Lead Platform Architect, Cloud

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day. We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.Make it about others. We do what’s best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress. Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together. Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.POSITION TITLELead Platform Architect, CloudPOSITION LOCATIONThis position is available to Virginia residents as Richmond, Virginia in-office applicants*A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days is required. In office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core business hours of 9am-5pm EST.YOUR ROLEAs an IT team member, you’ll play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing technology solutions that are the foundation of the world-class customer service our customers expect and deserve—now and in the future.As the Lead Platform Architect, Cloud, you will play a critical role in defining how the organization designs and operates infrastructure in the cloud. You will lead the architecture of cloud infrastructure platforms, ensuring they are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise standards.You will partner closely with Engineering, Service Operations, Security, and the Cloud Platform Team to establish clear patterns and guardrails that enable teams to move faster while maintaining consistency across the environment.This role, working on the Infrastructure Platform Architecture team and reporting to the Director of Platform Architecture, will participate in the development of the overall IT strategy that guides the adoption, deployment, and realization of technologies, services, and capabilities implemented in support of the business strategy.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGParticipates in the Enterprise Architecture group that is responsible for defining and maintaining product and architectural standards for technology servicesDefine and maintain enterprise cloud infrastructure architecture, including:Landing zones and shared servicesEnvironment design and segmentationIntegration with enterprise network and identity platformsDevelop and document cloud infrastructure reference architectures and reusable patternsLead design for complex, cross-tower initiatives involving cloud, network, identity, and operationsEnsure cloud designs are scalable, resilient, and aligned to business needs and enterprise standardsPartner with Network, Identity, Datacenter, and Security architects to ensure end-to-end infrastructure cohesionDefine cloud connectivity patterns (hybrid, multi-region, SaaS integration)Ensure alignment between cloud architecture and enterprise infrastructure strategyEvaluate and guide workload placement decisions across cloud and on-prem environmentsPromote reusable, automated infrastructure patterns instead of one-off buildsPartner with Engineering teams to improve platform usability and developer experienceMentor engineers and architects on cloud infrastructure best practicesWHAT YOU BRING5+ years of experience as an architect10+ years of experience in IT5+ years of experience in cloud technologies (AWS and Azure) with a proven record of leading implementation of those technologiesStrong experience with public cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale infrastructure architecturesDeep understanding of:Cloud infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS)Networking (routing, segmentation, hybrid connectivity)Identity and access management conceptsFamiliarity with Infrastructure as CodeExperience in hybrid cloud and datacenter integrationFamiliarity with Zero Trust architecture principlesExperience working in a regulated enterprise environment (financial services, insurance, etc.)Employee Benefits & Well-BeingGenworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards IncentivesComprehensive Healthcare CoverageMultiple 401(k) Savings Plan OptionsAuto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family LeaveDisability, Life, and Long Term Care InsuranceTuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification SupportWellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)Caregiver and Mental Health Support ServicesAdditional InformationNational Range: $120,900-$187,000Disclaimer: This role is aligned to a national market-based pay range. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.SummaryLocation: Richmond, VirginiaType: Full time