiatives, ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud adoption across all systems and environments.

• Define and maintain enterprise cloud architecture standards, reference models, landing zones, and governance frameworks
• Own the cloud transformation roadmap, including migration strategy, target-state architecture, and operating model design
• Architect and oversee secure, highly available, and resilient Azure-based solutions supporting business continuity and disaster recovery
• Lead and mentor a team of Cloud Engineers, providing architectural direction, design review, and technical guidance
• Establish Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation standards using tools such as Terraform, Azure CLI, and PowerShell
• Drive cloud migration and modernization efforts, including assessment, planning, execution, and system rationalization
• Design and govern identity, access, networking, and security models across cloud and hybrid environments
• Ensure compliance with cloud security, data protection, backup, and operational resilience standards
• Lead enterprise application modernization and integration across distributed systems and platforms
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to implement CI/CD, observability, and reliability best practices
• Oversee cloud financial management, including cost optimization, forecasting, and governance
• Support post-merger and acquisition integration, including infrastructure assessment and cloud alignment

Requirements

You bring deep experience in cloud architecture and enterprise-scale Azure environments, with a proven ability to lead transformation initiatives, guide technical teams, and design secure, scalable cloud platforms.

• 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, or architecture roles, including 5+ years in senior or lead architecture positions
• Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, design, and enterprise-scale implementation
• Proven experience leading cloud transformation from on-premise or hybrid environments to cloud-first or cloud-native models
• Deep knowledge of Azure landing zones, governance, policy management, and enterprise cloud operating models
• Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks, identity management (Entra ID), zero trust architecture, and RBAC
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform, Azure CLI, PowerShell, or Ansible
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, Git workflows, and cloud observability practices
• Strong background in networking, distributed systems, APIs, databases, and enterprise integration patterns
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and mentoring technical teams
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale infrastructure integration is highly valued
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and business decisions
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary based on experience and responsibilities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career development, training, and structured growth opportunities
• Remote-first flexibility (#LI-REMOTE)
• Additional employee perks including wellness, assistance programs, and insurance options (pet, identity theft, critical illness, commuter benefits)
• Inclusive and supportive work culture focused on long-term career progression

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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