Ensono is hiring a Principal Architect to lead critical IT infrastructure assessment and transformation engagements. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive audits and serve as a primary advisor to executive leadership, driving strategic modernization and hybrid cloud adoption.
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive audits of existing customer infrastructure to collect data on hardware, storage, and networking.
- Develop detailed audit reports that identify critical deficiencies, technical debt, and risks.
- Build and drive the 'Target State' architecture vision across public and private cloud environments.
- Create multi-year modernization roadmaps that leverage the right mix of technology.
- Drive large-scale migrations from legacy on-premises infrastructure to modern hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.
- Architect scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise-wide systems.
- Act as a primary advisor to executive leadership (CTOs/CIOs).
- Define and enforce architectural principles and policies across all deployment models.
- Chair Architecture Review Boards (ARB) to ensure projects adhere to enterprise security and compliance standards.
- Lead proof-of-concepts (PoCs) for emerging technologies like AI-driven automation, serverless computing, and edge computing.
What We're Looking For
- 12+ years of progressive IT experience.
- At least 5 years in an enterprise architecture leadership or senior consulting role.
- Expert-level knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and private cloud technologies.
- Deep understanding of virtualization, networking protocols, storage solutions (SAN/NAS), and IAM frameworks.
- Proficiency in architectural frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
- Experience with Agile and DevOps/CI-CD pipelines.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree preferred.
- The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) certification.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
- VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) or Nutanix Certified Master – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCM-MCI).
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
Technical Stack
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- SAN/NAS
- IAM frameworks
- Virtualization
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $135,000 - $205,000 annually.
- Unlimited Paid Days Off
- Three health plan options
- 401k with company match
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
- Paid childbearing and paternal leave
- Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
- Sabbatical leave
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedule
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates across the United States.
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to providing equal employment and building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
