Requirements
Requires 5 years of experience in Azure Cloud management, 3 years in Google Cloud management, and 3 years in Cloud Virtualization and High Availability management. Must have deep knowledge of networking (VNET/VPC design, routing, subnetting, VPN, ExpressRoute, Interconnect, load balancers, firewalls), multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud architecture, HCI platforms (VMware & Nutanix NCM), automation & IaC (Terraform, ARM, Bicep, Deployment Manager), cloud security, identity, governance, Zero Trust, compliance frameworks, and monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, GCP Operations Suite, vRealize, Nutanix Prism). Strong documentation, design, and communication skills are essential.
Description
Job PurposeThe Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud and hybrid-cloud architectures across Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), and on-premises HCI platforms (VMware & Nutanix NCM). The role ensures robust cloud governance, automation, security compliance, and alignment with business and technology objectives.Roles & ResponsibilitiesCloud & Hybrid Architecture DeliveryDesign and implement multi-cloud solutions across Azure and GCP aligned with performance, cost, and scalability requirements.Architect and maintain hybrid-cloud environments integrating on-premises data centers with cloud platforms.Design and operate HCI platforms (VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, and Nutanix NCM/AHV).Lead cloud modernization, migration, and transformation initiatives.Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, ARM, and GCP Deployment Manager.Develop cloud landing zones, networking architectures, and identity/security integration.Support multi-cloud workload deployment, containerization, and VM-based compute models.Ensure resilient architectures with HA/DR, backup, and failover strategies.Manage daily cloud operations, monitoring, and incident response.Troubleshoot complex hybrid/multi-cloud issues across compute, network, and storage.Review architectural documents, diagrams, and solution designs.Deliver technical design documents, governance frameworks, and presentations.Provide guidance for migrations, including AVS (Azure VMware Solution) and GCVE (Google Cloud VMware Engine).Communication / DocumentationCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on cloud and hybrid architecture requirements.Create detailed architecture blueprints, cloud standards, and operating procedures.Maintain documentation for cloud deployments, changes, governance, and audit requirements.Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions.Problem Solving & OptimizationCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on cloud and hybrid architecture requirements.Create detailed architecture blueprints, cloud standards, and operating procedures.Maintain documentation for cloud deployments, changes, governance, and audit requirements.Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions.Knowledge, Experience & Requirements5 years experience in Azure Cloud management3 years experience in Google Cloud management3 years experience in Cloud Virtualization management and High Availability managementJob Specific Technical SkillsDeep knowledge of networking: VNET/VPC design, routing, subnetting, VPN, ExpressRoute, Interconnect, load balancers, firewalls.Multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud architecture expertise.In-depth experience with HCI platforms: VMware & Nutanix NCM.Strong proficiency in automation & IaC (Terraform, ARM, Bicep, Deployment Manager).Expertise with cloud security, identity, governance, Zero Trust, and compliance frameworks.Hands-on experience in monitoring tools, observability, and cloud operations (Azure Monitor, GCP Operations Suite, vRealize, Nutanix Prism).Strong documentation, design, and communication skills.