Ingredion
ingredients
TechnicalInfrastructure&CloudArchitect
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“Technical Infrastructure & Cloud Architect at Ingredion. Skills: Cloud Architecture & Design, Database Architecture & Optimization, Cloud Interfaces & Integrations, Cloud Security & Connectivity Architecture, Vendor & Financial Management, Continuous Improvement & Standards. Designing, implementing, and optimizing Ingredion’s global cloud architecture. Defining and maintaining technical standards for cloud infrastructure, integrations, and connectivity”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure performance, scalability, security, and cost efficiency of global cloud architecture; Deliver robust, secure, and sustainable cloud solutions that meet business and technical objectives; Ensure high availability, performance, and cost efficiency of cloud database architectures; Ensure compliance with security, performance, and retention standards for cloud-based data assets; Ensure compliance with Ingredion’s security frameworks; Ensure adherence to design, cost, and performance expectations with cloud service providers and managed service partners; Optimize contracts, licensing, and cloud resource usage; Ensure cost transparency and governance
Industry & Context.
Excellent analytical skills
Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure or cloud architecture, 3+ years in a hands-on technical cloud architecture role, Expertise in designing and managing IaaS and PaaS environments in Azure, AWS, or GCP, Deep understanding of networking, security, compute, and storage architectures in cloud environments, Proven experience with automation, orchestration, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation), Knowledge of cloud database services and optimization techniques, Experience with cloud cost management (FinOps) practices and tools, Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and API integration frameworks
Nice to Have
Master’s degree, Azure or GCP expertise preferred, Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect, Experience integrating AI/ML, analytics, or data lake platforms within enterprise cloud environments, Understanding of ITIL and service management principles in a cloud context, Vendor management and negotiation experience, Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed, global organization
What You'll Do.
and optimizing Ingredion’s global cloud architecture
Defining and maintaining technical standards for cloud infrastructure
Supporting the company’s cloud modernization and digital transformation initiatives
Developing and maintaining Ingredion’s IaaS and PaaS technical architecture across multiple cloud platforms
Defining and enforcing cloud design standards
reference architectures
Driving cloud infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards
Designing and optimizing cloud database architectures
Defining and implementing backup
and disaster recovery strategies for cloud-based data assets
Architecting and supporting API integrations and data exchange between on-premises
and cloud-hosted systems
Ensuring interoperability between enterprise systems
and third-party applications
Defining and implementing cloud security architecture
Designing network and connectivity architectures for hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Supporting identity and access management (IAM) design
privileged access controls
and zero-trust principles
Conducting risk assessments and remediation planning for cloud-based environments
Managing technical relationships with cloud service providers and managed service partners
Leading Cloud FinOps initiatives
Evaluating emerging cloud technologies
and tools for adoption
Contributing to enterprise cloud governance frameworks and change management processes
Developing and maintaining technical documentation
reference architectures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Enterprise Architecture, Global Information Security, Infrastructure Operations, and DTS Innovation, and DTS Data & Analytics teams; Partner with application and data teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and cost-optimized cloud solutions; Collaborate with database administrators to ensure compliance with security, performance, and retention standards; Partner with development and data engineering teams to streamline integration pipelines and automate deployments; Define and implement cloud security architecture in partnership with the Global Cybersecurity team; Serve as a technical advisor and mentor for infrastructure and application teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
Lead cross-functional initiatives
Full Job Description
**About Ingredion:** Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. **Location: Westchester, Illinois** **Workplace Type: (Hybrid)** **Reports to: Director, Global Digital Infrastructure & Operations** The Technical Infrastructure & Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Ingredion’s global cloud architecture to ensure performance, scalability, security, and cost efficiency. This role will define and maintain technical standards for cloud infrastructure, integrations, and connectivity across hybrid cloud environments while supporting the company’s cloud modernization and digital transformation initiatives. In this hands-on role, you will leverage your technical subject matter expertise to collaborate closely with Enterprise Architecture, Global Information Security, Infrastructure Operations, and DTS Innovation, and DTS Data & Analytics teams to deliver robust, secure, and sustainable cloud solutions that meet business and technical objectives. This role will report to our Director, Global Digital Infrastructure & Operations. **What you will do:** • Cloud Architecture & Design • Develop and maintain Ingredion’s IaaS and PaaS technical architecture across multiple cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). • Define and enforce cloud design standards, reference architectures, and best practices for infrastructure and application hosting. • Partner with application and data teams to deliver scalable, reli
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