We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Principal Hybrid Cloud Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of complex hybrid cloud solutions, with a strong emphasis on security and compliance requirements, particularly within the context of the Singapore Government's adoption of commercial cloud services. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise across various cloud platforms, a proven track record in architecting secure and scalable hybrid environments, and a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape and security frameworks relevant to the Singapore Government.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in IT infrastructure and at least 5-7 years of experience in architecting and implementing cloud solutions.
- Significant and demonstrable experience working with Singapore Government entities on their adoption of commercial cloud platforms.
- Deep expertise in cloud security principles, practices, and technologies, including identity management, encryption, network security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, IM8).
- Strong hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings.
- Proven ability to design and implement hybrid cloud architectures that integrate on-premises environments with public cloud services.
- Excellent understanding of networking concepts, including VPNs, firewalls, load balancers, and network segmentation in cloud environments.
- Experience with security tools and technologies relevant to cloud environments (e.g., SIEM, vulnerability scanners, intrusion detection/prevention systems).
- Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including automation and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect, CCSK, CISSP).
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of data governance and compliance requirements specific to the Singapore Government.
- Experience with cloud migration methodologies and tools.
- Familiarity with security frameworks and standards relevant to the Singapore Government (e.g., IM8, MAS TRM Guidelines).
