C2C/W2 - Enterprise Architect with Cloud Infrastructure & Security Experience

Job Title: Enterprise Architect with Cloud Infrastructure & Security Experience
Location: Houston, TX(Hybrid)
Duration: 6-12 Months

Job Description:

Job Summary:

seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with strong expertise in Cloud Infrastructure and Security to drive architectural strategy and governance across our digital platforms. This critical role will align cloud and security architectures with enterprise goals, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive enterprise architecture strategy for cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS) and cybersecurity aligned with business goals.
• Lead the design and governance of enterprise cloud solutions, with a strong focus on security, scalability, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with IT leadership, security teams, and business stakeholders to define technology standards and roadmaps.
• Develop cloud adoption frameworks, reference architectures, and security blueprints.
• Provide architecture oversight and guidance for cloud transformation initiatives, hybrid cloud deployments, and infrastructure modernization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations for investment and integration.
• Ensure alignment between enterprise security policies and cloud architecture.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to NIST, ISO 27001, and other compliance frameworks.
• Create and maintain enterprise architecture documentation including diagrams, roadmaps, and security models.
• Support audits, reviews, and assessments of cloud and infrastructure systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT with at least 5 years in an enterprise architecture role.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and hybrid cloud architecture.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, zero trust architecture, and regulatory compliance (e.g., NERC CIP, SOX, HIPAA).
• Proven experience leading large-scale cloud infrastructure and security initiatives in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications: TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, or CISM.
• Experience in the utilities or energy industry.

Familiarity with DevSecOps, IaC (Terraform, ARM), and container orchestration (Kubernetes).