Cloud Architect

Introduction

Welcome to IBM Federal Consulting

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to lead the cloud design and delivery of a hybrid cloud SAP solution leveraging VMware infrastructure and public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP). This role is critical in enabling a scalable, secure, and high-performance SAP landscape that integrates on-premises systems with cloud-native services.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with enterprise architects, SAP functional and technical teams, infrastructure engineers, and cloud service providers to ensure the solution meets business and technical requirements. The architect will also lead efforts in automation, infrastructure as code (IaC), and integration with monitoring, security, and identity management systems.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in, cloud infrastructure, and VMware technologies such as vSphere, NSX, and vSAN. Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud networking, security best practices, and compliance frameworks is essential.

This role requires excellent communication and leadership skills, as the Cloud Architect will serve as a technical advisor to stakeholders and ensure the successful delivery of a mission-critical SAP transformation initiative.

Required technical and professional expertise

Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Designing and implementing enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure and services.

Preferred Experience : 5-7 years

VMware Technologies (vSphere, NSX, vSAN)

Designing and managing virtualized infrastructure to support SAP workloads in hybrid environments.

Preferred Experience : 4-6 years

Hybrid Cloud Integration

Building and managing seamless connectivity between on-premises VMware environments and public cloud platforms.

Preferred Experience : 4-6 years

• Security & Compliance in Hybrid Environments

Implementing secure architectures and ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, or NIST.

Preferred Experience : 4-6 years

Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal security clearance with the US government. (USCIS)

Preferred technical and professional experience

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation

Using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or PowerCLI to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.

Preferred Experience : 3-5 years

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)

Applying structured methodologies to align IT architecture with business strategy and governance.

Preferred Experience : 3-5 years

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.