IT Cloud Architect

Overview In this role you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of MACOM’s cloud strategy. You will drive multi-cloud adoption, hybrid architecture, and enterprise workload migration in support of business objectives, security, and cost efficiency. You’ll influence executive stakeholders to promote cloud-first initiatives and shape secure, scalable cloud solutions across platforms. This is a mission-critical role at the intersection of technology strategy and execution, offering the opportunity to impact how the company leverages cloud to enable growth. Compensation / BenefitsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceEmployer-sponsored 401(k) planPaid time offProfessional development opportunities ResponsibilitiesDesign and govern scalable, secure architectures across AWS and Azure with a roadmap aligned to business, security, and ops goalsArchitect compliant environments (e.g., Azure GCC High) supporting CMMC, NIST 800-171, and ITAR with strong controls for Zero Trust, segmentation, encryption, identity, and audit readinessLead end-to-end migrations and modernization initiatives with risk minimization and cloud-native enablementDesign and operate hybrid environments integrating on-premises and cloud platformsEnable automated, secure delivery via CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, etc.) with secure development practicesDesign and support cloud architectures for AI/ML workloads including model training, inference, and high-performance compute (GPU/EDA burst capacity)Collaborate with application teams to modernize workloads using cloud-native and microservices architecturesPresent architectural strategies and business cases to technical teams, leadership, and executivesDrive organizational adoption of cloud solutions, securing buy-in from senior leadershipEvaluate and leverage emerging technologies, including AI/ML platforms (Claude, OpenAI, or similar) Key requirements8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure with strong focus on cloud architectureProven success migrating enterprise workloads to cloud environmentsHands-on experience designing hybrid cloud architecturesNetworking (VPCs, routing, firewalls, load balancing)Systems (Windows/Linux administration)Storage (SAN/NAS, object storage, backup/recovery)Expertise in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure)Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation, etc.)Strong development knowledge (Python or similar)CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)Ability to communicate complex topics to non-technical audiencesProven track record influencing executive buy-inStrong communication and storytellingInfluence and stakeholder managementStrategic thinking and cross-functional collaborationAWS and Azure cloud architecturesTerraform, ARM, CloudFormation, BicepPython or similar scripting