Director Solution Cloud Architect(Azure and GCP)

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director, Solution Cloud Architect to join their Infrastructure Delivery team in Toronto. This hybrid role focuses on delivering innovative cloud solutions, particularly in Azure and GCP. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud architecture, strategic planning, and vendor management, ensuring secure and efficient cloud infrastructures. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and report directly to senior leadership on cloud initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture and management.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud strategy.
• Oversee the solution development of cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to align cloud initiatives.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Cloud Computing

Tools

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

Job description

Job Description

Director, Solution Cloud Architect

Hybrid- 2- days in office = downtown Toronto

The Role:

As a member of our Infrastructure Delivery team, you will part of a highly collaborative group with experience in and passion for delivering innovative cloud solutions across all three major cloud providers, with a particular focus on Azure and GCP.

*****The Director of Cloud Architecture is an individual contributor role and will oversee the direction, design and service affinity of cloud infrastructures to ensure they are secure, scalable, and efficient.

This role requires a strategic mindset coupled with technical expertise in cloud architecture and management.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with the organization's objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the solution development of cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of the cloud infrastructure, including direction on deep-level incident and problem management, if required.
• Design cloud services and monitoring to prevent, detect, and respond to incidents and ensure continuous performance and security with our operational partners.
• Support other application and technology architects in developing solutions to meet business requirements.
• Help lead the development of policies and procedures for cloud architecture, security best practices, and site reliability planning.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to align cloud initiatives with technology and business needs.
• Keep abreast of new technologies and cloud risks; recommend and partner-to-lead improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Work closely with the InfoSec department to ensure the cloud infrastructure meets all regulatory and internal requirements and standards.
• Collaboratively manage vendor relationships and be part of the team that negotiate contracts for cloud-related products and services.
• Report to senior leadership on the status and risks of the cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture and management, with a focus on Azure and GCP.
• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in vendor management and contract negotiation.