Director of Cloud Architecture and Engineering

Job Description

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you'll love from top to bottom - we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

EisnerAmper is seeking a Director of Cloud Architecture and Engineering which will be a hands-on leadership role responsible for defining, delivering, and governing the Azure cloud strategy for a 5,000-person global accounting and advisory firm. This individual will lead enterprise-wide efforts to modernize infrastructure and applications through secure, scalable, and cost-effective Azure services. The role combines architectural vision with operational execution, driving value across lines of business through cloud transformation and automation. We work in a hybrid work environment and would require someone onsite here in Iselin, NJ three days a week.

What Work You Will be Responsible For:

• Lead the development and communication of the Azure cloud architecture strategy aligned with enterprise objectives and client delivery needs.

• Drive global cloud adoption, modernization, and cost optimization initiatives through strategic planning and collaboration with executive leadership.

• Oversee the design, governance, and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient Azure architectures across the enterprise.

• Provide architectural consulting to cross-functional teams, ensuring consistency through reusable frameworks and reference models.

• Establish and manage infrastructure-as-code pipelines and CI/CD workflows using Terraform, GitHub, and Azure DevOps.

• Champion DevOps best practices to accelerate deployment velocity, improve reliability, and enhance operational efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001) and implement cloud governance using Azure Policy and Defender for Cloud.

• Monitor cloud performance and cost using Azure-native tools, applying FinOps practices to identify optimization opportunities.

• Lead a global team of cloud architects and engineers, promoting a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

• Develop and execute cloud training and certification programs to upskill talent and support long-term organizational capability.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

• 10+ years in IT architecture or engineering roles.

• 5+ years in Azure cloud architecture and operations within a global enterprise.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Experience leading cloud strategy in a regulated industry, preferably professional services.

• Expert in Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, and Identity services.

• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).

• Strong knowledge of Azure landing zones, governance, cost control, and monitoring.

• Experience with AKS, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, and hybrid cloud networking.

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

• TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks

• Executive presence and communication skills.

• Ability to translate technical concepts for business leaders.

• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.