Director of Cloud Architecture and Engineering

EisnerAmper

Director of Cloud Architecture and Engineering at EisnerAmper leading Azure cloud strategy and modernization initiatives. Overseeing secure, scalable solutions in a global enterprise setting.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and communication of the Azure cloud architecture strategy aligned with enterprise objectives and client delivery needs
Drive global cloud adoption, modernization, and cost optimization initiatives through strategic planning and collaboration with executive leadership
Oversee the design, governance, and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient Azure architectures across the enterprise
Provide architectural consulting to cross-functional teams, ensuring consistency through reusable frameworks and reference models
Establish and manage infrastructure-as-code pipelines and CI/CD workflows using Terraform, GitHub, and Azure DevOps
Champion DevOps best practices to accelerate deployment velocity, improve reliability, and enhance operational efficiency
Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001) and implement cloud governance using Azure Policy and Defender for Cloud
Monitor cloud performance and cost using Azure-native tools, applying FinOps practices to identify optimization opportunities
Lead a global team of cloud architects and engineers, promoting a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning
Develop and execute cloud training and certification programs to upskill talent and support long-term organizational capability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
10+ years in IT architecture or engineering roles
5+ years in Azure cloud architecture and operations within a global enterprise
Experience leading cloud strategy in a regulated industry, preferably professional services
Expert in Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, and Identity services
Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
Strong knowledge of Azure landing zones, governance, cost control, and monitoring
Experience with AKS, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, and hybrid cloud networking
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks
Executive presence and communication skills
Ability to translate technical concepts for business leaders
Experience working in a matrixed, global organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards
work in a hybrid work environment, requiring onsite presence three days a week

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Hard Skills & Tools

Azure cloud architectureInfrastructure as CodeTerraformGitHubAzure DevOpsAzure ComputeAzure NetworkingAzure StorageAzure Identity servicesFinOps

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstrategic planningcollaborationaccountabilityinnovationcontinuous learningability to translate technical concepts

Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified: DevOps Engineer ExpertTOGAF