Principal Enterprise Architect - Full Stack Cloud
20 days ago
Columbus
Job Description Job Title: Principal Enterprise Architect – Full Stack Cloud Location: Hybrid – Columbus, OH (Onsite Tuesday and Wednesday; Remote Monday, Thursday, and Friday) Duration: 6/16/2025 – 6/15/2026 (Possibility of Extension) Rate: $75 – $85/hour (Based on experience) Contract Type: W-2 only (U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders only; no C2C or sponsorship) Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in full stack Cloud architecture to support enterprise-wide technology modernization initiatives at a utilities client. This role requires a strong technical foundation across cloud-native technologies, infrastructure, and security, along with the ability to guide enterprise strategy and collaborate cross-functionally. The selected candidate will report to the Head of Architecture and work across Infrastructure, Application Development, Security, Data & Analytics, and PMO teams. A skills assessment will be required as part of the evaluation process. Key Responsibilities • Provide senior-level architectural leadership with a focus on cloud strategy, infrastructure modernization, automation, and enterprise-scale architecture planning, • Lead the development of architecture blueprints, roadmaps, and high-level solution designs aligned to business strategy, • Define and maintain standards for cloud services, automation practices, and secure runtime environments, • Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to guide platform migration, hybrid deployments, and modernization efforts, • Facilitate architectural review boards and lead governance processes around solution design and exception handling, • Partner with security and infrastructure teams to ensure scalable, compliant, and cloud-native solutions, • Research and evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their adoption across appropriate business areas, • Mentor and guide other architects in the organization, fostering knowledge sharing and consistent practices Required Qualifications • 10+ years of enterprise architecture experience, including direct experience leading cloud initiatives in large organizations, • Proven experience with both on-premise and cloud environments, especially Azure and AWS, • Strong background in cloud architecture, automation, infrastructure as code, and network design, • Familiarity with hybrid IT environments and on-prem to cloud migrations, • Deep understanding of API-first design, modern runtime environments, and DevOps/Infrastructure tooling, • Experience with tools and platforms such as:, • Azure compute products, Cisco, Docker, Equinix, Kubernetes, Microsoft solutions, Mulesoft, Palo Alto, ServiceNow, VMWare, • Demonstrated ability to operate across technology domains, including application, security, infrastructure, and data, • Experience working within regulated industries or utility environments is a plus Skills and Competencies • In-depth knowledge of architecture capability areas, including:, • Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code, Security, API Management, End User Computing, Unified Communications, Automation, Runtime Environments, Service Operations, • Strong leadership and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams, • Familiarity with LeanIX, TOGAF, and ITIL frameworks, • Excellent communication and consulting skills with both technical and business stakeholders, • Proficiency in documentation and visualization using tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, • Demonstrated strengths in:, • Continuous Improvement, • Motivating Others, • Peer Relationships, • Managing and Measuring Work, • Organizing and Setting Priorities Education & Certifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (required), • Certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) or enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF) are strongly preferred