Cloud / Infrastructure Solution Architect

• Engage with business stakeholders to review the Business Requirements Document and clarify needs.
• Translate business requirements into technical requirements and solution designs.
• Identify and collaborate with Technology Infrastructure SMEs for design discussions and decisions.
• Produce Low Level Designs using the ITSM Framework’s Service Request Design Console.
• Create High Level Designs in Visio and Adobe aligned to approved standards.
• Apply BAC Reference Architecture standards and bank frameworks to deliver supported solutions.
• Identify non-standard products and drive resolution with the appropriate parties.
• Partner with the Chief Engineer and Capacity Planner on hosting targets and sizing for CPU, memory, and storage.
• Document issues, risks, assumptions, and key decisions impacting design and delivery.
• Detail LLD elements including compute, memory, storage (NAS/SAN, size, ownership), backups, retention, file systems, application tiers, hosting locations, AD OUs, maintenance windows, and required software.
• Communicate status and escalate issues with the Technology Project Manager as needed.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Management to obtain hardware quotes when applicable.
• Conduct reviews with SMEs to obtain cost and design signoffs.
• Maintain and publish accurate design deliverables in the project repository.
• Support Technology Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle.

We are seeking an experienced Cloud/Application Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure design, and ITSM-driven solutioning and a proven ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable technical designs and deliver end-to-end infrastructure solutions., * Ability to design end-to-end infrastructure solutions across application, middleware, database, and hosting layers.

• Strong knowledge of cloud and cloud-based technologies, with experience in Oracle Cloud or AWS.
• Understanding of network infrastructure including HTTP, TCP, DNS, and load balancers.
• Knowledge of database technologies and interfaces.
• Proficiency creating conceptual and detailed designs using Microsoft Visio and relevant documentation tools.
• Familiarity with ITSM processes and SR Design Console-driven design workflows.
• Experience with PMM/DSES processes and required outputs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with customer service focus and influencing ability.
• Ability to meet committed deliverable dates with required quality.

Preferred Skills:

• Cloud security knowledge and application across design and delivery.
• Background as a software developer to support application-aware infrastructure designs.

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.