Enterprise Cloud Architect

DMS Vision Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DMS Vision Inc. is seeking an Enterprise Cloud Architect in Chicago to design and govern hybrid cloud environments across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.

You will lead on-prem to cloud migrations, define landing zones, and implement IaC pipelines. The role requires deep knowledge of multi-cloud security, identity and access management, networking, governance, cost controls, and experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, and automation.

Qualifications

• Proven enterprise-scale hybrid cloud design experience.
• Strong knowledge of security, IAM, networking & governance.
• Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or equivalents.
• Ability to influence executives and cross-team stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud modernization initiatives and landing zone design.
• Define cloud governance and cost controls for multi-cloud setups.
• Mentor teams and report to executives.
• Ensure high availability and incident readiness across environments.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Multi-cloud

IaC (Terraform)

Kubernetes

Security architecture

Identity IAM

Networking

Cost optimization

Leadership

Executive collaboration

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Position

Enterprise Cloud Architect

Location

Chicago, IL

Duration

6-12 Months

We don t want an Application Architect. But Enterprise Cloud Architect with bend of On-Prem Infrastructure.

• Frameworks like TOGAF, SAFe,
• Led Transformation/Modernization initiatives
• Led Cloud Adoption initiatives
• Ideated, Pitched, created business value
• Has cloud architect level certifications
• Show executive stakeholder management, cross team collaborations
• Talks about cost saving, business value creation, initiatives with long term vision
• Reporting to executive leaders
• Well Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework familiarity
• Landing zone design/architecture
• Identity architecture - Microsoft Entra ID or any Identity Provider, condition access policies, Privileged Identity/Access Management
• Azure/GCP/AWS any stack is fine because lot of concepts are same across platforms.
• Network Security architecture/Firewall/DNS
• Cloud Maturity Assessments
• Infrastructure as Code (also called IaC) using Terraform/Bicep/any frameworks
• Azure Policies, Identity Security
• 5+ years high level cloud infrastructure design
• Extensive In-Depth knowledge in public, private, and multi-cloud / hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) and migrating on-premises application and services to those platforms.
• Experience with containerization solutions and orchestration platforms, both on-premises and cloud based.
• Docker, Rancher, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service, Amazon EKS, Google GKE
• Design and maintain Hybrid, cloud infrastructure for AI workloads in cloud. Ability to troubleshoot complex AI issues and identify root causes.
• Experience managing consumption, rate limits, and cost controls for AI models.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Fabric for large scale data processing and analytics
• Strong knowledge of templating and automation scripting, CI/CD such as Power-shell, Chef, Ansible, and Puppet, Terraform code.
• Experience in implementing Cloud Governance best practices across Azure, AWS, GCP
• Strong working knowledge of LAN/WAN/SDWAN concepts as they relate to hybrid environments
• Experience with building and maintaining high-availability (>99%) environments
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft EntraID, Conditional Access Policy.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux server technologies.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail.