Enterprise Architect - Hybrid Cloud

Remote World
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Google BigQuery
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Identity and Access Management
Interoperability
Platform as a Service (PAAS)
Systems Integration
Policy as Code
Google Cloud Platform
Cloud Platform System
Multi-Cloud
HybridCloud
Togaf
Kubernetes
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Cloud Migration
Code Restructuring
Legacy Systems
Microservices

Job description

We are seeking a senior Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in the company and Multi-Cloud architectures to lead large-scale client transformations. This role is designed for a consultative leader who can bridge business strategy, enterprise architecture, and cloud modernization, guiding organizations through complex journeys from on-premises and legacy environments to Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.

The successful candidate will define enterprise-wide cloud strategies, architect hybrid and multi-cloud target states, and oversee execution of cloud migration, application modernization, and platform transformation programs. You will act as a trusted advisor to CXOs, enabling secure, scalable, and future-ready cloud operating models., Enterprise Architecture & Strategy

  • Partner with executive stakeholders to understand business strategy, operating models, and transformation priorities.
  • Define enterprise cloud strategy, including hybrid, multi-cloud, and cloud-first approaches aligned with business outcomes.
  • Develop current-state and target-state architectures, roadmaps, and transition plans covering infrastructure, applications, data, and security.
  • Establish architecture principles, standards, and governance aligned with industry frameworks (TOGAF, CAF, Well-Architected).

Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Architecture

  • Architect the company solutions integrating on-premises platforms with Azure, AWS, and GCP.
  • Design multi-cloud reference architectures to address resilience, regulatory, data residency, and vendor diversification requirements.
  • Select and standardize core platform services across clouds (compute, containers, networking, identity, data, and security).
  • Ensure interoperability, portability, and operational consistency across cloud environments.

Cloud Migration & Modernization Leadership

  • Lead enterprise-scale cloud migration programs, including assessment, dependency mapping, and workload prioritization.
  • Define migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor, rearchitect, retire) tailored to application and business needs.
  • Oversee modernization of legacy platforms into cloud-native, containerized, and microservices-based architectures.
  • Guide adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code to enable repeatable and governed cloud delivery.

Security, Governance & Operating Model

  • Define cloud security architectures across identity, networking, data protection, and threat management.
  • Establish cloud governance models, including landing zones, policy-as-code, cost management, and compliance controls.
  • Design target Cloud Operating Models, including platform teams, SRE/DevOps integration, and FinOps practices.
  • Ensure architectures align with regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements across industries.

Delivery Oversight & Technical Leadership

  • Provide architectural assurance across delivery programs, ensuring alignment to enterprise standards and target architectures.
  • Lead architecture reviews, design authorities, and risk mitigation activities.
  • Mentor solution architects, cloud engineers, and delivery teams across multiple cloud platforms.
  • Balance innovation with architectural discipline, scalability, and operational excellence.

Client Advisory & Pre-Sales

  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders on cloud, hybrid IT, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Lead cloud strategy workshops, architecture assessments, and executive briefings.
  • Support pre-sales efforts including solution shaping, RFP responses, and value articulation for cloud transformation programs.
  • Contribute to development of reusable enterprise architectures, accelerators, and migration frameworks.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of overall IT experience with 5-7+ years in enterprise or cloud architecture roles.
  • Proven track record leading large-scale hybrid and multi-cloud transformations for enterprise clients.
  • Hands-on and architectural experience across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.
  • Strong background in cloud migration, application modernization, and legacy transformation.
  • Experience defining enterprise architecture artifacts, roadmaps, and governance models.
  • Consulting experience engaging with senior executives across multiple industries.

Technical ExpertiseCloud Platforms:

  • Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Containers, Data, Security)
  • AWS (EC2, EKS, RDS, IAM, Networking)
  • GCP (GKE, Compute Engine, BigQuery, IAM)

Architecture Domains:

  • the company & Multi-Cloud Design
  • Application & Platform Modernization
  • Containers, Kubernetes, Microservices
  • DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code
  • Identity, Security, Governance, and Compliance

Certifications (Preferred)

  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect
  • TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification
  • ITIL / Cloud Governance / FinOps (advantageous)

Key Competencies

  • Executive-level communication and advisory skills
  • Strong enterprise and systems-thinking mindset
  • Ability to translate business strategy into actionable architecture
  • Leadership and mentoring capabilities
  • Balance of strategic vision and hands-on architectural depth

About the company

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

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