Lead Cloud Platform Architect

gnw; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

401(k) Options

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Genworth is seeking a Lead Platform Architect, Cloud in Richmond, VA to design and govern cloud infrastructure, collaborate across Engineering, Security, and Operations, and align cloud patterns with enterprise standards for scalable, secure delivery. Hybrid remote/in-office schedule applies.

The role partners with multiple teams to advance infrastructure, governance, and developer experience while mentoring staff and guiding strategic IT initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an architect.
• 10+ years of experience in IT.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud technologies (AWS and Azure) with a proven record of leading implementation of those technologies.
• Strong experience with public cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale infrastructure architectures.
• Deep understanding of Cloud infrastructure, Networking, IAM concepts.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience in hybrid cloud and datacenter integration.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles.
• Experience in regulated enterprise environments (financial services, insurance).

Responsibilities

• Participates in the Enterprise Architecture group establishing tech standards.
• Define and maintain enterprise cloud infrastructure architecture (landing zones, environments).
• Develop and document cloud reference architectures and reusable patterns.
• Lead design for cross-tower initiatives involving cloud, network, identity, and operations.
• Ensure cloud designs are scalable and aligned to standards.
• Partner with Networking, Identity, Datacenter, and Security architects for end-to-end cohesion.
• Define cloud connectivity patterns (hybrid, multi-region, SaaS).
• Guide workload placement across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Promote reusable automation patterns over one-off builds.
• Mentor engineers and architects on cloud best practices.

Skills

Architectural leadership

IT experience

Cloud technologies

Azure/AWS

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

Genworth is seeking a Lead Platform Architect, Cloud in Richmond, VA to design and govern cloud infrastructure, collaborate across Engineering, Security, and Operations, and align cloud patterns with enterprise standards for scalable, secure delivery. Hybrid remote/in-office schedule applies.

The role partners with multiple teams to advance infrastructure, governance, and developer experience while mentoring staff and guiding strategic IT initiatives.