Hybrid Lead Cloud Architect

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About the role

  • Develop and maintain cloud architecture strategy, including reference architectures, decision records, and design patterns for networking, hybrid connectivity, and core services (DNS/DHCP/IPAM)
  • Design and implement multi-cloud infrastructure across Azure and GCP, including VPC models, interconnects, VPNs, service segmentation, and secure communication protocols
  • Lead cloud migration initiatives, transitioning on-premises systems to cloud platforms with minimal disruption, while aligning with business and technical requirements
  • Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance, security, and performance, particularly in regulated environments such as pharma and healthcare
  • Optimize cloud costs and performance by implementing guardrails, tagging strategies, and right-sizing interconnects and egress patterns, with strong FinOps awareness
  • Automate infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform, Azure ARM Templates, and GCP Deployment Manager
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and provide strategic guidance on cloud technologies and industry trends

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent and typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong knowledge of cloud-native design principles and architectures
  • Proficiency in containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker), serverless computing, microservices, and DevOps practices
  • Expertise in automation, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Azure ARM Templates, and Google Cloud Deployment Manager, combined with familiarity in CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native monitoring solutions
  • Author and maintain reference architectures, patterns, and decision records for cloud networking, hybrid connectivity, and core network services (DNS/DHCP/IPAM)
  • Establish guardrails (landing zone/network baselines), tagging/cost attribution, and right-sizing of interconnects and egress patterns (FinOps awareness)
  • Knowledge of GxP compliance, data sovereignty, and operational resilience in pharma/healthcare contexts
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, identity management, and cloud security controls, combined with deep experience in WAN design, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, and cloud networking across platforms like Azure and GCP
  • Standardize telemetry (NetFlow, packet capture, metrics, traces, logs)
  • Certifications: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification or equivalent. Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (AZ-303/304 or newer) or equivalent
  • Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S, now or in the future, without the support from McKesson.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities

Job title

Lead Cloud Architect

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$143,300 - $238,800 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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