About this role
Principal Cloud Solutions Architect to lead PCC's cloud adoption and multi-cloud strategy, with emphasis on AWS and AI/ML enablement in manufacturing; guide governance across CSPs and drive cloud modernization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cloud adoption and multi-cloud strategy
- Design secure, available architectures across AWS services
- Develop and maintain IaC patterns (CloudFormation, CDK) for enterprise reuse
- Build and lead POC engagements to reduce adoption risk
- Mentor internal cloud architects and conduct architecture reviews
Technical Overview
Hands-on AWS with CloudFormation/CDK, IaC with Terraform, multi-cloud strategy (AWS/Azure/GCP), AI/ML tooling (SageMaker/Bedrock), PoC engagements, executive-level workshops, DevSecOps.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior cloud architect with 8+ years in IT infrastructure and 5+ years in principal cloud architecture, deep hands-on AWS experience, and multi-cloud expertise. They should have executive communication skills and a track record of cloud migrations and AI/ML enablement in manufacturing environments, with willingness to travel 15-25%.
Must-Have Skills
8+ years IT infrastructuresystems architectureor cloud engineering experience5+ years in a senior or principal cloud architect roleDeep hands-on expertise with AWS — including VPC/networking designIAM and securitycomputestoragedatabasesand infrastructure automationDemonstrated experience leading cloud migrations and modernization programs for complex enterprise environmentsExperience architecting and delivering AI/ML solutions or AI-enabled platforms at scaleExperience in multi-cloud environments (AWS + Azure or GCP)Ability to travel (approximately 15-25%)AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification (required)
Nice-to-Have Skills
Google Cloud Professional Architect or equivalentAzure certificationsManufacturing/industrial domain experienceDevSecOpsIaCand compliance-driven cloud architecturesExperience at hyperscaler or SI in solutions architecture
Tools & Platforms
AWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformCloudFormationCDKTerraformSageMakerBedrock
Required Skills
AWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformCloudFormationCDKTerraformInfrastructure as CodeSageMakerBedrockAI/MLMulti-cloudVPCIAMDevSecOpsCI/CD pipelinesPOC engagements
Hard Skills
AWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformCloudFormationCDKTerraformInfrastructure as CodeSageMakerBedrockAI/MLVPCNetworkingIAMDevSecOpsCI/CD pipelinesPOC engagements
Soft Skills
executive communicationmentorshiptechnical leadershipstakeholder managementworkshops facilitationcross-functional collaboration
Certifications
Required
AWS Solutions Architect Professional
Preferred
Google Cloud Professional ArchitectAzure Solutions Architect ExpertAWS Specialty certifications (NetworkingSecurity)
Keywords for Your Resume
Principal Cloud Solutions ArchitectAWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformGCPmulti-cloudVPCIAMCloudFormationCDKTerraformInfrastructure as CodeSageMakerBedrockAI/MLMLOpscloud migrationsmodernizationDevSecOpsgovernancePOCexecutive communicationtravel
Deal Breakers
Lack of AWS expertise, No multi-cloud experience, No AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification, Reluctance to travel 15-25%, No cloud governance or IaC experience
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