Remote Lead Cloud Architect - AWS/Azure

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & bonus

Fully remote

Health insurance

Professional development

Leadership role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Cloud Architect to guide cloud strategy and implementation. This fully remote role focuses on migrating and managing IT infrastructure on AWS and Azure, with a leadership angle to mentor a team of cloud engineers.

You will work with stakeholders across the business to design secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud solutions, while shaping governance policies and best practices for cloud adoption.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT infrastructure and cloud computing with architecture focus.
• Extensive experience with AWS and Azure.
• Proven ability to design and implement large-scale cloud solutions.
• Strong networking, security, databases, and DevOps knowledge in cloud contexts.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud architecture strategies on AWS and/or Azure.
• Lead migration of existing on-premises infrastructure to the cloud.
• Define cloud governance policies, security standards, and cost management best practices.
• Oversee the deployment, configuration, and management of cloud services and resources.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineering teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable cloud solutions.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Leadership

AWS

Azure

DevOps

Security

Networking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and experienced Lead Cloud Architect to guide their cloud strategy and implementation from anywhere. This fully remote role is central to designing, planning, and overseeing the migration and management of their IT infrastructure onto cloud platforms, primarily AWS and Azure . You will lead a team of cloud engineers, mentor them, and collaborate with various departments to ensure secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions that align with business objectives. This is a leadership opportunity to shape the future of cloud adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive cloud architecture strategies on AWS and/or Azure.
• Lead the migration of existing on-premises infrastructure and applications to the cloud.
• Define cloud governance policies, security standards, and cost management best practices.
• Oversee the deployment, configuration, and management of cloud services and resources.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineering teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable cloud solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud computing, with a focus on architecture.
• Extensive experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure .
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale cloud solutions.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, databases, and DevOps principles in a cloud context.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development and certifications.
• Opportunity to lead transformative cloud initiatives.