Cloud Chief Platform Architect

1. Platform Strategy & Architecture

• Define multi-cloud architecture standards for aviation workloads across AWS and Azure.
• Establish reference architectures for containerized workloads (Kubernetes, Docker) and hybrid deployments.
• Drive platform modernization roadmaps, including migration of legacy systems to cloud-native architectures.

2. Cloud Governance & Compliance

• Implement Zero Trust Architecture, identity-based access controls, and encryption strategies.
• Ensure compliance with FAA/EASA safety standards, GDPR, and enterprise security policies.
• Participate in Architecture Review Boards (ARB) and enforce governance across aviation programs.

3. Performance & Reliability

• Design high-availability, disaster recovery (DR), and multi-region failover strategies.
• Optimize cost and performance baselines for large-scale aviation operations.

4. DevOps & Automation

• Define CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices for platform deployments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, and Crossplane.

5. Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with application architects, security teams, and business stakeholders.
• Mentor platform engineering teams and lead architectural discussions for aviation modernization.

Technical Skills

• Cloud Platforms: Deep expertise in AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, Lambda) and Azure (VMs, VNet, Azure AD, Key Vault).
• Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes (AKS/EKS), Helm, Kustomize.
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, ARM templates.
• Networking & Security: VPC, NSG, firewalls, VPNs, hybrid connectivity.
• Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry.
• DevOps Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Argo CD.

Domain Knowledge

• Aviation platforms (TOPS, CROAMIS, Crew Management).
• FAA/EASA compliance and safety standards.

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinking and leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• TOGAF or SAFe® Agilist for architecture governance., * 12-18+ years in technology architecture roles.
• 6+ years in multi-cloud platform architecture (AWS + Azure).
• Proven track record in aviation IT modernization and large-scale enterprise solutions.