Senior AWS Cloud Architect/Engineer

JSM Consulting Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Headquarters in New York is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect for Application Modernization & Cloud. You will guide modernization roadmaps, architect cloud-native and hybrid Azure solutions, and collaborate across DevOps, Cybersecurity, and Finance teams.

The role emphasizes standards, governance, and portfolio rationalization, with senior-level responsibility for modernization outcomes and architecture leadership across the organization.

Qualifications

• Senior-level cloud architect with enterprise scope and modernization focus.
• Experience delivering Azure-centric, hybrid cloud solutions at scale.
• Relevant certifications like AWS Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, ITIL are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, publish, and maintain application and integration architecture standards.
• Design modernization paths for legacy apps (rehost, replatform, refactor, retire).
• Architect cloudnative and hybrid solutions primarily on Azure (AKS, Functions, APIM, PaaS).
• Guide workload decomposition, domain boundaries, service design, and modernization roadmaps.
• Build and evolve Azure landing zone components and cloud governance configurations.
• Support hybrid cloud integrations with Azure, AWS, and GCP where applicable.
• Evaluate new cloud capabilities (AI, observability, DevSecOps, automation).
• Collaborate with DevOps, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Finance teams.

Education

AWS Solutions Architect Expert

TOGAF

ITIL

Tools

Azure AKS

Azure Functions

APIM

Terraform

Bicep/ARM

Pulumi

GitHub Actions

Job description

***THIS IS AN SENIOR LEVEL CLOUD ARCHITECT ROLE***

THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE THE CONSULTANT TO WORK 3 DAYS ONSITE & 2 DAYS REMOTE.

Job Title: Senior Enterprise Architect Application Modernization & Cloud

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid 3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote)

Agency: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Headquarters

Certification/Experience Preferred: AWS Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, ITIL

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Architecture Standards, Patterns & Modernization Frameworks " Develop, publish, and maintain application and integration architecture standards. " Create reusable modernization patterns (microservices, APIs, event-driven, containerization). " Contribute to reference architectures and ensure consistency across engineering teams. " Support solution architects and delivery teams in applying approved standards.
• 2. Application Modernization Execution " Design modernization paths for legacy applications: rehost, replatform, refactor, retire. " Architect cloudnative and hybrid solutions primarily on Azure (AKS, Functions, APIM, PaaS). " Work handson with engineering teams during design, PoCs, and early build phases. " Guide workload decomposition, domain boundaries, service design, and modernization roadmaps.
• 3. Cloud Architecture & Platform Enablement " Build and evolve Azure landing zone components and cloud governance configurations. " Define infrastructure, integration, API, and data patterns for cloud adoption. " Support hybrid cloud integrations with Azure, AWS, and GCP where applicable. " Evaluate new cloud capabilities (AI, observability, DevSecOps, automation tools).
• 4. Application Portfolio Management & Rationalization " Perform architectureled assessments using frameworks such as TIME or 6R. " Identify consolidation, migration, and retirement opportunities to reduce redundancy. " Partner with ServiceNow APM/CMDB to ensure accurate application inventory and lifecycle data. " Develop architecture metrics and dashboards supporting modernization progress.
• 5. Technical Debt Analysis & Remediation Support " Maintain applicationlevel technical debt insights across the portfolio. " Partner with product teams to prioritize remediation aligned with risk, business value, and modernization sequencing. " Provide guidance on remediation strategies, patterns, and target-state architecture alignment.
• 6. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation Enablement " Contribute to IaC templates using Terraform, Bicep/ARM, or Pulumi. " Support CI/CD pipeline architecture using GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Jenkins. " Partner with DevOps teams to apply automation and configuration management practices (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• 7. Security, Compliance & Optimization " Apply cloud security best practices and integrate IAM/RBAC, network security, and Key Vault usage into designs. " Ensure alignment with CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and MTA security requirements. " Support cloud cost optimization efforts using Azure Advisor and FinOps guidelines.
• 8. CrossFunctional Collaboration & Communication " Work closely with DevOps, Networking, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Finance, and Procurement teams. " Translate complex modernization concepts into clear, actionable guidance for business and technical stakeholders. " Participate in strategic planning, cloud strategy working sessions, and solution design workshops.