We are seeking an accomplished Enterprise Cloud Architect to lead the strategic design and delivery of a mission-critical system. This is a 6-month contract engagement with a strong view to permanent employment or a long-term extension based on performance and project needs. This role requires a blend of high-level strategic thinking and hands-on governance to ensure the cloud environment is scalable, secure, and resilient. Key Responsibilities:

• Architecture Strategy & Governance: Define, establish, and embed architecture frameworks and standards across the program to ensure consistency and compliance with enterprise mandates.
• Review Board Participation: Act as a key member of the Architecture Review Board (ARB), presenting complex designs and providing critical sign-off for cloud and infrastructure solutions.
• Vendor and Partner Management: Collaborate closely with vendors, strategic technology partners, and the Managed Service Provider (MSP) to ensure all third-party deliveries align with the target architecture and operational standards.
• Cloud Solution Design: Design and champion resilient, highly available, and secure multi-cloud architectures (e.g., Azure, ) for the mission-critical platform.

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