Sr Director, Cloud Architecture

Senior Director, Cloud Architecture – Austin, TX

NTT DATA is seeking a Senior Director, Cloud Architecture to shape and execute the organization’s cloud strategy, oversee cloud infrastructure design, and ensure secure, scalable, and cost‑effective cloud operations.

Position Summary

The Senior Director Cloud Architecture is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing an organization’s cloud strategy, overseeing cloud infrastructure design, and ensuring secure, scalable, and cost‑effective cloud operations. You will lead a team of cloud architects responsible for designing and maintaining cloud-native reference architectures for Azure, AWS, GCP, and OCI that align with enterprise security, scalability, compliance, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Oversee and guide every element of cloud systems analysis and strategic planning, covering both IaaS and PaaS. Define vision, mission, and objectives for the CCoE, including cloud adoption, migration, and innovation initiatives.
• Architecture & Design: Develop and communicate cloud architecture strategies aligned with enterprise objectives and client delivery needs; design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures.
• Governance & Compliance: Oversee governance, audit standards, controls, and processes to monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure; ensure adherence to frameworks like CIS, HIPAA, and NIST.
• Technology Oversight: Maintain deep knowledge of cloud products, technologies, and best practices; evaluate and implement solutions to meet organizational needs; identify opportunities to modernize systems and integrate new cloud technologies.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with stakeholders, vendors, cloud operations, and other service providers to align cloud solutions with business goals. Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross‑team collaboration.
• Operational Excellence: Establish and manage infrastructure‑as‑code (e.g., Terraform, GitHub, Azure DevOps), champion DevOps best practices, and improve deployment velocity and reliability.
• Cost & Performance Optimization: Forecast and optimize cloud costs; improve performance by reducing outages through automation and implementing effective controls.
• Team Leadership: Build, lead, and manage a multidisciplinary team of cloud architects, Terraform developers, FinOps practitioners and DevOps architects. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management for team members.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of managerial experience in cloud architecture, engineering, or IT leadership; deep expertise in cloud technologies and architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture with deep expertise in at least two public cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP, and/or OCI).
• 5+ years’ hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS EC2, S3, RDS, Kubernetes, Lambda) and cloud architecture.
• 5+ years supporting the State of Texas or comparable sized Public Sector organizations.
• Experience designing referenced architectures and public cloud deployment patterns used across large enterprise environments.

Highly Preferred Skills

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Pro, Azure Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect, OCI Architect).
• Experience in multi‑cloud FinOps and cloud cost governance.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with attention to technical detail.
• Passion for developing reusable frameworks and automation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on enablement and mentorship.

Compensation

Starting pay range (remote): $120,000 – $220,000 annually. Actual compensation will depend on factors including location, experience, technical skills, and qualifications.

Position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

Benefits

Eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending or health savings accounts; life and AD&D insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage; paid time off; employee assistance; participation in a 401(k) program with company match; and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

EEO Statement

NTT DATA is an equal–opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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