(Urgent Search) director cloud architect

Job Description Position Summary: We are seeking a visionary and accomplished Director of Cloud Architecture to lead enterprise-wide cloud transformation initiatives across Azure, AWS, and GCP. This strategic leadership role demands deep technical expertise, a strong architectural vision, and the ability to influence across business and technology domains. The ideal candidate will drive the modernization of infrastructure and applications through scalable, secure, and cost-optimized multi-cloud solutions, while fostering innovation and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Leadership & Vision: - Define and champion the enterprise cloud strategy, aligning with business goals and digital transformation objectives. - Lead cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of multi-cloud architectures that support scalability, resilience, and agility. - Enterprise Cloud Architecture: - Architect and govern complex cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP, ensuring interoperability, security, and performance. - Establish architectural standards, reference models, and reusable patterns for hybrid and multi-cloud deployments. - Infrastructure as Code & Automation: - Oversee the development and governance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Terragrunt, enabling consistent, automated, and auditable deployments. - Drive adoption of DevOps and GitOps practices across infrastructure and application teams. - Cloud Governance & Optimization: - Implement robust cloud governance frameworks covering security, compliance, identity, cost management, and operational monitoring. - Lead cloud cost optimization initiatives through architectural design, tooling, and accountability models. - Stakeholder Engagement & Enablement: - Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, business units, and technology teams on cloud strategy and innovation. - Mentor and develop cloud architects and engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture. - Innovation & Emerging Technologies: - Evaluate and pilot emerging cloud services, tools, and architectural paradigms (e.g., serverless, edge computing, AI/ML platforms). - Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and drive continuous improvement through feedback loops and retrospectives. - Documentation & Communication: - Produce and maintain high-quality architectural documentation, migration playbooks, and executive-level presentations. - Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Required Qualifications: - 18+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 7 years in cloud architecture leadership roles. - Proven track record of leading large-scale cloud transformation programs across Azure, AWS, and GCP. - Deep expertise in cloud-native design, infrastructure modernization, and application migration strategies (rehost, re-platform, refactor). - Mastery of Terraform and Terragrunt for IaC, including modular design and multi-environment orchestration. - Strong understanding of enterprise networking, security, identity, and compliance in cloud environments. - Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and automation frameworks. - Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications: - Advanced cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert). - Experience in regulated industries (with strong compliance and security requirements. - Familiarity with FinOps practices and cloud cost management tools. - MBA or PG or equivalent business leadership experience is a plus.