Director - Cloud Solution Architecture

Job Title: Director, Cloud Solution Architecture

Location: Santa Clara(must go onsite 3 days a week)

Duration: 6 month CTH

The Director, Cloud Solution Architecture will play a pivotal role in driving the architecture, development, and security integration of cutting-edge cloud solutions. This role focuses on planning and executing innovative features across Fortinet own cloud platform while ensuring robust security frameworks are in place. The Director will ensure that both private and hybrid cloud architectures are aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives, while embedding security at every layer of the design and implementation process.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Feature Planning & Innovation:

• Lead the design of new cloud features and solutions, identifying opportunities to integrate emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, edge computing) that enhance business capabilities.
• Partner with product and business teams to prioritize and plan new cloud-based features, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives
• Establish a roadmap for the continuous evolution of the cloud architecture, ensuring a forward-looking approach that keeps the organization competitive.

Cloud Security Integration:

• Integrate security best practices into all phases of cloud architecture design and implementation, from initial feature planning to deployment.
• Implement cloud security frameworks, including Could Security Posture Management (CSPM), encryption, secure APIs, and incident response mechanisms.
• Collaborate with risk management teams to develop threat models and implement security solutions that minimize risk.
• Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOC2, ISO27K, GDPR, HIPAA), performing regular audits and remediation.

Stakeholder Management:

• Partner with operation, business, and development teams to ensure new cloud features are aligned with business objectives and deliver value.
• Engage with executive leadership to communicate cloud strategy progress, emphasizing security integrations and new feature development outcomes.
• Collaborate with external vendors and partners to stay ahead of industry trends and leverage cutting-edge technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, with a significant focus on cloud technology, feature planning, and security integration.
• 5+ years of experience in leadership roles managing teams of architects and engineers.
• Expertise in public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with a deep understanding of cloud-native services and feature development.
• Deep expertise in OpenStack architecture, deployment, and management, with experience in networking, storage, compute, and orchestration within private cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud and multi-cloud strategies, including workload migration and interoperability across private and public clouds.
• Demonstrated experience in cloud security design and integration, including CSPM, encryption, secure coding, and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud automation, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• In-depth knowledge of security best practices and regulations, including SOC2, ISO27K GDPR, HIPAA, and others.
• Proven ability to plan and execute complex cloud projects that involve new features, optimization, and security controls.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong expertise in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures within private cloud environments.
• Experience with multi-cloud and private cloud architectures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering complex cloud projects.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $80.00 - $85.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person