About JoleraJolera is a global technology powerhouse—one of the fastest-growing Global Systems Integrators (GSI) and Managed Security/Service Providers (MSP/MSSP) in the world.With 650+ experts across 15 countries, we deliver secure, scalable, and intelligent solutions that help organizations modernize, protect, and accelerate their business.Our clients span enterprise, mid-market, and channel partners across North America and Europe. We specialize in complex transformation work across cloud, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled operations.If you’re passionate about solving difficult technical challenges, leading migrations at scale, and working directly with enterprise customers, you’ll feel at home here.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Lead Cloud & Infrastructure Architect, a seasoned expert who is both a visionary strategist and an elite hands-on technologist.This role is one of Jolera’s most senior technical positions, responsible for overseeing complex transformation initiatives across cloud, security, networking, data, identity, and infrastructure.You will serve as the technical authority for large customer programs, building modernization blueprints, leading enterprise workshops, overseeing architectural governance, and guiding multi-disciplinary engineering teams while remaining fully capable of performing deep-dive implementation and troubleshooting when necessary.This role requires the breadth of a principal architect and the depth of a senior engineer. You will influence business outcomes, design next-generation platforms, and set the technical direction across multi-cloud and hybrid estates.What You Will DoStrategic Architecture Leadership·       Lead the end-to-end architectural vision for enterprise transformation projects, including multi-cloud adoption, infrastructure modernization, cyber-hardening, network redesign, and hybrid platform integration.·       Conduct strategic discovery workshops with CIO, CTO, CISO, and enterprise architecture teams.·       Translate business objectives into measurable technical strategies, roadmaps, and investment recommendations.·       Develop large-scale, multi-year transformation plans that align cloud, security, networking, data, and identity.Hands-On Technical Expertiseo   Engage directly in hands-on architecture and engineering for:o   Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud landing zoneso   Identity and directory services (Quest, Entra ID, AD consolidation)o   Network architecture & redesign (Cisco, Fortinet, Meraki, Palo Alto, Nexus/HyperFlex/HCI)o   Security architecture: MDR/XDR, SIEM/SOAR, CASB, firewalls, zero trusto   Infrastructure compute & virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, HCI, SRM, DRaaS)o   Data platform modernization (SQL, Azure SQL, pipelines, storage)o   Automation & DevOps (Terraform, Bicep, CI/CD, PowerShell, API integration)o   Solve the most complex escalations, providing deep diagnostic and troubleshooting leadership across cloud, security, networking, data, and infrastructure layers.Transformation Program Deliveryo   Own the technical success of modernization programs end-to-end.o   Author and govern solution designs, high-level architectures, LLDs, migration runbooks, pilot plans, and execution frameworks.o   Validate designs implemented by the extended engineering team to ensure alignment with architectural principles.o   Lead cutover planning, execution oversight, and architectural risk mitigation.Customer & Executive Engagemento   Act as the technical face of Jolera for enterprise customers.o   Present architectures, roadmaps, and modernization strategies with clarity and executive polish.o   Build trusted-advisor relationships with C-level leaders.o   Provide thought leadership for cloud, cybersecurity, modernization, automation, and cost-optimization strategy.Practice Leadership & Internal Impacto   Mentor architects, engineers, and modernization consultants across cloud, security, networking, and infrastructure domains.o   Develop reusable accelerators, templates, and architectures to scale Jolera’s global delivery model.o   Contribute to offering development, modernization playbooks, and global transformation IP.o   Partner with sales teams for pre-sales solution architecture, SOW development, and opportunity shaping.What You Bringo   12–20+ years of progressive technical experience across cloud, networking, identity, security, virtualization, and infrastructure.o   Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale transformation programs for MSPs, GSIs, or global integrators.You bring multi-domain senior expertise across:Cloudo   Azure (expert-level)o   Azure security & governanceo   AWS (strong asset)o   Hybrid identity, private connectivity, zero trust modelsNetworkingo   Cisco Nexus, UCS, Hyperflex, Merakio   FortiGate, Palo Alto, ASA/FTDo   SD-WAN, routing, switching, segmentationSecurityo   XDR/MDR/SIEM/SOAR (Sentinel, Defender, Elastic)o   Cloud security hardeningo   Firewall & network security architectureo   Compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO, GDPR, PCI)Infrastructureo   VMware, Hyper-V, SRM, HCIo   Storage platforms (Dell EMC, NetApp, Unity, Data Domain)o   SQL Server, Azure SQL, data pipelineso   Active Directory, Quest migration toolso   Automation / DevOpso   Terraform, ARM/Bicepo   Azure DevOps / GitHubo   Scripting: PowerShell, API integrationo   Serverless: Functions / LambdaSoft Skills & Leadershipo   Impeccable communication skills and executive presence.o   Strong presentation, documentation, and architectural storytelling abilities.o   Experience guiding both technical and non-technical stakeholders through complex decisions.o   Calming, confident leadership during high-pressure cutovers or escalations.o   Ability to challenge assumptions diplomatically and drive consensus.Preferred Qualificationso   Azure Solutions Architect Experto   Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Experto   AWS Solutions Architect Professionalo   CCNP/CCIE, Fortinet NSE, or Palo Alto certificationso   Certifications in ITIL, TOGAF, or enterprise architecture frameworks (nice to have)Why Join Jolerao   Work on high-impact global transformation projects.o   Be part of a fast-scaling modernization practice with significant career growth.o   Collaborate with top-tier technical experts across 15 countries.o   Flexible working arrangements and contract or full-time options.o   A culture built on trust, autonomy, and innovation.