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AWS/Azure Architect

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 21 hours ago • Updated 35 minutes ago

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Cliff Services Inc

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Skills

aws
Terraform
CI/CD pipelines
Azure
cloud-native architecture
cloud transformation
Finops
senior stakeholders

Summary

AWS/Azure Architect

Location: Chicago, IL (Local Candidates Only)
Type: Onsite/Hybrid
Experience Required: 15 20+ Years
Client: [Confidential]

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced AWS/Azure Architect to lead enterprise-wide cloud transformation and DevOps initiatives. This role requires deep expertise in cloud-native architecture, platform engineering, and large-scale automation, along with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive modernization strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead enterprise DevOps and cloud transformation initiatives across AWS and Azure
Architect and build cloud-native platforms, internal developer platforms, and CI/CD frameworks
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation at scale
Define and enforce SRE, observability, security, and governance best practices
Drive platform standardization across global teams
Advise leadership on cloud strategy, modernization, and Finops (cost optimization)
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural oversight to engineering teams

Mandatory Skills:

15 20+ years of IT experience with strong architecture background
Deep expertise in AWS and Azure cloud platforms
Strong experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and platform engineering
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
Expertise in SRE practices, monitoring, and observability tools
Strong understanding of cloud security and governance frameworks
Proven ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Experience with internal developer platforms (IDP)
Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimization strategies
Exposure to enterprise-scale transformation programs
Strong mentoring and leadership experience across global teams

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
Strategic thinking with a pragmatic execution approach

Note:

Only local candidates from Chicago will be considered
This is a senior leadership/architect-level role, not hands-on only

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91140876
Position Id: 2026-247
Posted 21 hours ago

Company Info

About Cliff Services Inc

Cliff Services Inc. is an IT services and consulting company into planning and implementing cutting-edge IT business solutions and services for various business problems, in retail, healthcare, finance, education, food and various other industries. With our vast technology and industry expertise we provide scalable business solutions and assist our clients in achieving their business objectives with the use of technology.

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