Senior Global Cloud Architect

Rubrik; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 231,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubrik is seeking a Global Solutions Architect to serve as the senior technical authority for public cloud. This is a global, individual-contributor role at Technical Director level, shaping architectural direction for Rubrik’s cloud offerings and guiding flagship engagements.

You will work across AWS, Azure, and GCP, build reference architectures, and mentor architects while traveling as needed to customer sites and conferences. Prior Rubrik experience is not required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years total experience in technology
• Hands-on cloud architecture at enterprise scale
• Deep AWS and Azure expertise; GCP preferred
• Knowledge of data protection, RTO/RPO, backup and recovery
• Security/compliance framework fluency in regulated contexts
• Automation using IaC and scripting languages
• Strong cross-team influence and executive communication
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

• Set global cloud architecture direction with reference architectures and guardrails
• Lead architecture on high-visibility engagements across regions and clouds
• Serve as final escalation point for cloud architecture decisions
• Define cloud service offerings, scope, and delivery standards
• Partner with sales on technical validation and risk assessment
• Lead design workshops on-site and remotely
• Create reusable IP like templates, architectures, and accelerators
• Mentor and develop other architects and consultants
• Set cloud competency standards and influence hiring
• Represent Rubrik PS at conferences and in technical materials
• Influence product roadmaps with field insights
• Support security, compliance, and deployment guidance across projects

Skills

Cloud architecture

Multi-region/multi-cloud

AWS & Azure

GCP knowledge

Data protection & resilience

Cloud security & compliance

Automation & IaC

Executive communication

Influence without authority

Learning new platforms

Travel flexibility

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Bicep

Python

PowerShell

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Rubrik is seeking a Global Solutions Architect to serve as the senior technical authority for public cloud. This is a global, individual-contributor role at Technical Director level, shaping architectural direction for Rubrik’s cloud offerings and guiding flagship engagements.

You will work across AWS, Azure, and GCP, build reference architectures, and mentor architects while traveling as needed to customer sites and conferences. Prior Rubrik experience is not required.