Remote Hybrid & Multicloud Architect: Lead Cloud Strategy

Q8; Antwerpen; Remote; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Q8 is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to design and implement hybrid and multicloud environments that power international business operations. You will lead cloud migrations end-to-end, enforce governance, optimize costs, and ensure security and compliance across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

You will collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to build scalable, reliable architectures, maintain clear documentation, and drive innovation while delivering real

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in IT, Information Security, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud architecture.
• Design solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Build hybrid and multicloud environments with flexibility.
• Automate infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, or Pulumi.
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes and understand platform engineering.
• Apply cloud security best practices including IAM, encryption, and Zero Trust.
• Understand ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR compliance.
• Design secure, scalable networks across cloud and on-premises.
• Monitor performance with Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Azure Monitor, or CloudWatch.
• Optimize costs and improve efficiency with an analytical mindset.
• Communicate clearly, influence stakeholders, and take ownership.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement hybrid and multicloud architectures that meet business, security, and compliance needs.
• Lead cloud migrations end-to-end—from assessment to optimization—and ensure smooth transitions across platforms.
• Define and enforce cloud governance frameworks, policies, and best practices.
• Partner with teams to build architectures that boost performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Explore new technologies and translate them into practical, forward-looking solutions.
• Optimize cloud usage and control costs through smart monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Guide engineers and operations teams. Your leadership builds confidence, ownership, and expertise.
• Manage vendors and negotiate cloud service agreements that deliver value.
• Keep architecture clear and structured with strong documentation and standards.

Kenntnisse

Cloud architecture

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Cost optimization

Analytical mindset

Vendor management

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in IT/Information Security or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM

Pulumi

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Datadog

Azure Monitor

CloudWatch

Jobbeschreibung

Q8 is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to design and implement hybrid and multicloud environments that power international business operations. You will lead cloud migrations end-to-end, enforce governance, optimize costs, and ensure security and compliance across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

You will collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to build scalable, reliable architectures, maintain clear documentation, and drive innovation while delivering real