Cloud Solutions Architect

Ayesa Digital; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ayesa Digital is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to join the international team and design, implement, and optimise secure, scalable cloud solutions aligned with business objectives.

You will manage cloud infrastructure with a focus on cost efficiency, performance, and governance, applying Zero Trust, encryption, and regulatory compliance such as GDPR.

Qualifications

• Associate-level cloud certification from AWS, Microsoft or another recognised cloud provider is mandatory.
• Experience designing secure cloud architectures across multi-cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of governance, security, and regulatory requirements (GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Proficiency in scripting and IaC tools (Python/PowerShell; Terraform/AWS CloudFormation/Azure Bicep).
• Familiarity with FinOps, cost management, and chargeback models.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement cloud solutions that meet business objectives with KPIs for availability, reliability, and cost.
• Operate and optimise cloud infrastructure ensuring performance and security.
• Apply FinOps practices including budgeting, forecasting, and rightsizing.
• Develop secure architectures using zero-trust, encryption, and shared responsibility model.
• Collaborate with development teams to deploy cloud-based applications and services.
• Lead migrations, define runbooks, and establish governance guardrails and landing zones.

Connaissances

AWS

Microsoft Azure

OVHcloud

VMware

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Azure Bicep

Networking

GDPR compliance

FinOps

Security

Python

PowerShell

GitLab CI/CD

Azure DevOps

RDS

Google Cloud SQL

AI/ML

BI/DWH

Serverless

Power Platform

ServiceNow

RBAC

Description du poste

Every professional in our company is essential. Thanks to their talent, we continue to expand: today, we are a global team of more than 11,000 people working toward a shared mission.

Ayesa Digital is currently participating in high-impact European Union projects designed to address major European challenges and drive science and innovation. These strategic technological initiatives stand out for their international scope and strong commitment to socially oriented results.

Cloud Solutions Architect to join our international team and contribute to the design, implementation, and optimisation of secure, scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud solutions aligned with business and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud solutions that meet business objectives, with clearly defined operational KPIs for availability, reliability, performance, and ownership.
• Manage and optimise cloud infrastructure and operations, ensuring cost efficiency, performance, availability, and operational excellence.
• Conduct cloud cost analysis and manage expenditure using FinOps practices, including budgeting, forecasting, rightsizing, and showback/chargeback models.
• Design and implement secure cloud architectures based on the shared responsibility model, Zero Trust principles, encryption, and relevant compliance requirements.
• Ensure cloud solutions comply with applicable regulatory and security frameworks, including GDPR and other relevant standards.
• Automate cloud processes and operational workflows using scripting, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automation tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure and service issues to maintain defined availability, reliability, and performance targets.
• Collaborate with development teams to design, deploy, and support cloud-based applications and services.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to improve capabilities, efficiency, scalability, and cost optimisation.
• Manage the end-to-end cloud architecture lifecycle, including strategy definition, architecture design, implementation, migration, and operational support.
• Design and establish secure cloud landing zones, including governance guardrails, policies, tagging, RBAC, and well-defined environment hierarchies.
• Plan and execute cloud migrations, including networking, data migration, workload transition, and detailed operational runbooks.
• Implement comprehensive observability capabilities covering monitoring, logging, and tracing.
• Establish and support incident response processes to ensure service continuity and operational resilience.
• Design and implement Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity strategies with clearly defined RTO/RPO objectives.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation covering cloud architectures, systems, configurations, and operational processes.
• Provide cloud architecture expertise and technical guidance to stakeholders, development teams, and other technical groups.
• Support the adoption of DevSecOps practices and integrate cloud infrastructure with modern software delivery processes.
• Continuously monitor developments in cloud technologies and identify opportunities to modernise and improve enterprise cloud environments.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements):

• Professional experience designing and implementing cloud solutions using platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or OVHcloud.
• Knowledge of virtualisation technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V, including their application in hybrid and cloud-hosted infrastructures.
• Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience or knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Bicep.
• Good understanding of cloud networking concepts and services.
• Knowledge of cloud security standards and compliance frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
• Experience with cloud monitoring, observability, and optimisation tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, AWS CodeCommit, and Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with cloud database services such as Amazon RDS and Google Cloud SQL.
• Knowledge of advanced cloud services and enterprise technologies, including AI/ML, BI/DWH, DevSecOps, serverless computing, and SaaS platforms such as Microsoft Power Platform and ServiceNow.
• Understanding of cloud cost management and optimisation principles, including FinOps, rightsizing, budgeting, forecasting, and resource optimisation.
• Knowledge of cloud governance practices, including policies, tagging, RBAC, environment management, and compliance guardrails.
• Understanding of observability, incident management, disaster recovery, and business continuity principles.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues while ensuring reliability and performance.
• Ability to evaluate different technology options and design cost-effective architectures aligned with organisational objectives.
• Flexibility and willingness to quickly adopt emerging cloud services, frameworks, and technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple cloud initiatives, resources, and environments effectively.
• Strong commitment to accuracy, security, compliance, and optimisation in cloud deployments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence technical and business decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to participate in multilingual meetings.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of French would be considered an additional asset.
• Results-oriented mindset, with a strong focus on delivering reliable and effective cloud solutions.

Minimum level of expertise:

Normal.

Mandatory:

For the Normal level, at least one Associate-level or higher cloud certification from AWS, Microsoft, or another recognised cloud provider

For Advanced/Senior level:

For AWS, an AWS Professional-level certification and at least one AWS Specialty certification in directly relevant domains. For other cloud providers, a Professional-level or higher cloud certification in a directly relevant domain would be required.

What We Offer:

• Prestigious projects within European institutions.
• International, innovative, and multicultural environments.
• Continuous support from a team of experts in EU projects.
• The opportunity to work with leading cloud technologies and contribute to strategic digital transformation initiatives.
• The opportunity to design and implement secure, scalable, and high-impact cloud solutions in an international environment.

If you are ambitious, enthusiastic, and seeking a new professional challenge in international projects with real-world impact, this is the place for you!

In accordance with Organic Law 3/2007 of March 22, the company is committed to promoting the defense and effective application of the principle of equality between men and women, preventing any type of labor discrimination based on sex, and guaranteeing equal entry opportunities. Furthermore, we promote diversity and reject any discrimination based on race, gender, functional diversity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other personal or social condition, striving to build an inclusive and enriching environment.