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McLane Company, Inc. · 22 hours ago

Sr Cloud Architect

Temple, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

McLane Company, Inc. is a leader in the distribution industry, seeking a Sr Cloud Architect to design and lead scalable, secure multi-cloud solutions while driving cloud migration and modernization efforts. The role involves providing expert guidance on cloud technologies, enforcing standards and governance, and leading training initiatives to foster a cloud-first culture.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on a multi-cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

Plan and execute the migration of on-premises workloads to the cloud, including re-platforming and refactoring applications for cloud-native architectures

Serve as a subject matter expert for cloud technologies, providing guidance and technical governance to application and infrastructure teams

Lead by example with hands-on skills in areas such as Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), and the creation of design patterns and Proofs of Value (PoVs)

Define and enforce cloud standards, best practices, and governance policies related to security, cost management (FinOps), and operational excellence

Develop and deliver training to technical teams, enabling them to effectively build and manage solutions in the cloud

Partner with enterprise architecture to create and maintain the cloud roadmap, and with application teams to understand their requirements and align solutions with business objectives

Act as a cloud evangelist, securing buy-in from all stakeholders, including executive leadership. Guide the overall cloud strategy, roadmapping, and cultural shift towards a cloud-first mindset

Oversee relationships with cloud providers, negotiating contracts and pricing to ensure optimal cost-efficiency

Design and implement hybrid cloud solutions that seamlessly integrate on-premises infrastructure with public cloud services

Enforce security and governance policies to ensure all cloud solutions meet industry-specific regulations and compliance standards

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

AWSAzureGCPInfrastructure as CodeCloud Financial ManagementMicroservices architectureContainersDevOps practicesData analytics platformsCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field

Five or more years of experience in a senior-level cloud architect, solutions architect, or similar

Demonstrable expertise with at least two major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and an understanding of multi-cloud architectural patterns

Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, or Ansible

Strong understanding of network architecture, security principles, and compliance frameworks in a cloud environment

Experience with application modernization, including microservices architecture, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Relevant professional cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

Experience with FinOps (Cloud Financial Management) practices and cost optimization strategies

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Experience designing and implementing data-driven solutions and data analytics platforms in the cloud

Experience in Change Management: Proven ability to drive organizational change and gain buy-in from diverse stakeholders

Proven experience in stakeholder management and an understanding of how technology decisions drive business value

Expertise in designing, building, and managing hybrid cloud environments

Deep understanding of key compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, SOX, PCI)

This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards

Preferred

Teamwork oriented

Organized

Problem solver

Detailed

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off begins day one.

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement program

Company

McLane Company, Inc.

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McLane Company, Inc.

Founded in 1894

Temple, Texas, US

10001+ employees

http://www.mclaneco.com

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