Senior Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure Architect

Kirkland & Ellis; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Sr. Enterprise Infrastructure Architect to shape enterprise cloud and on‑premises strategies, standards, and major initiatives. You will collaborate with the architecture team to maintain a cohesive technology vision across multi‑cloud and hybrid environments.

The role emphasizes cloud migration, governance, and scalable design, reporting to the Director of Enterprise Architecture, with a hybrid option based in Chicago or Houston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, IT, or related field.
• Cloud certifications strongly preferred (Azure, AWS, or Google).
• 10+ years in technology with 3+ years in advanced cloud infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise-wide cloud and infrastructure strategies, roadmaps, and standards.
• Design scalable cloud/hybrid solutions across public, private, and on-premises environments.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives with focus on security and governance.
• Oversee architecture reviews and ensure compliance with standards.
• Communicate complex architectural concepts to varied stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud strategy

Leadership

Communication

Security governance

Hybrid architectures

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Information Technology or equivalent

Cloud certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, AWS, or Google Professional Cloud Architect)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

PowerShell

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Sr. Enterprise Infrastructure Architect to shape enterprise cloud and on‑premises strategies, standards, and major initiatives. You will collaborate with the architecture team to maintain a cohesive technology vision across multi‑cloud and hybrid environments.

The role emphasizes cloud migration, governance, and scalable design, reporting to the Director of Enterprise Architecture, with a hybrid option based in Chicago or Houston.