Architect (Cloud Architect Skillset)

Architect scalable cloud solutions on Azure or AWS, translating business needs into practical, secure, and reliable designs. Lead provisioning, configuration, and integration of cloud services, shaping data, application, and technical architecture components. Develop complex solutions from requirements; create architectural specifications and secure management approvals for major changes. Ensure 24x7 production readiness with performance and capacity planning; optimize reliability, repeatability, and security. Design and implement Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans; enforce encryption, IAM, and minimum-permission policies aligned with HIPAA, HITRUST, ISO 27000, and SOC. Drive operational excellence through CI/CD pipelines, security controls, vendor assessments, platform choices, and cross-team collaboration.