In SCI we’re seeking an Enterprise Cloud Architect to join our Pre‑Sales Delivery team
Key Responsibilities
* Solution Ownership
* Own the end‑to‑end technical solution architecture, total cost estimation, and pricing model.
* Produce formal proposal documents that translate client requirements into high‑level designs.
* Bid Leadership
* Lead the pre‑sales/bid cycle, coordinating a team of Solution Architects.
* Ensure non‑functional requirements (security, performance, reliability) are baked into the design.
* Technical Governance
* Oversee production of technical artefacts: high‑level architectures, low‑level designs, runbooks, etc.
* Engage with Security, IT Operations, DevOps, and Customer Governance to deliver secure, automated cloud benefits.
* Advisory & Thought Leadership
* Leverage hands‑on experience and proof‑points to educate prospects, customers, partners, and colleagues.
* Perform data‑center assessments, TCO analyses, and Cloud Adoption Framework reviews.
Requirements & Skills
* Languages: Native‑level Spanish and full professional fluency in English.
* Communication: Exceptional oral & written presentation skills—comfortable addressing C‑level and technical audiences.
* Methodologies: Hands‑on experience with Bimodal IT, Agile/Scrum, and DevOps cultural practices.
Expertise
* Transformation, evolution, design, and transition of IT Outsourcing services.
* Portfolio management and service‑catalog design for large enterprises.
* Cloud Architecture & Migration:
* Deep experience designing Azure & AWS solutions and migrating on‑prem workloads.
* Infrastructure transformation, digital‑transformation roadmaps, and data‑center modernization.
* Assessment & Strategy:
* Conduct high‑level cloud‑readiness assessments (business + technical).
* Define cloud strategies, adoption frameworks, and detailed roadmaps.
* Cost & Pricing Models: Proven track record preparing bid‑level cost models.
* Technical Breadth: Practical knowledge across OS, databases, networking, security, middleware, storage, backup, and DevOps platforms.
* Leadership: Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, clearly articulating complex technology at all levels.
* Datacenter Design: Active‑Active / Active‑Passive architectures, contingency, and disaster‑recovery planning.
Nice‑to‑Have Certifications
* Microsoft: AZ‑303/304 or 70‑533 (Azure Infrastructure)
* AWS: Certified Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect
* GCP: Google Cloud Certified – Cloud Architect
* VMware: Digital Business Transformation Associate
* ITIL v4 Foundation