An organization in the public infrastructure sector is seeking a Deputy Director of Architecture and Planning in New York, NY. This role will shape cloud and enterprise architecture strategy, with a focus on Azure-based infrastructure, network design, and integrated technology planning across complex systems.
About the Opportunity:
- Shift: Day shift
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: Standard business
- Setting: Hybrid (Monday to Wednesday onsite; Thursday and Friday remote)
Responsibilities:
- Define and govern cloud and enterprise architecture strategy across infrastructure, network, and software platforms
- Design and oversee hybrid networking solutions, including secure connectivity between core and remote systems
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications, roadmaps, and actionable architecture solutions
- Evaluate, select, and integrate technologies and platforms to support performance, scalability, and operational goals
- Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to support the implementation and documentation of architecture standards
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- At least 10 years of experience in system administration, software engineering, network engineering, or enterprise architecture
- Strong expertise in Azure cloud computing, networking protocols, and enterprise infrastructure
- Experience designing and implementing scalable system architectures, including hybrid cloud and on-premises integrations
- Experience with enterprise system integration and identity and access management, including Azure Entra
- Experience with Cisco or Meraki networking, including firewalls, TCP/IP, and secure network design
- Proficiency in architectural design patterns and modeling tools, along with experience in establishing data integration strategies and data pipelines
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Deep knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop environments and virtualization strategies
Desired Skills:
- Experience with large-scale project management systems such as Kahua or Primavera P6
- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or public sector environments
- Relevant industry certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, or TOGAF
