Cloud Architect

Description

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. We stay at the forefront of today’s opportunities in advanced nuclear power, decarbonization, smart grids, battery energy storage systems, hydrogen applications, electric transportation grids, digital modernization, and more. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients and partners with a thoroughly reliable source of comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenge, growth, flexibility, competitive salaries and benefits.

Position Summary: 

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Cloud & Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, governance, and implementation of enterprise-grade cloud platforms and infrastructure modernization initiatives. This role is pivotal in driving IT platform enablement and ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions across the organization.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in multi-cloud and hybrid environments, with a strong command of infrastructure architecture, networking, identity and access management (IAM), and platform governance. Success in this role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including application development, data architecture, and platform engineering, to deliver integrated and future-ready technology solutions.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with the expectation of 3 days per week in our Chicago office, and 2 days remote from home.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Platform & Identity Architecture

• Serve as Tenant Architect and Administrator Microsoft Platforms (Power Platform, Fabric, Purview, M365, Azure, and Environment Administrator), Oracle OCI, integration with these across other SaaS and ERP solutions.
• Coordinate with vendors and key stakeholders to track financial assessments and project proposals for S&L Technologies, ensuring alignment with S&L’s business requirements and strategic goals.
• Lead the Okta to Entra ID migration, including conditional access policy design, MFA enforcement, and identity lifecycle management.
• Provide guidance Application/Data Architects and Technical owners on the Cloud, Hybrid Infrastructure, and Platforms for their workloads.
• Assess workload migration to Oracle OCI, document implementation plan for S&L Infrastructure team.  

Cloud Governance & Multi-Cloud Standards

• Define and implement Azure subscription and resource governance, including naming conventions, tagging strategies, RBAC, policy enforcement, and cost management. Work with Governance body for governance policy and implementation.
• Document and align cloud architecture standards across Azure, AWS, Oracle OCI, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to ensure consistency and compliance as workloads are created on these platforms.
• Establish and maintain landing zones, management groups, and blueprints for secure and scalable cloud adoption.

Data Platform Enablement

• Collaborate with Data Architects to define standards and implement architectures for Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica, and other data platforms.
• Ensure secure data access, integration pipelines, and platform scalability for analytics and AI/ML workloads.
• Support data governance, lineage, and metadata management initiatives.

Infrastructure Modernization

• Lead re-platforming efforts from On-Prem or other cloud-native workloads to centralized solutions.
• Design hybrid infrastructure strategies that support legacy workloads while enabling cloud-native transformation.
• Evaluate and implement automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and Ansible.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or platform administration.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD/Entra ID, AVD, and governance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Okta, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, and Oracle OCI cloud services and governance models.
• Experience with data platform integration (Fabric, Purview, Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica).
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, IoC).

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Okta Certified Administrator or equivalent Entra ID expertise
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks (a plus)

Soft Skills & Leadership:

• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and business teams.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Work in an established company that values innovation and growth.
• Engage with a collaborative team that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the energy sector.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge projects and contribute to data-driven decision-making processes.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$112,410 - $162,710

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.