Senior Cloud architect

Nexiva • New York City, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The client is seeking a strategic and technically adept Enterprise Architect to lead the development of enterprise-wide architecture standards, drive cloud modernization, manage technical debt, and oversee the Architecture Review process for all technology procurement. This role is critical in ensuring architectural integrity, reducing redundancy, and aligning technology investments with business strategy—while also providing deep technical leadership in Azure and hybrid cloud environments.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience.
• Azure Cloud Platform: 7–9 years
• Hybrid On-Prem / Cloud: 4–6 years
• Cloud Networking: 4–6 years
• Cloud Security: 2–3 years
• Microsoft Visio: 2–3 years
• ARB / Governance Leadership: 3+ years
• Technical Procurement Oversight: 2+ years

Nice To Haves

• GCP (Google Cloud): 1–2 years
• AWS / OCI: 1–2 years
• Cloud FinOps: 1–2 years
• Cloud Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS/GCP Architect
• TOGAF (Enterprise Architecture Framework) preferred
• ITIL (Service Management) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of enterprise-wide architecture standards.
• Drive cloud modernization.
• Manage technical debt.
• Oversee the Architecture Review process for all technology procurement.
• Ensure architectural integrity.
• Reduce redundancy.
• Align technology investments with business strategy.
• Provide deep technical leadership in Azure and hybrid cloud environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed