Senior Cloud architect

TheCorporate LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The MTA seeks a strategic Senior Cloud Architect to lead enterprise-wide architecture standards, drive Azure modernization, and oversee architecture governance. You will guide technical leadership across cloud platforms, security, and AI initiatives to reduce redundancy and align IT investments with business goals.

Responsibilities include defining standards, publishing reference architectures, and chairing the Architecture Review Board for procurement decisions.

Qualifications

• Azure cloud platform expertise with 7–9 years experience.
• Hands-on experience with multi-cloud (Azure, GCP, AWS).
• Hybrid on-prem and cloud architecture background.
• Strong cloud networking and security skills.
• Experience with FinOps and cost optimization.
• Proficiency in architecture governance and ARB leadership.
• Familiarity with IaC tools (Terraform, Pulumi) and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of security standards (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience with ServiceNow APM and CMDB is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define, publish, and maintain architecture standards across domains.
• Establish reference architectures and enforce reviews.
• Lead cloud strategy, governance frameworks, and landing zones.
• Drive hybrid/multi-cloud integration and AI tech onboarding.
• Chair ARB and oversee technology procurement governance.
• Manage technical debt and alignment with business strategy.
• Develop IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and automation practices.
• Optimize cloud environments using security and FinOps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and report KPIs.

Skills

Azure Cloud Platform

GCP

AWS / OCI

Hybrid On-Prem / Cloud

Cloud Networking

Cloud Security

Cloud FinOps

Microsoft Visio

ARB / Governance Leadership

Technical Procurement Oversight

Terraform

Azure ARM

Pulumi

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Tools

Terraform

Azure ARM

Pulumi

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Job description

Job Tite: Senior Cloud architect

Location: 2 Broadway - MTA Headquarters Hybrid

Duration: Long term

Interview Mode: Phone then Video

Certification Preferred: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, ITIL

Position Summary:

The MTA is seeking a strategic and technically adept Enterprise Architect to lead the development of enterprise-wide architecture standards, drive cloud modernization, manage technical debt, and oversee the Architecture Review process for all technology procurement. This role is critical in ensuring architectural integrity, reducing redundancy, and aligning technology investments with business strategy---while also providing deep technical leadership in Azure and hybrid cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Architecture Standards & Governance

• Define, publish, and maintain architecture standards across application, data, infrastructure, and integration domains.
• Establish reusable reference architectures and enforce adherence through solution reviews and design checkpoints.
• Collaborate with domain architects and engineering leads to ensure consistency and alignment across platforms.
• Proficient with AI Technologies and its upcoming standards.

Cloud Architecture & Platform Strategy

• Design scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-optimized cloud solutions, primarily on Azure and AI Technologies.
• Develop cloud governance frameworks, landing zones, and implementation guides.
• Lead hybrid and multi-cloud integration strategies (Azure, GCP, AWS).
• Evaluate emerging technologies (AI, observability, data platforms) for enterprise readiness.

Technical Debt Management

• Maintain a technical debt inventory across the enterprise portfolio.
• Partner with product and platform teams to prioritize remediation efforts based on risk, cost, and strategic value.
• Integrate technical debt metrics into planning and funding cycles.

ARB Leadership & Technology Procurement Oversight

• Chair the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and serve as the final gatekeeper for all technology procurement.
• Review incoming tech requests for alignment with standards, security, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with procurement, legal, and cybersecurity teams to embed architectural governance into sourcing workflows.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation

• Implement IaC using Terraform, Azure ARM, or Pulumi.
• Build CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Jenkins.
• Automate configuration management with Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

Security, Compliance & Performance Optimization

• Apply cloud security best practices (IAM, RBAC, WAF, NSG, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud).
• Implement zero-trust architectures and align with CIS, NIST, ISO 27001.
• Optimize cloud environments using Azure Advisor, Cost Management, and FinOps principles.

Application Lifecycle & Portfolio Rationalization

• Support application rationalization and lifecycle management through architecture-led assessments.
• Partner with ServiceNow APM and CMDB teams to ensure accurate inventory and lifecycle governance.
• Contribute to enterprise dashboards and reporting frameworks for architecture KPIs.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Network, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Finance, Procurement).
• Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Participate in strategic planning, cloud strategy sessions, and enterprise decision-making.

Required Skills & Experience:

Skill Area Years of Experience

• Azure Cloud Platform 7--9 years
• GCP (Google Cloud) 1--2 years (preferred)
• AWS / OCI 1--2 years (preferred)
• Hybrid On-Prem / Cloud 4--6 years
• Cloud Networking 4--6 years
• Cloud Security 2--3 years
• Cloud FinOps 1--2 years
• Microsoft Visio 2--3 years
• ARB / Governance Leadership 3 years
• Technical Procurement Oversight 2 years

Preferred Certifications:

• Cloud Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS/GCP Architect (Nice to have)
• TOGAF (Enterprise Architecture Framework) preferred
• ITIL (Service Management)