• Interpret the Enterprise Architecture strategy to create best-in-class solution architectures and cloud-based solutions that are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Ensure that cloud infrastructure and applications are optimised for the organisation's needs and maximise cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure the cloud environment is secure and compliant with industry standards and regulations.
• Support the establishment and implementation of policies and best practices for cloud technologies to ensure consistency and adherence to business standards.
• Ensure IT cloud solutions enhance flexibility, consistency, integration, and use for our customers.
• Collaborate with Architecture teams to maintain practical and value-adding architecture models and baselines.
• Build strong relationships across the IT organisation to optimise co-operation and maximising efficiencies across IT.
• Stay up to date on cloud trends and the latest advancements in cloud technologies.
• Participate in the evaluation/selection of technology solutions, where required.
• Ensure IT capital programs related to cloud technologies stay aligned to the business's technology strategy.
• Model and define the roadmap for both Azure and OCI cloud tenancies and design capabilities in line with the company's Cloud Strategy.
• Oversee low-level design patterns and successful transition of capabilities into operations.

• Relevant industry experience and practice in following architecture standards in line with recognised frameworks (TOGAF) is desirable.
• Strong experience in defining a Cloud Strategy and developing out Cloud Platform capabilities within Azure and/or Oracle Cloud is desirable.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working with Microsoft Azure and/or Oracle Cloud is desirable.
• Relevant third level qualifications and/or accreditations are desirable.
• The ability to develop and maintain effective strategic partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• A proven track record for dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion, along with the ability to communicate complex information to others.
• Highly motivated individual, working to the highest professional standards and with a proven ability to deliver results.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements and propose and implement solutions.
• Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements.
• Proactively identifying new areas of improvement and using newly gained knowledge and skills on the job.

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