Cloud Architect

SSA Marine, Inc; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

SSA Marine, Inc is seeking an experienced Enterprise Cloud Architect to lead cloud strategy, governance, and modernization across a global organization. The role focuses on cloud-first architectural standards, multi-cloud/hybrid initiatives, and cost-effective, secure solutions.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with executives, and drive large-scale migrations. Qualifications include 10+ years in IT with 8+ years in cloud/infrastructure architecture, plus AWS/Azure/GCP experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years IT experience, including 8+ years in cloud/infrastructure architecture roles.
• Experience designing cloud/infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, GCP and on-premises.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud strategy development, roadmaps, and modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with executives to align cloud initiatives with business goals.
• Architect and govern enterprise cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) for scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Define and enforce cloud architecture standards and governance across the org.
• Support architecture operating models and ARB/TRB processes.
• Lead large-scale cloud migration and modernization projects.
• Partner with Information Security on cloud security and risk management.
• Develop high-availability, DR, and BC strategies across cloud and on-prem.
• Drive cost optimization and performance tuning across cloud environments.
• Communicate vision and blueprints to stakeholders; mentor engineering teams.
• Create documentation for cloud architecture and processes.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Multi-cloud / hybrid-cloud

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud security & IAM

Leadership to executives

TOGAF familiarity

ITIL certification

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Docker

CloudFormation

Job description

This is a Hybrid role and consists of a combination of WFH In Person work

Location(s):

1131 SW Klickitat Way, Seattle , Washington 98134 , United States

Summary/Objective:

We're looking for an experienced enterprise cloud architect who has already led significant cloud initiatives and is excited by the opportunity to guide architecture strategy, governance, modernization efforts, and technical standards across a global organization. The ideal candidate brings deep cloud expertise, experience mentoring and influencing technical teams, and a track record of leading complex cloud initiatives while delivering secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions.

• Lead cloud strategy development, including cloud architecture roadmaps, modernization initiatives, and multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud adoption strategies.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to align cloud initiatives with business objectives.
• Architect and govern enterprise cloud solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments that are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Define and enforce cloud architecture standards, governance models, and best practices for cloud design, deployment, and operations across the organization, continuously evaluating emerging technologies and architecture patterns to inform future direction.
• Support the enterprise architecture operating model by partnering with business and IT stakeholders, managing demand intake, and participating in Architecture Review Board (ARB) and Technology Review Board (TRB) processes.
• Lead large-scale cloud migration and modernization projects from legacy systems.
• Partner with Information Security teams to oversee cloud security, compliance, and risk management practices.
• Develop and maintain high-availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Drive cost optimization and performance tuning across cloud environments.
• Effectively communicate the cloud vision, strategy, and architectural blueprints to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on cloud architecture, design decisions, and best practices.
• Create documentation for cloud architecture, processes, and systems to support operational consistency and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate across countries and cultures to develop shared practices, standards, and communities of excellence that reflect Carrix's global footprint.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 8+ years in cloud and infrastructure architecture roles such as Cloud Architect, Infrastructure Architect, or similar architecture-focused positions.
• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud and infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, as well as on-premises environments, while establishing architecture standards, governance models, and technology roadmaps.
• Strong experience with network, server, storage, and infrastructure architecture.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, containers, and serverless computing.
• Expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC), automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with observability tools to analyze logs, metrics, events, and traces.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, identity, and access management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities as a subject matter expert.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a strategic mindset.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect preferred.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) preferred.
• ITIL certification required (or obtained within 90 days of employment. Paid for by the company).

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Work environment:

• Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
• Exposure to computer screens.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Pay Range: $165,000 - 185,000 per year

The posted compensation range is based on the applicable geographic market for the position and may vary depending on factors such as related experience and skill set. Final compensation will be determined based on these items and other relevant factors.

SSA Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Eligible employees (and their families) may qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as having basic life and accidental death insurance, paid disability insurance, including paid parental leave if eligible, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Employees will receive paid sick and vacation time, and company holidays if eligible.
• The company also offers paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty.
• Eligible employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan.
• Employees will be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on their position.

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