Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Architect

HYUNDAI Translead, Inc; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Vehicle benefits

Flexible health coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Hyundai Capital America (HCA) seeks a Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Architect to design and govern scalable AWS cloud solutions, partnering with engineering, security, and product teams to ensure performance, compliance, and operations.

You will lead cloud modernization, migration planning, and cost optimization while maintaining architecture standards and governance across multi-account environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or platform engineering with strong hands-on AWS expertise.
• Deep expertise designing and governing AWS environments, including multi-account strategies, landing zones, hybrid cloud architectures, networking, security, and enterprise governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cloud architecture for new and existing solutions, establishing reference architectures, standards, and best practices.
• Design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions aligned with business, security, and operational requirements.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop solution roadmaps, implementation plans, and migration strategies.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, mentoring, and design guidance.
• Lead cloud modernization, disaster recovery, capacity planning, and cost optimization initiatives.

Skills

AWS architecture

Cloud security

Platform engineering

Architecture reviews

Migration planning

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD automation

Cloud monitoring tools

Job description

Job Description - Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Architect (260000PU)

Hyundai Capital America (HCA) helps people move forward. Through Hyundai Motor Finance, Genesis Finance, and Kia Finance, we deliver innovative financing, leasing, and insurance solutions to more than 3 million customers and businesses nationwide.

We’re a company driven by growth, innovation, and people. At HCA, you’ll find opportunities to build new skills, expand your career, and make a real impact—while working in a diverse, inclusive, and values‑driven environment. We’re proud to support our communities through volunteerism, philanthropy, and engaged Employee Resource Groups.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Sr. Cloud Architect designs and governs scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS cloud solutions. This role partners with engineering, security, and product teams to ensure cloud platforms meet performance, availability, compliance, and operational standards.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Lead end-to-end cloud architecture for new and existing solutions, establishing reference architectures, standards, and best practices.
• Design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions aligned with business, security, and operational requirements.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop solution roadmaps, implementation plans, and migration strategies.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, mentoring, and design guidance.
• Lead cloud modernization, disaster recovery, capacity planning, and cost optimization initiatives.

2. Platform Foundation, Networking & Governance

• Design secure cloud foundations, multi-account environments, networking, and connectivity architectures.
• Establish infrastructure-as-code, automation, and governance standards to support scalability, security, and operational efficiency.

3. Project & Performance Management

• Lead strategic cloud initiatives that support Digital Division objectives.
• Provide executive reporting and visibility into project status, performance metrics, risks, and key deliverables.
• Define and implement cloud security controls, monitoring, and risk management practices.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise governance, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

5. Technical Standards

• Partner with Architecture, Platform Engineering, and DevSecOps teams to establish and enforce cloud architecture standards.
• Maintain reference architectures, reusable patterns, and governance processes aligned with enterprise and AWS best practices.

6. Documentation

• Maintain architecture documentation, implementation plans, migration runbooks, and operational artifacts.
• Lead architecture reviews and document risks, exceptions, and governance decisions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or platform engineering with strong hands‑on AWS expertise.
• Deep expertise designing and governing AWS environments, including multi-account strategies, landing zones, hybrid cloud architectures, networking, security, and enterprise governance.
• Proven experience architecting highly available, resilient, and secure cloud solutions across compute, storage, databases, and application platforms.
• Experience leading large-scale cloud migrations, modernization initiatives, and data center exit programs.
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or CloudFormation), CI/CD automation, and cloud operational best practices.
• Experience with cloud monitoring, observability, incident management, and operational support using tools such as CloudWatch, Dynatrace, Prometheus/Grafana, Splunk, or similar.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE

At HCA, we know our success starts with our people. We offer a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and life outside of work — so you can bring your best every day.

In addition to competitive pay, our benefits include:

• Hybrid work schedule offering 4 on-site days and 1 remote day per week
• Vehicle benefits designed around your role, including monthly allowances and purchase and lease discounts
• Flexible health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plans, including no cost and low-cost options
• Annual employer HSA contribution to help offset healthcare expenses
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, so you can start building your future from day one
• 100% company paid life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellbeing programs at no cost to you, including gym benefits and health resources
• Generous parental leave to support growing families
• Paid Volunteer Time Off, plus a company donation to a charity of your choice

OTHER DETAILS

Our Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace—because we believe diversity builds stronger teams. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, caste, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, family care or medical leave status, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided during the application process is requested in good faith and will be used solely in accordance with applicable employment laws.

This notice only applies to our applicants who reside in the State of California.

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