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EisnerAmper ยท 1 day ago

Director of Cloud Architecture and Engineering

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, and they are seeking a Director of Cloud Architecture and Engineering. This role involves leading the Azure cloud strategy for a global firm, overseeing infrastructure modernization, and driving cloud transformation initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and communication of the Azure cloud architecture strategy aligned with enterprise objectives and client delivery needs
Drive global cloud adoption, modernization, and cost optimization initiatives through strategic planning and collaboration with executive leadership
Oversee the design, governance, and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient Azure architectures across the enterprise
Provide architectural consulting to cross-functional teams, ensuring consistency through reusable frameworks and reference models
Establish and manage infrastructure-as-code pipelines and CI/CD workflows using Terraform, GitHub, and Azure DevOps
Champion DevOps best practices to accelerate deployment velocity, improve reliability, and enhance operational efficiency
Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001) and implement cloud governance using Azure Policy and Defender for Cloud
Monitor cloud performance and cost using Azure-native tools, applying FinOps practices to identify optimization opportunities
Lead a global team of cloud architects and engineers, promoting a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning
Develop and execute cloud training and certification programs to upskill talent and support long-term organizational capability

Qualification

Azure cloud architectureInfrastructure as CodeCloud governanceDevOps best practicesAzure Compute servicesAzure Networking servicesAzure Storage servicesAzure Identity servicesMicrosoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified DevOps Engineer ExpertExecutive presenceMatrixed organization experienceCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
10+ years in IT architecture or engineering roles
5+ years in Azure cloud architecture and operations within a global enterprise

Preferred

Experience leading cloud strategy in a regulated industry, preferably professional services
Expert in Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, and Identity services
Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
Strong knowledge of Azure landing zones, governance, cost control, and monitoring
Experience with AKS, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, and hybrid cloud networking
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks
Executive presence and communication skills
Ability to translate technical concepts for business leaders
Experience working in a matrixed, global organization

Company

EisnerAmper

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EisnerAmper is a full-service advisory and accounting firm that offers audit, accounting, advisory, consulting, and tax services.

H1B Sponsorship

EisnerAmper has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2022 (2)
2021 (5)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
TowerBrook Capital PartnersDeutsche Bank Securities
2021-08-02Private Equity
2021-08-02Debt Financing

Leadership Team

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Sanjay Desai
Partner and Chief Technology Officer
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Jennifer Cuello
Partner
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