Sr. Cloud Architect

At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, technology plays a critical role in accelerating clinical research and improving patient outcomes worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Cloud Solution Architect to provide technical leadership across cloud architecture, engineering, operations, and modernization initiatives. This role will define and execute cloud strategy, drive best practices across multi-cloud environments, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions that support Clario's global clinical trial technology platforms. If you are passionate about cloud transformation, innovation, and technical excellence, we encourage you to join our team.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Life and disability insurance

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the cloud architecture subject matter expert, providing strategic direction, governance, and technical leadership across cloud platforms and services.
• Lead the design, deployment, and operation of secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and other cloud environments.
• Manage complex cloud initiatives from strategy through implementation, partnering with project managers, engineers, vendors, and service providers.
• Define and maintain cloud architecture standards, design patterns, operational procedures, and technology roadmaps.

• Establish and optimize multi-cloud operational support models, including processes, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, research and development teams, security teams, and enterprise architects to design integrated cloud solutions.
• Guide cloud migration initiatives, including application modernization and large-scale infrastructure transitions.
• Champion infrastructure as code, automation, DevOps, and cloud governance practices to improve efficiency and delivery.
• Evaluate architectural risks and develop mitigation strategies that support business continuity, security, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement in cloud performance, reliability, security, scalability, disaster recovery, and cost optimization.

What We Look For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field; advanced degree and cloud certifications preferred.
• Professional-level cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, or equivalent cloud technologies.
• 10+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise cloud solutions.
• Proven experience leading large-scale cloud transformation and migration programs.
• Deep expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure operations, networking, storage, virtualization, containers, security, and governance.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes, VMware, and containerized application platforms.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code and automation tools, including Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, Python, GitLab, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience developing high availability, disaster recovery, backup, retention, and resilience architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks, vulnerability management, compliance standards, and security best practices.
• Working knowledge of Linux, Windows, database technologies, and IT service management practices.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and executive-level recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills.
• Passion for emerging technologies, open-source innovation, and continuous learning.

At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description represent the major responsibilities of the position.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required.  Clario reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of Clario.  This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.