Principal IT Architect

Honeywell

Principal IT Architect for Honeywell leading cloud architecture strategies across major cloud platforms. Overseeing design, implementation, and optimization of scalable cloud solutions.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and implement a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with Honeywell’s business objectives.
Develop multi-year roadmaps for transitioning from legacy systems to cloud-native architectures.
Identify and promote innovative cloud technologies to drive business growth.
Collaborate with cloud vendors to establish best practices and strategic partnerships.
Lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud infrastructure.
Integrate cloud solutions with existing enterprise systems and processes.
Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and industry regulations.
Implement monitoring and other cloud management tools to optimize cloud performance.
Troubleshoot cloud IT networking (subnets, ACLs, load balancers, DNS) related production issues, engage appropriate parties (on-premise networking team, cybersecurity, vendors), and drive through to resolution.
Develop troubleshooting guides and provide insight for RCA (root cause analysis).
Update code and troubleshoot failures in infrastructure as code scripts.
Develop and design secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Google Cloud Platform (GCP), covering compute, networking, storage, identity, and managed platform services that adhere to enterprise architecture standards.
Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives (on premises to cloud platforms), leveraging services such as GCP Migration Center, Landing Zones, and cloud native architectures (microservices, containers, Kubernetes).
Collaborate with application teams, cybersecurity, and operations to define cloud governance, networking, and security models, implementing best practices for IAM, network segmentation, monitoring, resilience, and compliance across multi cloud environments.
Engage with senior executives to align cloud strategies with business goals.
Collaborate with vendors, internal users, and partners to ensure successful delivery of cloud projects.
Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholder groups.
Stay current with cloud, GenAI and IT networking trends to drive innovation.
Identify opportunities to enhance IT capabilities and business value.
Implement feedback loops for continuous improvement in cloud operations and architecture practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, cloud operations, and IT networking.
Proven expertise in GCP (Google Cloud Platform), with experience in AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Relevant industry certifications such as Google Cloud Certified: Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
A track record of successful contribution to digital transformation initiatives.
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
Exceptional project management skills to support architecture planning projects.
A passion for remaining up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

cloud architecturecloud operationsIT networkingGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)AWSAzureinfrastructure as codemicroservicescontainersKubernetes

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementanalytical skillsdata-driven decision-makingproject managementcollaborationrelationship buildinginnovationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Google Cloud Certified: Professional Cloud ArchitectMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertAWS Certified Solutions Architect