Distinguished Cloud Architect (R-19605)

Dun-; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Volunteer days

401k matching

Health insurance

Job summary

Dun & Bradstreet invites a Distinguished Cloud Architect to lead centralized engineering practices for cloud platforms. You will design reference architectures, guardrails, and reusable content that enable scalable, secure deployments across global platforms.

You will mentor engineers, partner with Cyber Security, and drive roadmaps while collaborating with business partners to meet objectives. Strong cloud, DevOps, and leadership skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of centralized cloud solutions and provide reference architectures.
• Develop and evangelize standards and guardrails for enterprise reuse.
• Implement secure abstraction layers and IaC solutions enabling rapid cloud deployments by SRE/Dev teams.
• Create roadmaps and communicate with management and stakeholders.
• Consult to modernize applications, including AI-driven solutions.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

GCP/AWS

DevOps/DevSecOps

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GenAI/RAG

IAM/security

Programming: Python/Java

Executive communication

Leadership/Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Cloud Build

Docker

Kubernetes

BigQuery

Cloud SQL

Job description

Shape the Future with Dun & Bradstreet

At Dun & Bradstreet, we believe data has the power to create a better tomorrow. As a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, we help companies worldwide grow, manage risk, and innovate. Since 1841, businesses have trusted us to turn uncertainty into opportunity. We’re a diverse, global team that values creativity, collaboration, and bold ideas. Are you ready to make an impact and help shape what’s next? Join us! Explore opportunities at dnb.com/careers.

The Distinguished Cloud Architect leads centralized Engineering practices focused on delivering platforms that enable D&B to develop, deploy, and secure cloud-based solutions.

This role is vital to furthering Dun & Bradstreet’s position as an industry leader providing trusted, grounded, reliable data, client, and AI enabling services.

The Cloud Architect collaborates with various development and engineering teams to create reference architectures, enterprise standards, and reusable content to aid in the deployment of services and solutions leveraged by Dun & Bradstreet’s global platforms.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive delivery of the centralized solutions for the most critical and strategic solutions in D&B, providing reference architectures and baseline implementations where appropriate.
• Develop and evangelize standards, guardrails, and implementation architectures for re-use across the enterprise.
• Provide leadership and guidance on implementing secure abstraction-layer and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions that enable the development and SRE teams to rapidly deploy solutions in the cloud.
• Create, plan, and communicate roadmaps with management, stakeholders, and the team.
• Act as a consultant to development groups to modernize existing business applications and facilitate solutions to meet business requirements, including working with AI-driven solutions.
• Mentor engineers and architects and work closely with business partners to ensure solutions planned will meet business objectives.
• Partner with Cyber Security and Risk groups to evaluate and interpret security policies, and design and implement guardrails, controls, and standards that support security policies to mitigate risks.

Essential Skills Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 15+ years in technology, including 5+ years as a Cloud Architect, with demonstrated experience designing and delivering large-scale solutions in GCP and/or AWS, including application migrations.
• Advanced expertise in GCP (preferred) and/or AWS, including certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect), and experience building and managing data platforms (BigQuery, Cloud SQL, big data solutions).
• Hands-on experience with DevOps/DevSecOps, CI/CD (e.g., Cloud Build), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and emerging technologies such as GenAI, RAG, and related frameworks.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture patterns, IAM, security models, and enterprise-scale design principles across distributed systems.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, PHP) and ability to apply development best practices in cloud-native environments.
• Proven ability to present to and influence executive leadership, collaborate across matrixed organizations, and clearly communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Self-starter with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; capable of managing multiple priorities, anticipating risks, and delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Harness, Agent Development, Security Principles and Secure Architecture concepts are preferred
• Show an ownership mindset in everything you do; be a problem solver, be curious and be inspired to take action, be proactive, seek ways to collaborate and connect with people and teams in support of driving success.
• Continuous growth mindset, keep learning through social experiences and relationships with stakeholders, experts, colleagues and mentors as well as widen and broaden your competencies through structural courses and programs.
• Where applicable, fluency in English and languages relevant to the working market.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites Skills.

Benefits We Offer

Generous paid time off in your first year, increasing with tenure.

Up to 16 weeks 100% paid parental leaveafter one year of employment.

Paid sick timeto care for yourselfor family members.

Education assistanceand extensive training resources.

Do GoodProgram: Paid volunteer days&donation matching.

Competitive401k with company matching.

Health & wellness benefits, including discounted Wellhubmembership rates.

Medical, dental&vision insurancefor you,spouse/partner&dependents.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Dun & Bradstreet provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, ancestry, marital status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal - The current poster can be found here. We participate in E-Verify - The current poster can be found here.

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