Direct End Client: Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Title: Senior Cloud Architect
Duration: 12+ Months
Start Date: ASAP
Location: 2 Broadway, New York, 10004 (Hybrid)
Position Type: Contract
Number of Hours: 37.5 Hrs/Week
Interview Type: Either Webcam Interview or In Person
Ceipal ID: MTA_AZUR167_MA
Requirement ID: 5167-1
Position Summary:
The MTA is seeking a strategic and technically adept Enterprise Architect to lead the development of enterprise-wide architecture standards, drive cloud modernization, manage technical debt, and oversee the Architecture Review process for all technology procurement. This role is critical in ensuring architectural integrity, reducing redundancy, and aligning technology investments with business strategy—while also providing deep technical leadership in Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Enterprise Architecture Standards & Governance
• Define, publish, and maintain architecture standards across application, data, infrastructure, and integration domains.
• Establish reusable reference architectures and enforce adherence through solution reviews and design checkpoints.
• Collaborate with domain architects and engineering leads to ensure consistency and alignment across platforms.
2. Cloud Architecture & Platform Strategy
• Design scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-optimized cloud solutions, primarily on Azure.
• Develop cloud governance frameworks, landing zones, and implementation guides.
• Lead hybrid and multi-cloud integration strategies (Azure, GCP, AWS).
• Evaluate emerging technologies (AI, observability, data platforms) for enterprise readiness.
3. Technical Debt Management
• Maintain a technical debt inventory across the enterprise portfolio.
• Partner with product and platform teams to prioritize remediation efforts based on risk, cost, and strategic value.
• Integrate technical debt metrics into planning and funding cycles.
4. ARB Leadership & Technology Procurement Oversight
• Chair the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and serve as the final gatekeeper for all technology procurement.
• Review incoming tech requests for alignment with standards, security, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with procurement, legal, and cybersecurity teams to embed architectural governance into sourcing workflows.
5. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation
• Implement IaC using Terraform, Azure ARM, or Pulumi.
• Build CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Jenkins.
• Automate configuration management with Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
6. Security, Compliance & Performance Optimization
• Apply cloud security best practices (IAM, RBAC, WAF, NSG, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud).
• Implement zero-trust architectures and align with CIS, NIST, ISO 27001.
• Optimize cloud environments using Azure Advisor, Cost Management, and FinOps principles.
7. Application Lifecycle & Portfolio Rationalization
• Support application rationalization and lifecycle management through architecture-led assessments.
• Partner with ServiceNow APM and CMDB teams to ensure accurate inventory and lifecycle governance.
• Contribute to enterprise dashboards and reporting frameworks for architecture KPIs.
8. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Network, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Finance, Procurement).
• Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Participate in strategic planning, cloud strategy sessions, and enterprise decision-making.
Required Skills & Experience:
Skill Area Years of Experience
Azure Cloud Platform 7–9 years
GCP (Google Cloud) 1–2 years (preferred)
AWS / OCI 1–2 years (preferred)
Hybrid On-Prem / Cloud 4–6 years
Cloud Networking 4–6 years
Cloud Security 2–3 years
Cloud FinOps 1–2 years
Microsoft Visio 2–3 years
ARB / Governance Leadership 3+ years
Technical Procurement Oversight 2+ years
Preferred Certifications:
• Cloud Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS/GCP Architect (Nice to have)
• TOGAF (Enterprise Architecture Framework) preferred
• ITIL (Service Management)
V Group Inc. is a NJ based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector, Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, Ecommerce, Projects, and Products. Within Public Sector business unit, we cater IT Professional Services to Federal, State and Local. We have multiple awards/ contracts with 30+ states, including but not limited to NY, CA, FL, GA, MD, MI, NC, OH, OR, CO, CT, TN, PA, TX, VA, NM, VT, and WA.
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