Rackspace-posted 3 months ago
$161,000 - $275,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
1,001-5,000 employees

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Cloud Solution Architect with deep hands-on experience in enterprise cloud migrations and advanced networking expertise. This role requires a seasoned professional who can lead complex, large-scale transformations from on-premises infrastructure to AWS and Azure cloud platforms while ensuring robust security, performance, and scalability outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strategic cloud architecture vision with tactical implementation skills, possessing expert-level knowledge of enterprise networking technologies including Palo Alto firewalls and F5 load balancers. This position demands someone who can seamlessly transition between boardroom strategy discussions and hands-on technical implementation.

  • Design and architect comprehensive cloud solutions for large enterprise customers migrating from on-premises to AWS and/or Azure
  • Develop migration roadmaps and phased approach strategies for complex, multi-tier applications and infrastructure
  • Lead cloud-first and cloud-native architectural decisions, ensuring optimal cost, performance, and security outcomes
  • Create detailed technical specifications, architectural blueprints, and implementation guides
  • Establish cloud governance frameworks, including security policies, compliance standards, and operational procedures
  • Plan and execute large-scale enterprise migrations involving thousands of workloads, applications, and terabytes of data
  • Conduct comprehensive application portfolio assessments and migration readiness evaluations
  • Design and implement hybrid cloud architectures during transition phases
  • Lead cross-functional migration teams including infrastructure, application, security, and networking specialists
  • Develop and execute cutover strategies with minimal business disruption
  • Create disaster recovery and business continuity plans for migrated workloads
  • Design and implement complex network architectures using Palo Alto, Cisco Networks security platforms and SDWANs
  • Architect, configure and optimize F5 load balancers deployments for high-availability, scalable applications in cloud environments
  • Architect secure network segmentation strategies using traditional and cloud-based network resources
  • Implement advanced routing protocols, VPN connections, and Direct Connect/ExpressRoute solutions
  • Design zero-trust network architectures and micro-segmentation strategies
  • Integrate on-premises network infrastructure with cloud networking services
  • Develop, configure and deploy cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and configuration management
  • Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and third-party tools
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues across network, compute, storage, and application layers
  • Perform security assessments and implement remediation strategies
  • Optimize cloud costs through right-sizing, reserved instances, and architectural improvements
  • Serve as the primary technical advisor to C-level executives during cloud transformation initiatives
  • Conduct architectural reviews and provide technical recommendations to senior stakeholders
  • Mentor and guide junior architects and engineering teams
  • Present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Collaborate with sales teams during pre-sales technical discussions and RFP responses
  • 10+ years of enterprise IT experience with minimum 7 years focused on cloud technologies
  • Expert-level knowledge in AWS (Azure is nice to have) platforms
  • Proven track record of large-scale enterprise migrations (1000+ servers or $10M+ infrastructure value)
  • Deep expertise in cloud-native services: compute, storage, databases
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud security frameworks, identity management, and compliance standards (SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
  • 5+ years hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-Series, VM-Series, Prisma, Panorama)
  • 3+ years expert-level experience with F5 load balancers (BIG-IP, F5 DNS, Application Security)
  • Deep understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security principles
  • Experience with SD-WAN, SASE, and cloud-native security solutions
  • Expert in Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, Ansible
  • Programming/Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash, JSON, YAML
  • Experience with cloud databases (RDS, Aurora, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB)
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence senior executives
  • Proven project management experience with large-scale technical initiatives
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
  • Master's degree in relevant technical field
  • Additional certifications: CISSP, CCNP, CCIE
  • Experience with multi-cloud strategies and cloud-agnostic architectures
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks: FedRAMP, SOX, GDPR
  • Experience in regulated industries: Financial Services, Healthcare, Government
  • Prior consulting or client-facing experience with enterprise customers
  • Experience with cloud cost optimization and FinOps practices
  • Base pay ranges from $161,000/year to $275,000/year based on geographic market
  • Incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives
  • Equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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