Senior Cloud Architect

REW Technology Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

REW Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead architecture activities and support the delivery of complex technology consulting engagements for enterprise customers, including Fortune 500 organizations across multiple industries.

You will work closely with architects, lead and principal consultants, engineers, project managers, and client stakeholders to assess existing technology environments and define target-state architectures.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in enterprise IT management, technology consulting, advisory, or professional services.
• Experience as Senior/Lead Consultant or equivalent technical leadership role.
• Ability to lead architecture discovery, assessments, and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication for client-facing engagements.
• Experience delivering architecture strategies, designs, and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients through the project lifecycle.
• Lead architecture discovery, assessments, and analysis to develop technical recommendations.
• Develop and present architecture deliverables, including strategies, designs, and implementation plans.
• Identify and resolve technical risks and architectural gaps with project teams.
• Provide architectural oversight and direction across complex engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Architectural leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

TOGAF/Zachman certification

Graduate education (optional)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead architecture activities and support the delivery of complex technology consulting engagements for enterprise customers, including Fortune 500 organizations across multiple industries. In this role, you will work closely with architects, lead and principal consultants, engineers, project managers, and client stakeholders to assess existing technology environments, define target-state architectures, and develop solutions aligned with business objectives. You will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment between business requirements, architectural decisions, and successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.
• Lead architecture discovery, assessments, and analysis to develop technical recommendations aligned with client requirements.
• Develop and present architecture deliverables, including strategies, designs, assessments, white papers, implementation plans, business cases, capability maps, dependency maps, and process maps.
• Identify and resolve technical risks, issues, and architectural gaps in collaboration with project management and technical teams.
• Provide architectural oversight and technical direction across complex customer engagements, coordinating engineers, architects, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the quality and consistency of technical deliverables, ensuring alignment with architecture standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Take ownership of technical project execution, delivery quality, and achievement of agreed project objectives.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project teams and consultants.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, technical presentations, and consulting expertise.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to provide practical, forward-looking architecture recommendations.
• Ensure proposed solutions comply with applicable technical, security, regulatory, and corporate standards.
• Be willing to travel up to 50% of the time.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT management, technology consulting, advisory, or professional services.
• 5–7 years of experience as a Senior Consultant, Lead Consultant, or in an equivalent technical leadership role.
• Industry-recognized enterprise architecture certification, such as TOGAF, Zachman, or an equivalent framework.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, methodologies, and practices.
• Proven experience leading technical consulting engagements and delivering architecture recommendations aligned with business objectives.
• Experience assessing complex technology environments and developing architecture strategies, designs, and actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex technical challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent client-facing communication, technical writing, presentation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and ensuring high-quality project delivery.
• Ability to manage technical risks, coordinate project stakeholders, and drive decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Nice to Have

• Experience across multiple technology domains, such as data center modernization, application and development architecture, or digital workplace solutions.
• Familiarity with major technology vendors, enterprise technology solutions, and industry trends.
• Experience preparing business cases and translating complex technical concepts into business recommendations.
• Technical consulting experience in government, public sector, higher education, financial services, healthcare, technology, or other commercial industries.
• Postgraduate education in business, management, or a related discipline.

Hiring Process

• Intro call
• Technical Screening
• Manager Interview
• Client Interview
• Pre-offer stage + reference check (if requested)
• Official offer