Remote role of Cloud Enterprise Architect
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
Cloud Enterprise Architect
Buffalo, NY ( Hybrid 3 days onsite/2 days remote)/ open for 100% Remote also
6+-month contract
Web Cam Interview
$70-$80/Hr on W2
NOTES FROM MANAGER / REQUIRED SKILLS & EXP .:
• Skill Set 1: Detailed Solutions Architecture
• Skill Set 2: Cloud experience
• Skill Set 3: Strong communication skills
Job Summary
• As a Cloud Architect at M&T Bank, you will play a pivotal role in the bank's strategic transition from an on-premises data center to a hybrid model involving colocation and a single public cloud.
• This position requires a deep understanding of banking compliance and U.S. Federal regulations, as well as expertise in designing and implementing cloud solutions that align with the bank's operational and security standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Planning: Develop and refine the roadmap for transitioning to a hybrid cloud model, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• High-Level Design: Create comprehensive high-level designs for cloud architecture, addressing scalability, security, and compliance.
• Detailed Solutions Architecture : Translate high-level designs into detailed solutions architecture, providing clear guidance for implementation teams.
• Compliance Expertise: Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to banking compliance standards and U.S. Federal regulations.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and business units, to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions.
• Implementation Guidance: Lead and guide implementation teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Trusted Advisor: Build strong relationships with management, providing expert advice and insights to support decision-making.
• Communication : Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding and collaboration.
• Third Party Engagement: Ensures seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners directly impacting SLAs, cost, performance, and agility in hybrid cloud environments.
Expected Skills
• Strong Communication Skills: The ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, collaborate effectively across teams, and ensure smooth project execution.
• Security and Compliance: Familiarity with Azure Security Center, identity management using Azure AD, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Networking Fundamentals: Understanding virtual networks, subnets, load balancers, DNS, and hybrid connectivity in Azure environments.
• Cloud Computing Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cloud principles, services, and architecture, particularly with Microsoft Azure.
• Solution Architecture: Designing scalable, secure, and efficient solutions blueprints to meet organizational needs.
• Azure Services Mastery: Proficiency in Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure App Services, and Azure Cosmos DB.
• Automation and DevOps: Skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and expertise in CI/CD pipelines.
• Data Management : Competence in Azure data storage options, data migration strategies, and analytics services.
• Cost Optimization : The ability to manage resources effectively and implement strategies for cost control within Azure environments.
• Critical Thinking Skills: creative and analytical approach to diagnosing and resolving technical challenges.
• Continuous Learning: Staying updated on Azure's rapidly evolving tools, features, and best practices.
Expected Knowledge
• Container Orchestration Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes-based platforms like AKS and OpenShift for managing containerized applications.
• DevOps Integration: Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments.
• Application Deployment: Understanding how to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently in OpenShift.
• Security Practices: Familiarity with OpenShift's built-in security features, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and security contexts for containers.
• Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenShift's native monitoring solutions.
• Customization and Extensibility: Ability to use OpenShift templates, operators, and Helm charts for personalized deployments.
• Data Warehousing Concepts: Understanding of Snowflake's cloud-native data warehouse architecture, as well as Data Bricks and Fabric.
• Data Integration Patterns: Experience in designing data exchange patterns between on premises and public cloud for synchronized, a synchronized and batch exchange.
• Data Sharing Capabilities: Familiarity with Snowflake's data-sharing capabilities for seamless collaboration across organizations.
Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field
• 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of Colo providers, data center operations, and SLA management
• Certifications in Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Certified Cloud Service Manager, DevOps Engineer
Expected Deliverables
• Cloud Transition Roadmap: A detailed plan outlining the steps for migrating to a hybrid cloud model.
• High-Level Design Documents : Comprehensive documentation of the proposed cloud architecture.
• Solutions Architecture Blueprints: Detailed designs ready for implementation.
• Compliance Reports: Documentation demonstrating adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Implementation Plans: Clear and actionable plans for deploying cloud solutions.
• Performance Metrics: Reports on the effectiveness and efficiency of implemented solutions.
• Stakeholder Presentations: Engaging presentations to communicate progress and outcomes to management and other stakeholders.
• This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving innovation in the financial sector.
Please provide candidates responses for ALL of the questions below to confirm they have ALL of the required skills/experience (please reply ASAP as submittals to our client are time sensitive):
• Do you reside in or near the Buffalo, NY or area to be onsite from day 1 for a hybrid work model, or open to relocation at your own expense to be onsite in a hybrid work model from day 1, or seeing 100% remote?
• If hired, are you able to work on Globalquest's W2 without any issues?
• Do you have any issues working in Eastern time zone hours?
• LinkedIn profile link?
• Yrs. of IT exp. overall?
• Yrs. of exp. as an Enterprise Architect?
• How many yrs. of exp. in cloud architecture focused on Azure hybrid environments (Min. of 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments required)?
• Yrs. of exp./knowledge of Colo providers, data center operations, and SLA management (required)?
• Certifications in Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Certified Cloud Service Manager, DevOps Engineer (required)?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Container Orchestration Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes-based platforms like AKS and OpenShift for managing containerized applications?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ DevOps Integration: Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Application Deployment: Understanding how to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently in OpenShift?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Security Practices: Familiarity with OpenShift's built-in security features, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and security contexts for containers?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenShift's native monitoring solutions?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Customization and Extensibility: Ability to use OpenShift templates, operators, and Helm charts for personalized deployments?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Warehousing Concepts: Understanding of Snowflake's cloud-native data warehouse architecture, as well as Data Bricks and Fabric?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Integration Patterns: Experience in designing data exchange patterns between on premises and public cloud for synchronized, a synchronized and batch exchange?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Sharing Capabilities: Familiarity with Snowflake's data-sharing capabilities for seamless collaboration across organizations?
• Do you possess a Bachelor's in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field (required)? Apply tot his job
Buffalo, NY ( Hybrid 3 days onsite/2 days remote)/ open for 100% Remote also
6+-month contract
Web Cam Interview
$70-$80/Hr on W2
NOTES FROM MANAGER / REQUIRED SKILLS & EXP .:
• Skill Set 1: Detailed Solutions Architecture
• Skill Set 2: Cloud experience
• Skill Set 3: Strong communication skills
Job Summary
• As a Cloud Architect at M&T Bank, you will play a pivotal role in the bank's strategic transition from an on-premises data center to a hybrid model involving colocation and a single public cloud.
• This position requires a deep understanding of banking compliance and U.S. Federal regulations, as well as expertise in designing and implementing cloud solutions that align with the bank's operational and security standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Planning: Develop and refine the roadmap for transitioning to a hybrid cloud model, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• High-Level Design: Create comprehensive high-level designs for cloud architecture, addressing scalability, security, and compliance.
• Detailed Solutions Architecture : Translate high-level designs into detailed solutions architecture, providing clear guidance for implementation teams.
• Compliance Expertise: Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to banking compliance standards and U.S. Federal regulations.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and business units, to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions.
• Implementation Guidance: Lead and guide implementation teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Trusted Advisor: Build strong relationships with management, providing expert advice and insights to support decision-making.
• Communication : Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding and collaboration.
• Third Party Engagement: Ensures seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners directly impacting SLAs, cost, performance, and agility in hybrid cloud environments.
Expected Skills
• Strong Communication Skills: The ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, collaborate effectively across teams, and ensure smooth project execution.
• Security and Compliance: Familiarity with Azure Security Center, identity management using Azure AD, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Networking Fundamentals: Understanding virtual networks, subnets, load balancers, DNS, and hybrid connectivity in Azure environments.
• Cloud Computing Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cloud principles, services, and architecture, particularly with Microsoft Azure.
• Solution Architecture: Designing scalable, secure, and efficient solutions blueprints to meet organizational needs.
• Azure Services Mastery: Proficiency in Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure App Services, and Azure Cosmos DB.
• Automation and DevOps: Skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and expertise in CI/CD pipelines.
• Data Management : Competence in Azure data storage options, data migration strategies, and analytics services.
• Cost Optimization : The ability to manage resources effectively and implement strategies for cost control within Azure environments.
• Critical Thinking Skills: creative and analytical approach to diagnosing and resolving technical challenges.
• Continuous Learning: Staying updated on Azure's rapidly evolving tools, features, and best practices.
Expected Knowledge
• Container Orchestration Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes-based platforms like AKS and OpenShift for managing containerized applications.
• DevOps Integration: Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments.
• Application Deployment: Understanding how to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently in OpenShift.
• Security Practices: Familiarity with OpenShift's built-in security features, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and security contexts for containers.
• Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenShift's native monitoring solutions.
• Customization and Extensibility: Ability to use OpenShift templates, operators, and Helm charts for personalized deployments.
• Data Warehousing Concepts: Understanding of Snowflake's cloud-native data warehouse architecture, as well as Data Bricks and Fabric.
• Data Integration Patterns: Experience in designing data exchange patterns between on premises and public cloud for synchronized, a synchronized and batch exchange.
• Data Sharing Capabilities: Familiarity with Snowflake's data-sharing capabilities for seamless collaboration across organizations.
Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field
• 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of Colo providers, data center operations, and SLA management
• Certifications in Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Certified Cloud Service Manager, DevOps Engineer
Expected Deliverables
• Cloud Transition Roadmap: A detailed plan outlining the steps for migrating to a hybrid cloud model.
• High-Level Design Documents : Comprehensive documentation of the proposed cloud architecture.
• Solutions Architecture Blueprints: Detailed designs ready for implementation.
• Compliance Reports: Documentation demonstrating adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Implementation Plans: Clear and actionable plans for deploying cloud solutions.
• Performance Metrics: Reports on the effectiveness and efficiency of implemented solutions.
• Stakeholder Presentations: Engaging presentations to communicate progress and outcomes to management and other stakeholders.
• This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving innovation in the financial sector.
Please provide candidates responses for ALL of the questions below to confirm they have ALL of the required skills/experience (please reply ASAP as submittals to our client are time sensitive):
• Do you reside in or near the Buffalo, NY or area to be onsite from day 1 for a hybrid work model, or open to relocation at your own expense to be onsite in a hybrid work model from day 1, or seeing 100% remote?
• If hired, are you able to work on Globalquest's W2 without any issues?
• Do you have any issues working in Eastern time zone hours?
• LinkedIn profile link?
• Yrs. of IT exp. overall?
• Yrs. of exp. as an Enterprise Architect?
• How many yrs. of exp. in cloud architecture focused on Azure hybrid environments (Min. of 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments required)?
• Yrs. of exp./knowledge of Colo providers, data center operations, and SLA management (required)?
• Certifications in Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Certified Cloud Service Manager, DevOps Engineer (required)?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Container Orchestration Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes-based platforms like AKS and OpenShift for managing containerized applications?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ DevOps Integration: Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Application Deployment: Understanding how to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently in OpenShift?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Security Practices: Familiarity with OpenShift's built-in security features, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and security contexts for containers?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenShift's native monitoring solutions?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Customization and Extensibility: Ability to use OpenShift templates, operators, and Helm charts for personalized deployments?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Warehousing Concepts: Understanding of Snowflake's cloud-native data warehouse architecture, as well as Data Bricks and Fabric?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Integration Patterns: Experience in designing data exchange patterns between on premises and public cloud for synchronized, a synchronized and batch exchange?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Sharing Capabilities: Familiarity with Snowflake's data-sharing capabilities for seamless collaboration across organizations?
• Do you possess a Bachelor's in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field (required)? Apply tot his job