Cloud Architect At World Vision Kenya

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cloud Platform Strategy and Vision
Review existing cloud strategy and implement a strategic roadmap for cloud adoption and optimization aligned with the organization's long-term goals.
Lead platform evolution, balancing innovation with reliability and cost-effectiveness.
Identify emerging technologies to enhance digital capabilities in mission delivery.
Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends.

Multi-Cloud Solution Architecture (AWS & Azure)
Lead the design of hybrid and multi-cloud solutions across AWS and Azure, ensuring alignment with both technical and humanitarian needs.
Develop reference architectures, solution blueprints, and technical standards for scalable, secure deployments.
Architect solutions for application modernization, data integration, and cloud-native services.

Cloud Integration & Implementation
Oversee the end-to-end delivery of cloud projects, from discovery through deployment and optimization.
Integrate cloud platforms with internal systems (CRM, ERP, data platforms) and field technologies.
Support containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless, and API-based architectures.

Governance, Security & Compliance
Embed strong security practices into all solution designs (e.g., encryption, IAM, VPC design, network segmentation).
Ensure compliance with global data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), donor requirements, and ethical tech standards.
Lead efforts around business continuity, disaster recovery, and secure multi-region deployment strategies.

Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as a technical advisor and thought leader across IT, programs, data, and operations teams.
Mentor junior architects, engineers, and project teams; lead cloud architecture review boards.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and automation initiatives.

Cloud Vendor & Cost Management
Manage relationships with AWS and Azure account teams and technical partners.
Analyze and optimize cloud spend across platforms; implement tagging, rightsizing, and cost monitoring strategies.
Participate in vendor negotiations and ensure service levels meet operational needs.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:
Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Required Professional Experience
7+ years in IT, with at least 3 years in a cloud architecture/solution architecture or platform leadership role.
Hands-on experience designing and deploying workloads on both AWS and Azure.
Strong understanding of networking, IAM, data services, container orchestration, and serverless architectures.
Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in a production environment.
Deep understanding of infrastructure-as-code, DevOps, networking, and security principles.
Expertise with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation), CI/CD pipelines, and scripting (Python, PowerShell).
Strong background in governance, compliance, and platform lifecycle management.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

Preferred Professional Experience
Experience working in or supporting mission-driven organizations or NGOs.
Experience supporting field operations in low-resource or low-connectivity environments.
Familiarity with mobile data collection tools and systems integration in field contexts.
Knowledge of donor technology compliance (e.g., USAID Digital Strategy, DFID standards).
Experience architecting platforms that support offline functionality and low-connectivity regions.