Cloud Architect (Full-time Remote, NC Based)

Alliance Health•Durham, NC

37d•$116,011 - $147,914•Remote

About The Position

The Cloud Architect is responsible for the enterprise cloud governance framework, ensuring all development adheres to architecture, security and compliance standards. These responsibilities include driving the evolution of the cloud platform, defining the roadmap for services and applications built upon it. This position is full-time remote. Selected candidate must reside in North Carolina and be willing to travel to the home office (Morrisville, NC) for onsite team meetings as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and at least five (5) years of experience working as a Cloud Architect with direct involvement and responsibilities architecting a Microsoft Azure cloud platform, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Databricks Certified Associate Architect for Apache Spark
Enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure Landing Zones
Azure native security and governance tools, including Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Entra ID
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform
Cloud-native data platforms (e.g., Azure Databricks)
Cloud FinOps best practices
DevOps, Git and CI/CD best practices
Architectural artifacts & documentation (e.g., technical specs, policies, procedures, architecture diagrams)
Agile methodology and tools
HIPAA/HITECH compliance in cloud architectures
Technical leadership skills
Communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Experience working with healthcare infrastructure

Nice To Haves

preferably in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the enterprise Microsoft Azure cloud architecture and integrated data platforms (e.g., Databricks)
Establish and enforce architectural patterns, reference designs, and enterprise standards for all cloud development
Define and maintain enterprise naming standards, tagging strategies, and subscription management models to support governance, cost transparency, and operational efficiency
Govern the design and structure of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules and templates (Terraform)
Conduct regular architectural reviews to ensure solutions align with established standards and strategic goals
Partner with business and platform leaders to translate requirements into a strategic cloud vision
Develop and own the multi-year enterprise cloud strategy and technology roadmap
Align the cloud roadmap with enterprise application modernization, data strategy, and digital transformation initiatives
Evaluate emerging Azure services and industry trends to drive platform innovation and optimization
Own the architectural design of the cloud security framework, ensuring continuous regulatory compliance
Establish and govern Azure policies and security controls for continuous compliance and risk mitigation
Partner with cybersecurity and compliance teams to support audits, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting related to cloud services
Define and implement a FinOps strategy, including standards for cost optimization, budgeting, and forecasting
Communicate architectural designs and strategic decisions to executive leadership and key stakeholders
Serve as the chief technical authority on cloud architecture, collaborating with platform, security, and application teams to ensure alignment
Develop and deliver cloud architecture guidance, standards, and best practices through documentation and presentations
Provide architectural oversight, technical leadership, and mentorship to the cloud engineering team