Vice President of Cloud Architect

The Judge Group; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Cloud Strategy Leader to define and drive cloud transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will have over 8 years of experience in cloud environments, expertise in cloud-native technologies, and a strong background in security and disaster recovery solutions. This full-time executive role will involve collaboration with technology teams and communication of strategies to senior leadership. The position is fully onsite in Alpharetta, GA.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in public/private cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 6+ years with automation and IaC tools.
• Experience designing high availability and disaster recovery solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise cloud strategy across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Lead complex projects and oversee resources.
• Communicate technical strategies to senior leadership.
• Apply expertise in cloud-native technologies, Infrastructure as Code, and modern architecture to guide decisions.
• Communicate technical strategies to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Act as a consultant for business units, enabling cloud adoption and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Security-first mindset

Automation

Performance tuning

SDLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Git/GitHub

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Cloud Strategy Leader

Locations: Preferred – Alpharetta, GA; Berkeley Heights, NJ. Open to – Milwaukee, WI; Hagerstown, MD; Columbus, OH; Omaha, NE.

Work Authorization: Must have valid, unrestricted U.S. work authorization. No sponsorship available.

Onsite: Fully onsite.

About the Role

We are seeking a true Cloud Strategist—not just an architect—who can define and drive enterprise-wide cloud transformation. This role requires deep expertise in cloud-native architecture, security-first mindset, and experience in finance, banking, or fintech. You will set global standards, lead modernization initiatives, and partner with leadership on strategy, governance, and enablement programs.

What You’ll Do

• Define and execute enterprise cloud strategy across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Collaborate with technology teams to align roadmaps and drive execution planning.
• Lead complex projects, oversee resources, and recommend major process improvements.
• Apply expertise in cloud-native technologies, Infrastructure as Code, and modern architecture to guide decisions.
• Communicate technical strategies to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Act as a consultant for business units, enabling cloud adoption and knowledge sharing.

What You’ll Need

• 8+ years in public/private cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 6+ years with automation and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible) and version control (Git/GitHub).
• Strong SDLC knowledge, deployment methodologies, QA processes, and performance tuning.
• Experience designing high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, CIFS).
• Experience working in matrix teams across infrastructure and development groups.
• Exceptional communication and decision-making skills.

Key Attributes

• Security-focused mindset.
• Expertise in embedded finance, region mapping, and GRC.
• Ability to lead transformation initiatives with minimal guidance.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

Information Services