Cloud Solution Architect

Job Description

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Cloud Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Enterprise Architecture: Proven ability to design and implement end-to-end cloud solutions, including multi-cloud and hybrid models.
• Strong knowledge of conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling.
• Experience in data cataloging, data lineage, and governance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based databases, data lakes, and data warehousing solutions.
• Expertise in data security controls (encryption, masking, access policies).
• Experience in microservices, containerization, and serverless computing.
• Proficiency in API management, application security, and CI/CD automation.
• Deep understanding of transitioning strategies from Legacy to cloud applications.
• Security & Compliance: Strong understanding of cloud security controls, IAM, compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOC2, NIST), and threat mitigation strategies.
• Strategic Collaboration: Experience working with CIOs and IT leaders to define digital transformation roadmaps.
• TOGAF Certification
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
• SABSA (Security Architecture)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Experience in Industry-Specific Cloud Solutions (e.g., Public Services, utilities, and Energy).
• Knowledge of AI/ML & Big Data in cloud environments.