About this opportunity
GuideWell lists this Enterprise Cloud Architect opportunity in jacksonville, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Enterprise Cloud Architect is a senior technical leadership role responsible for designing, governing, and evolving the organization’s cloud infrastructure strategy across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. This individual will serve as the primary technical authority for cloud adoption, working cross-functionally with business units, security, DevOps, and executive leadership to translate business requirements into scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud platform architecture, a track record of leading enterprise-scale migrations, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Define and maintain the enterprise cloud architecture roadmap aligned with business objectives and IT strategy
Lead the design of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud solutions across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Establish architecture standards, patterns, reference architectures, and guardrails for cloud adoption across all business units
Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to project teams and engineering leads
Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend adoption where strategically beneficial
Develop and enforce cloud governance frameworks, policies, and tagging/cost management standards
Ensure cloud environments comply with applicable regulations (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR) and internal security policies
Partner with Information Security to integrate security-by-design principles into all cloud workloads
Maintain documentation of architecture decisions (ADRs), infrastructure diagrams, and runbooks
Oversee and guide enterprise cloud migration initiatives, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, re-architecting, and retiring workloads
Lead modernization efforts including containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.), microservices adoption, and serverless architectures
Collaborate with application teams to assess on-premises workloads for cloud readiness and develop migration plans
Drive cloud cost optimization strategies including right-sizing, reserved instances, and resource lifecycle management
Partner with Finance and IT leadership to develop cloud budgets, forecasts, and chargeback/showback models
Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor cloud spend, performance, and operational health
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CTO, IT Sr. Leadership, and business stakeholders on cloud strategy and investment decisions
Mentor and coach cloud engineers and technical teams; contribute to building internal cloud competency
Lead cloud Center of Excellence (CoE) working groups and facilitate architectural governance councils
Collaborate with vendors, managed service providers, and external partners on cloud initiatives
Job Requirements:
8+ years related work experience. Experience Details: 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, software engineering, or systems architecture to include 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and delivering enterprise-grade cloud solutions
Related Bachelor’s degree or additional related equivalent work experience Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
Proven track record of architecting and delivering large-scale cloud migration or transformation programs
Deep expertise in at least two major cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Strong knowledge of cloud networking (VPCs, VPNs, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect, load balancing, DNS)
Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Bicep
Experience with container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, AKS, EKS, GKE) and CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) graduated projects and standards (e.g., Kubernetes, Prometheus, Envoy, Helm, containerd) and how they enable portable, cloud-agnostic platform architecture
Applied experience implementing cloud security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), Zero Trust network access, and workload/data protection controls across cloud environments
Understanding of cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), and Zero Trust architecture
Experience securing cloud-native and hybrid connectivity patterns (cloud-to-cloud, cloud-to-PaaS/SaaS) using modern access models such as Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Familiarity with DevOps/DevSecOps practices, GitOps, and platform engineering principles
Preferred:
Master’s degree in a related field
Active cloud certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect
Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman
Familiarity with FinOps principles and cloud cost management tools (CloudHealth, Nicus, Apptio, AWS Cost Explorer)
Experience in regulated industries (healthcare, financial services, government) is a plus
Prior experience in a consulting, professional services, or COE leadership role
General Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally.
Physical/Environmental Activities
Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences).
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement which combines flexibility with in-office engagement. Team schedules are determined based on role requirements and business needs. Travel to and from our corporate or regional offices may be required.
What We Offer:
As a Florida Blue employee, you will be at the heart of GuideWell's vision - to lead the nation in transforming health through compassionate, connected, and technology-enabled care that delivers personalized value and empowered living.
To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered. As an employee, you will have access to:
Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance;
Income protection benefits: life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs;
Leave programs to support personal circumstances;
Retirement Savings Plan including employer match;
Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays and 2 well-being days;
Additional voluntary benefits available; and
A comprehensive wellness program
Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws. Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed. Benefits for intern, part-time and seasonal employees may differ.
To support your financial wellbeing, we offer competitive pay as well as opportunities for incentive or commission compensation. We also conduct regular annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases.
Annualized Salary Range: $141,700 - $230,200
Typical Annualized Hiring Range: $141,700 - $177,100
Final pay will be determined with consideration of market competitiveness, internal equity, and the job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience you bring.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to cultivating a work experience where everyone feels like they belong and can perform at their best in pursuit of our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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Worksite address
jacksonville, FL, 32290, US
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