Executive Director, Cloud Architecture

Trimont • Atlanta, GA

16h

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Executive Director, Cloud Architecture to lead the design and implementation of trivinna's Microsoft Azure environment. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting a secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure that supports our commercial loan servicing platform from the ground up. You will define cloud standards, establish governance frameworks, and work closely with engineering, data, and security teams to ensure the platform is built for performance, compliance, and long-term growth. This is a foundational role with significant influence over the technical direction of trivinna's infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 11+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or related technical roles.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, with hands-on experience with production deployments
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform and/or Azure Bicep).
• Solid understanding of Azure networking (VNets, ExpressRoute, Private Link, hub-and-spoke).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Proven experience implementing cloud security controls, identity management, and compliance frameworks in regulated industries.
• Strong communication skills for presenting architectural decisions to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in financial services, fintech, SaaS, or other regulated technology environments preferred.
• Familiarity with Azure data services (Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Data Lake Storage) preferred.
• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures and migration strategies preferred.
• Knowledge of FinOps principles and Azure cost governance tooling preferred.
• Understanding of zero-trust security models and platform engineering contexts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and own the end-to-end Azure architecture, including computing, networking, storage, identity, and data services.
• Define and maintain cloud architecture blueprints, standards, and governance frameworks
• Evaluate, select, and implement Azure services (e.g., AKS, Azure Functions, Service Bus) to meet platform requirements.
• Architect high availability and disaster recovery strategies across regions and zones.
• Lead architectural reviews, design sessions, and proof-of-concept initiatives to validate technical approaches.
• Establish and enforce cloud architecture standards, guardrails, and best practices across engineering teams.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks using Terraform or Bicep for automated, auditable provisioning.
• Architect and oversee CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps for automated deployment and infrastructure management.
• Design containerized environments using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, and networking.
• Define and implement secure networking architectures (VNets, subnets, peering, private endpoints, hub-and-spoke).
• Architect and coordinate data infrastructure (Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Data Factory) with data engineering teams.
• Implement cloud security architecture, identity management (Azure AD, RBAC), and network security controls.
• Establish Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Defender for Cloud for governance and compliance.
• Lead security assessments and ensure compliance (SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA).
• Design cost-efficient architecture, implement Azure Cost Management, and provide regular cost reporting and optimization recommendations.
• Document architecture decisions and maintain operational runbooks.
• Collaborate with engineering, data, and product teams; provide technical mentorship and foster knowledge sharing.
• Proactively contributes to the growth and development of trivinna’s culture.

Benefits

• Trimont and trivinna are equal opportunity employers, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace.
• We are proud to maintain a drug-free policy, ensuring that our community is a secure and productive space for all our team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive