Effectual

SeniorCloudArchitect

$160–200k Remote Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Cloud Architect at Effectual. Skills: Cloud architecture, Enterprise architecture, AWS solutions. Lead Enterprise Architecture Programs. Define enterprise target-state cloud architecture”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Physical demands

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Lead Enterprise Architecture Programs, Define enterprise target-state cloud architecture, Establish reusable architecture standards, Architect scalable, highly available AWS solutions, Build multi-account landing zones, Architect hybrid connectivity, Architect DRC architectures, Architect solutions across containers, Architect solutions across storage, Architect solutions across networking, Architect solutions across data platforms, Architect solutions across serverless computing, Define architecture strategy, Govern technical standards, Mentor client teams, Mentor internal architects

Nice to Have

AWS Well-Architected Framework principles

What You'll Do.

Lead Enterprise Architecture Programs

Define enterprise target-state cloud architecture

Define phased roadmap strategies

Lead architecture review boards

Lead executive design discussions

Establish reusable architecture standards

Establish delivery patterns

Design Cloud Infrastructure

Architect scalable AWS solutions

Architect highly available AWS solutions

Build multi-account landing zones

Build hybrid connectivity

Build DRC architectures

Architect solutions across containers

Architect solutions across storage

Architect solutions across networking

Architect solutions across data platforms

Architect solutions across serverless computing

Define architecture strategy

Govern technical standards

Mentor internal architects

Lead modernization initiatives

Lead resilience initiatives

Lead security initiatives

Lead optimization initiatives

Partner with Engagement Managers

Deliver exceptional customer experience

Deliver exceptional delivery team experience

Demonstrate Effectual’s experience

Demonstrate Effectual’s expertise

Deliver high-quality solutions

Deliver leading-practice solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Client leadership; Internal architects; Engagement Managers

Communication Scope

Executive design discussions

Process & Methodology

Roadmap strategies

Full Job Description

Position Summary Effectual Senior Cloud Architects are responsible for technical leadership of Professional Services projects. They partner with Engagement Managers (EMs) to deliver an exceptional customer and delivery team experience. Effectual Cloud Architects are “Brand Ambassadors” and are expected to demonstrate Effectual’s experience and expertise through the delivery of high-quality, leading-practice solutions to customers. Aligning business technology with an organization’s strategy and goals can often be a complex and overwhelming process without the right tools and expertise. A Glimpse into the Daily Routine of a Senior Cloud Architect Effectual is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to lead complex enterprise cloud architecture engagements for strategic clients. As a senior technical expert and trusted advisor, you’ll define architecture strategy, govern technical standards, and mentor both client teams and internal architects across modernization, resilience, security, and optimization initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead Enterprise Architecture Programs Define enterprise target-state cloud architecture and phased roadmap strategies Lead architecture review boards and executive design discussions with client leadership Establish reusable architecture standards, guardrails, and delivery patterns across programs Design Cloud Infrastructure Architect scalable, highly available AWS solutions using Well-Architected Framework principles Build multi-account landing zones, hybrid connectivity (Direct Connect, Transit Gateway), and DR/BC architectures Architect solutions across containers, storage, networking, data platforms, and serverless computing Automate walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enab

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