Principal Cloud ArchitectElios Talent • San Francisco, CA, United States

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Principal Cloud Architect

Elios Talent • San Francisco, CA, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Role overview

️ Lead enterprise-wide cloud adoption and transformation initiatives

Architect secure, scalable, and multi-region cloud solutions

Drive cost optimization and long-term cloud strategy

Job Information

Title : Principal Cloud Architect
Location : Flexible / Remote
Employment Type : Full-Time
Compensation : $150,000 – $240,000

Role Summary

We are seeking a Principal Cloud Architect to define and lead enterprise cloud strategy across multiple platforms. You will design scalable, secure, and highly available systems, guide cloud migration initiatives, and implement governance frameworks. This role requires deep technical expertise paired with business acumen to ensure cloud infrastructure is cost-efficient, resilient, and aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Architect multi-cloud and hybrid cloud solutions across AWS, GCP, and Azure.

Lead enterprise-wide migration and modernization strategies.

Implement robust security frameworks, compliance standards, and governance.

Design highly available, multi-region architectures for mission-critical workloads.

Drive cloud cost optimization and resource efficiency initiatives.

Partner with executives and engineering leaders to align cloud strategy with business objectives.

Mentor technical teams and establish cloud best practices.

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience in cloud architecture or related fields.

Proven expertise in AWS, GCP, and Azure cloud platforms.

Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).

Experience with service mesh, container orchestration, and networking in the cloud.

Deep understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance.

Track record of leading large-scale cloud transformation initiatives.

About the Opportunity

This is a senior leadership role for a hands-on architect who thrives at the intersection of technology strategy and execution. You will influence enterprise-wide decisions while shaping the future of cloud infrastructure.

Why Join

Define and execute multi-cloud strategy at scale.

Competitive compensation with high visibility and leadership impact.

Opportunity to drive innovation in security, scalability, and cost efficiency.

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