What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Architect position at First Tek, Inc.?
Job Description :
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with a deep understanding of hyper-scalar cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) to architect, design, and build private cloud solutions similar to hyper-scalar platforms. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of cloud network, platform, and security, along with the ability to lead technical teams and manage platform (product) delivery. Additional experience with containers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and GitOps practices is essential.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and develop multi-tenant solutions for cloud Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings.
- Architect, deploy, and operate multi-cloud security solutions / platforms at an enterprise scale.
- Create end-to-end technical solutions in the security domain to meet business and customer needs.
- Define and manage the platform (product) roadmap, prioritizing features and technical solutions based on business needs and customer feedback.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define the vision for the platform, and drive development priorities.
- Lead and coordinate the technical team to deliver on product goals, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
- Develop self-service capabilities to enable customer onboarding and user management on the platform.
- Assess and provide guidance on clients' security architectures and requirements.
- Establish and implement policies to enhance security posture and minimize threat exposure.
- Identify, evaluate, and integrate modern security tools, technologies, and best practices across a multi-cloud landscape.
- Provide architecture guidance on cloud-native solutions, security frameworks, and policy compliance.
- Engage with ITSM functions (Change Management, Incident Management, Problem Management, Request Management) to align with platform needs and governance.
Technical Skills & Experience :
o Authoring and managing IAM and organizational policies.
o Developing applications utilizing private networks (e.g., private endpoints, VNet integrations, IPSec configurations).
