Senior Cloud Domain Architect

1 month ago


Charlotte, United States Vanguard Full time

In this role, you will:

  • Provide subject matter expertise in designing cloud and hybrid solutions that run on Azure, including Compute, Network, Storage, Monitoring, Security.
  • Advise stakeholders and translate business requirements into designs for Azure Landing Zone/ solutions that align with the Azure Well-Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure.
  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud Platform solutions that meet Customer demands. Drive and implement automation and orchestration solutions to streamline provisioning, deployment and management of Cloud Infrastructure foundational components that can scale securely.
  • Build, implement and document Architecture patterns, Cloud Architecture designs, implementation procedures and operational best practices. Provide Solution Architecture guidance, mentorship, and cloud expertise to cross functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Implement solutions on Azure by partnering with various other job roles, including Cloud Platform Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Developers, Administrators, Security engineers, Network Engineers
  • Implement the cloud technology, application, and platform strategy and performance management, through collaboration and alignment across partner teams, such as finance, risk, marketing, and operations, as well as across divisional Cloud leads.
  • Provide expertise on the divisional operating procedures and standards where cloud applications will be utilized, as well as contingency planning in partnership with business leaders and the risk organization.
  • Drive the definition development and testing of cloud technology and application's current state utilization to meet divisional requirements and goals.
  • Lead the cloud integration architectural process, by implementing application and platform standards, guidelines, best practices, and governance. Lead implementation activity to ensure architecture and design principles are upheld.
  • Communicate with end-users and IT senior developers to ensure the cloud model and applications are consistent with the architecture standards.
  • Create clarity and certainty when there is Architecture ambiguity; communicate to Senior leader stakeholders within the Organization.
  • Influence senior leaders on the strategic direction of cloud, and data center transformation programs.
  • Research Emerging Technologies, develop proof-of-concept prototypes and implementation models.
  • Ensure implementation solutions support architecture objectives (availability, scalability, performance, security, etc.), as appropriate.
  • Communicate highly complex technical concepts effectively to a broad group of stakeholders, and establish relationships with IT leaders, architects, and technical specialists to advance proposed architectural solutions.
  • Report on the competitive landscape and corporate and business unit strategies to provide context for architectural decision making.
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What it takes:

  • A recognized thought leader with excellent communication skills. 
  • Ability to create clarity and certainty when there is Architecture ambiguity; communicate to all stakeholders at varying levels within the organization.
  • Experience in Core Azure Services, Azure governance, Security, Networking, Express Route, S2S VPN devices, Site Recovery, Azure Monitor, RBAC, virtual network and subscription peering
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply the knowledge of Azure Services
  • Familiarity with scalable architecture using Azure Services, Serverless technologies and container Orchestrations Technologies such as Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools such as GitHub/ CICD pipeline
  • Expertise with Cloud Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Concepts and tools such as Terraform.
  • Logging & Monitoring- experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to handle diverse situations, multiple projects, and rapidly changing priorities.
  • Microsoft certifications a plus
  • Minimum of ten years related work experience, with at least five years of technology architect experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we're changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn't just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose - and that's how we've become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let's make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: Do the right thing.

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.



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