Principal Cloud Infrastructure Architect

POSITION SUMMARY

The Principal Cloud Infrastructure Architect is a senior leadership role responsible for defining, driving, and delivering the enterprise cloud strategy across Azure and AWS, and you will architect the migration of on-premises and data center workloads to cloud-native environments, establish Infrastructure-as-Code standards, embed AI and machine learning capabilities into the infrastructure fabric, and lead a high-performing engineering team. As we scale Azure as our foundational platform, this role is pivotal in ensuring our infrastructure is not only resilient and secure, but AI-ready, intelligent, and built for the next decade of innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cloud Strategy

• Define Vision: Lead the formulation of a comprehensive cloud strategy aligning with corporate goals, emphasizing AI integration to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements, driving organizational growth and innovation.
• Architecture Leadership: Spearhead architectural decisions for cloud adoption, focusing on performance, scalability, and resilience. Utilize AI-driven analytics to optimize resource allocation and infrastructure stability, ensuring seamless migration of workloads to cloud-native environments.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish robust monitoring frameworks using AI tools for real-time insights into cloud performance. Drive continuous improvements, ensuring infrastructure remains agile, secure, and capable of supporting Empower's rapid growth and innovation targets.

Infrastructure Development

• Code Standards: Develop and enforce Infrastructure-as-Code best practices, ensuring consistent and efficient deployment across environments. Leverage AI to automate code reviews and enhance deployment accuracy, minimizing human errors and reducing deployment times.
• AI Integration: Lead initiatives to embed AI and machine learning capabilities within the infrastructure, enhancing predictive analytics, operational efficiency, an