Principal Cloud CX Architect - Multi-Cloud Managed Services

NTT DATA, Inc.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. in Johannesburg seeks a Principal Cloud Services Architect to design and deliver advanced cloud solutions that meet client needs. You will blend solution design with pre-sales activities and lead multi-year managed services programs.

You will mentor teams, engage with sales and delivery, ensure security and cost efficiency, and drive innovation across Azure, GCP, and AWS environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems or a related field.
• Experience designing cloud solutions across Azure, GCP and AWS.
• Proven track record in pre-sales and solution design for cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of advanced cloud managed service solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, sales and delivery teams to drive value co-creation.
• Mentor sales teams and colleagues, supporting renewals and ongoing engagements.
• Ensure security, cost optimization and compliance across cloud projects.

Skills

Cloud technologies

Networking

Security

System administration

Multi-cloud

Cloud-native workflows

Legacy-to-cloud migrations

Azure

GCP

AWS

Managed Services

Costing models

Stakeholder communications

Workshop facilitation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology/systems

Job description

NTT DATA, Inc. in Johannesburg seeks a Principal Cloud Services Architect to design and deliver advanced cloud solutions that meet client needs. You will blend solution design with pre-sales activities and lead multi-year managed services programs.

You will mentor teams, engage with sales and delivery, ensure security and cost efficiency, and drive innovation across Azure, GCP, and AWS environments.