Job Description

Data Center & Cloud Architect
Position Overview
The Data Center & Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions across both on-premises and cloud platforms. This role combines strategic architecture with hands-on engineering, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable systems that support business and manufacturing operations. The position also involves servant leadership, guiding technical teams through complex challenges while driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across IT teams.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premises and Azure/AWS/GCP platforms.
• Act as lead engineer for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization of infrastructure.
• Implement and enforce infrastructure security protocols, including IAM, segmentation, and compliance controls.
• Monitor and optimize resources to ensure performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Design and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Lead cross-functional projects from planning to implementation, ensuring timely delivery.
• Maintain documentation of architecture, configurations, and operational processes.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6+ years in cloud engineering and data center management, with 3+ years in an architecture or senior engineering role.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP also valuable).
• Strong background in hybrid IT environments, on-premises infrastructure, networking, firewalls, and virtualization.
• Proficiency with automation tools and scripting (Terraform, Ansible, Python).
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Architect (Azure preferred).
• Additional certifications in security, networking, or data center technologies are a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

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