Application/Enterprise Cloud Architect
Role - Application/Enterprise Cloud ArchitectLocation - RemotePosition OverviewWe are seeking a seasoned Application Architect with a deep specialization in Cloud Migration to lead the modernization of PG&E's legacy on-premises application portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing critical utility infrastructure applications, designing target-state cloud-native systems, and building robust migration frameworks.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience migrating mission-critical workloads in highly regulated, high-compliance environments where system availability, cybersecurity, and data integrity are paramount.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Migration Strategy: Assess legacy on-premises application portfolios to determine optimal cloud migration pathways (Re-platforming, Refactoring, or Rearchitecting to cloud-native microservices) while ensuring zero disruption to critical utility operations.Target Architecture Design: Architect secure, resilient, high-availability cloud solutions leveraging AWS or Azure environments, utilizing containerization, serverless architectures, and event-driven data flows.Data & Integration Design: Partner with data engineering and core utility teams to design secure migration paths for complex data sets, including integration points with ERP systems (SAP IS-U, SAP PM), asset management databases, and GIS platforms.Compliance & Cyber Security Governance: Ensure all cloud architectures strictly adhere to NERC-CIP, CPUC, and PG&E corporate security standards, implementing robust identity access management (IAM), encryption at rest/in transit, and vulnerability mitigation protocols.DevOps & Automation Enforcement: Define and champion automation strategies using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure environmental parity, automated scaling, and secure CI/CD pipelines across environments.Technical Leadership & Collaboration: Lead architectural review boards, mentor engineering teams, and maintain close communication with Delivery Managers and product stakeholders to align technical progress with strategic milestones.Required Skills & QualificationsTechnical Architecture Expertise:Cloud Platforms: Production-level mastery of major cloud ecosystems, with a strong preference for AWS (EC2, Lambda, EKS, RDS, S3) or corresponding enterprise Azure environments.Containerization & Orchestration: Deep hands-on experience containerizing legacy applications using Docker and orchestrating microservices via Kubernetes (EKS/AKS).Integration Patterns: Proven mastery of event-driven architectures, API management, and streaming platforms (e.g., Apache Kafka, MQ series) to handle high-volume operational data.Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced proficiency with Terraform or CloudFormation for provisioning secure cloud infrastructure.Utility System Familiarity (Preferred): General awareness or exposure to enterprise platforms used in utilities, such as SAP (IS-U, Business Warehouse/BW, or Plant Maintenance), work management systems, or GIS data mapping. Background & Compliance Experience:Minimum of 5 years acting in an Application/Enterprise Architect capacity, with a documented track record of completing at least 2 large-scale on-premises-to-cloud migration lifecycles.Exceptional communication skills—ability to draft clear architectural blueprints and articulate technical risks, security controls, and business benefits to executive stakeholders.Experience working within highly regulated sectors (Utilities, Energy, Finance, or Healthcare) navigating strict compliance or audit requirements is highly preferred. Education & Certifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.Professional-level certifications are highly valued (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).