- Lead enterprise architecture for cloud modernization and transformation programs
- Define target-state multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures across application, data, infrastructure, security, and integration domains
- Lead legacy modernization strategies including re-host, re-platform, refactor, re-architect, and cloud-native adoption
- Establish architecture principles, standards, and guardrails for scalable and secure cloud adoption
- Lead cloud strategy and modernization assessments
- Develop cloud readiness analyses, application rationalization, migration roadmaps, business cases, ROI models, and TCO models
- Advise clients on cloud operating models, governance, platform teams, and product-centric delivery
- Provide FinOps and cloud economics guidance
- Support regulatory, security, and risk considerations
- Translate architecture into epics, backlogs, and execution plans
- Resolve complex architectural and transformation challenges
- Govern architecture through the delivery lifecycle
- Serve as escalation point for architectural risks, trade-offs, and decisions
- Build trusted relationships with CXOs, CIOs, CTOs, chief architects, and senior business leaders
- Lead executive workshops, architecture reviews, and transformation planning sessions
- Communicate complex architectural concepts in business-oriented language
- Contribute to cloud architecture frameworks, reference architectures, and modernization accelerators
- Develop reusable assets, playbooks, and points of view
- Mentor and coach architects and senior consultants




- Represent Kyndryl in cloud partner ecosystems and industry forums

Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT, cloud consulting, or large-scale transformation programs
- Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, Lead Cloud Architect, or Cloud Transformation Lead
- Strong expertise in AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud architecture
- Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks and patterns
- Expertise in cloud migration and modernization strategies
- Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments
- Ability to drive complex transformation initiatives from strategy through execution
- Robust executive communication, facilitation, and influencing skills
- Experience with large Global System Integrators or top-tier consulting firms preferred
- AWS, Azure, or GCP Architect certification preferred
- TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture framework certification preferred
- FinOps Practitioner certification preferred
- Experience with platform engineering and product operating models
- Experience with DevSecOps and cloud-native architectures
- Experience in regulated industries preferred




- Exposure to organizational change management and IT operating model transformation
- MBA or architecture certification preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading cloud modernization and transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures. Proficient in developing cloud readiness analyses, migration roadmaps, and providing FinOps guidance while ensuring compliance with regulatory and security standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Enterprise Architecture
- Cloud Modernization Strategies
- AWS, Azure, And GCP Expertise
- FinOps Practitioner Certification
- Executive Communication Skills

ATS Optimization KeywordsHard Skills
- Cloud Architecture
- Cloud Migration
- Hybrid Cloud Environments
- DevSecOps
- Application Rationalization
- Architecture Principles
- Cloud-Native Architectures
- Transformation Planning
- Governance Models
- Risk Management

Soft Skills
- Executive Communication
- Facilitation Skills
- Influencing Skills
- Mentoring
- Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications
- AWS Architect Certification
- Azure Architect Certification
- GCP Architect Certification
- TOGAF Certification
- FinOps Practitioner Certification

Industry Keywords
- Enterprise IT
- Cloud Consulting
- Large-Scale Transformation
- Global System Integrators
- Regulated Industries

Tools & Technologies
- Cloud Operating Models
- Architecture Frameworks
- Modernization Accelerators
- Business Cases
- ROI Models

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