Hybrid Cloud Architect & Strategy Director

Unisys-; Australia; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisys in Australia seeks a senior Cloud Director to translate client goals into strategic cloud roadmaps and architectures. You will lead executive engagements, shape hybrid and multi-cloud solutions across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, and guide migrations and transformations in complex environments.

You’ll partner with sales and delivery teams, crafting compelling business cases and cost models to win major opportunities and accelerate client value realization.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in cloud architecture or technology leadership within large enterprises.
• Hands-on knowledge of AWS, Azure and/or Google Cloud, IaaS and PaaS.
• Proven track record in multi-cloud design and cloud cost optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Win business by shaping differentiated cloud solutions with clear client value.
• Lead executive-level workshops and translate goals into cloud roadmaps.
• Design secure, scalable multi-cloud architectures across public, private and hybrid environments.
• Collaborate with sales, delivery and partners to turn ideas into deliverable solutions.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Executive engagement

Cost optimization

Sales enablement

Public cloud strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Cloud certifications

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

What success looks like in this role:Unisys is a global technology solutions company that powers breakthroughs for the world’s leading organizations. We specialize in delivering secure, cutting-edge digital platforms, cloud and infrastructure services, enterprise computing, and business process solutions.With a legacy of innovation and a forward-thinking mindset, Unisys helps clients across industries—from government to financial services—transform their operations and achieve mission-critical outcomes. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible through technology.We’re looking for an experienced Cloud Director who can combine deep cloud expertise with strong commercial instincts.This is a senior, client-facing role for someone who can engage with executives, understand their business challenges, shape compelling cloud strategies and solutions, and ultimately help us win .What you’ll doWin business by shaping differentiated cloud solutions that deliver clear client value.Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, becoming a strategic advisor on cloud and technology transformation.Understand client business goals and translate them into practical cloud strategies, roadmaps and architectures .Lead the design of secure, scalable public, private, hybrid and multi-cloud solutions .Shape cloud transformation, migration and modernisation strategies across complex enterprise environments.Work across AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud , selecting the right technologies and services for each client.Bring together cloud, infrastructure, networking, security and application requirements into a compelling end-to-end solution.Support sales pursuits with solution strategy, presentations, workshops, cost models and executive-level storytelling.Identify opportunities to create new revenue, improve client outcomes and strengthen margins.Collaborate across sales, delivery, architecture and partner teams to turn ideas into solutions that can be delivered successfully.Stay ahead of cloud market developments, competitors and emerging technologies.You will be successful in this role if you have:What we’re looking forSignificant experience in cloud architecture, consulting or technology leadership , ideally within complex enterprise or public-sector environments.Strong hands-on understanding of AWS, Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud , including IaaS and PaaS.Proven experience designing hybrid and multi-cloud architectures .Strong knowledge of cloud migration, modernisation, networking, security, governance and cost optimisation.Experience shaping cloud solutions as part of major sales pursuits and transformation programmes .Commercial awareness, including cloud costing, solution economics and the ability to articulate business value.Confidence working with C-level executives and translating complex technology into clear business outcomes.Strong knowledge of the cloud competitive landscape and major technology partners.An engaging communicator who can lead workshops, challenge thinking and influence both technical and non-technical audiences.Degree, relevant cloud certifications or equivalent industry experience.The personYou’ll be someone who is commercial, curious and credible . You know cloud technology, but you also understand that great architecture alone doesn’t win deals. You can uncover the real client problem, challenge existing thinking and turn technology into a compelling business proposition.In short: understand the client, shape the solution, tell the story and win the business.#LI-PJ1Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.Local employment practices and rights may vary by jurisdiction and are subject to applicable local laws. This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers.If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at [e-mail] . US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here .