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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Enterprise Cloud Architect - **Company:** HNTB - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $165,550.0 - $264,450.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Cyber Security, Data Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Terraform - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3143fa8451ee8b03 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 10 years information technology experience, or * In lieu of education, 14 years information technology experience, * Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise cloud architectures, including landing zones, identity integration, networking, and policy-based governance across major hyperscaler environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP). * Strong working knowledge of cloud identity and access management, networking, and security architecture, with the ability to translate these into enterprise-scale design standards. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, including module design, standards definition, and pipeline integration. * Experience leading enterprise cloud migration and hybrid cloud architecture in large, complex organizations. * Experience establishing cloud governance, FinOps, and operational standards at the enterprise level, including tagging, lifecycle management, and cost optimization practices. * Hands-on technical credibility, with the ability to validate architecture through working proofs of concept, reference implementations, and code review. * Ability to influence without authority and partner effectively across infrastructure, application, data, AI, security, and vendor teams. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce architecture documentation, decision records, and guidance suitable for both technical and executive audiences. * AI literacy, with a demonstrated ability to use AI tools effectively to improve productivity, accelerate research and design work, and streamline day-to-day responsibilities. What We Prefer: * Direct experience with Microsoft Azure as the primary cloud platform, including Azure-native services for compute, networking, identity, data, security, and AI. * Familiarity with the Microsoft enterprise stack, including Microsoft 365 and Entra ID. * Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or comparable certifications from AWS or GCP. * Experience supporting cloud architecture for modern data platforms and AI workloads. * Experience defining governance frameworks across multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP), including policies, security, cost controls, FinOps, and compliance standards, with an emphasis on consistency, automation, and enterprise-scale oversight. ## Description This opportunity is for an Enterprise Cloud Architect who will serve as HNTB's internal subject matter expert for enterprise cloud architecture, with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure. The role sets cloud architectural direction, defines standards and reference architectures, builds proofs of concept and reference implementations, and provides technical leadership across infrastructure, data, application, AI, and security domains. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Associate Vice President, Director of Technology Strategy, Data and AI., * Presents complex technical concepts and ideas to Business Executives, IT Executives and technical staff. May review technical information from other technical architects. * Documents complex technical concepts in a business consumable way. * Provides strategic guidance in technology to Business Executives and IT Executives. * Strategically prepares the firm for future IT needs. * Provides strategic technical guidance to large projects. * Serves as a member of the Enterprise Architecture Committee, performing solution reviews to ensure adherence to architecture standards and strategy. * Facilitates the research, evaluation and selection of hardware and software technology and product standards. * Mentors team and other IT staff on current and upcoming trends and technologies. * Performs other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [The Open-source Java SDK for Multi-Cloud Development - Sandeep Pal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2113-the-open-source-java-sdk-for-multi-cloud-development-sandeep-pal) - [Reference Architecture of AI in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1613-reference-architecture-of-ai-in-the-cloud) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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