VP, Enterprise Cloud Architect, Product Development

About us Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm.

We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance.

Korn Ferry works with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities.

We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life.

And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people.

Our 10,000 colleagues serve clients in more than 50 countries. Korn Ferry Digital is a scaled product business unit within Korn Ferry that develops and sells our suite of talent products and HR technology, supporting clients across six solution areas :

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Sales and Service
• Total Rewards Our comprehensive talent suite leverages a combination of proprietary talent IP, talent data, analytics and insights to help customers understand their workforce and existing talent gaps, and deliver targeted talent interventions at scale using HR technology.

generated inline style * / Job description OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER - It's about exceeding your potential. We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Cloud Architect to join our dynamic IT team.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing and implementing enterprise-level cloud solutions with a focus on AWS, enterprise applications, and cloud-agnostic platforms, particularly with Kubernetes.

This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and a passion for driving innovation in the cloud.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Cloud Strategy & Architecture :

• Design, architect, and implement scalable and secure cloud solutions using AWS, Kubernetes, and other cloud technologies.
• Develop cloud adoption strategies for enterprise applications, ensuring smooth migration and optimization.
• Lead architecture discussions to ensure alignment with business goals, ensuring cost efficiency, security, and scalability.
• Provide expertise in cloud-agnostic solutions, guiding teams to build and manage applications that are portable across cloud providers. Kubernetes Management :
• Design and manage Kubernetes-based solutions, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security across cloud environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to streamline the deployment of containerized workloads using Kubernetes.
• Oversee the setup of CI / CD pipelines and automation of infrastructure using tools such as Helm, Terraform, and Ansible.

Collaboration & Leadership :

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Software Engineering, Security, and Operations) to define cloud requirements and align solutions with business needs.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior architects, engineers, and developers.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging cloud technologies to improve processes and reduce costs. Governance & Compliance :
• Ensure that cloud solutions comply with security standards, data privacy regulations, and industry best practices.
• Establish governance frameworks for managing cloud resources and cloud-native services.
• Monitor and optimize cloud performance, cost, and security on an ongoing basis. Cloud Optimization & Innovation :
• Drive continuous improvement through innovative cloud solutions, applying the latest in cloud-native technologies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and tools in cloud computing to recommend and implement innovative solutions that drive business agility.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS Required Experience :

• 20+ years of experience in enterprise IT, with at least 4 years in cloud architecture, focusing on AWS and Kubernetes.
• Extensive experience designing and deploying cloud-native architectures with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.) and Kubernetes-based solutions. Technical Skills :
• Strong expertise in AWS(Amazon Web Services) architecture and services.
• Proficiency in Kubernetesand container orchestration.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC)tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
• Hands-on experience with CI / CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline).
• Deep understanding of enterprise applications, including microservices architectures and application integration in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-agnostic technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and multi-cloud strategies.
• Expertise in networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments, with a focus on ensuring data protection and privacy. Soft Skills :
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams, driving results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications :
• Experience with multi-cloud strategies, including platforms like Azure or Google Cloud.
• Expertise in data architecture and management in cloud environments (e.g., data lakes, data warehouses, ETL).
• Experience in migrating legacy enterprise applications to cloud-native solutions.
• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, etc.) is a plus. EDUCATION
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate level (or similar certifications). / *generated inline style * / Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site.

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