Cloud Architect Lead - DraaS (Remote)

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We are seeking an experienced Disaster Recovery & Cloud Architect Lead to design and orchestrate the end-to-end technical recovery solution for large-scale enterprise workloads. This role leads the architectural direction of the platform and drives the “factory” model that migrates workloads from on-premise environments to cloud-based DR landing zones in a phased, wave-driven approach.

The ideal candidate combines deep cloud architecture expertise (AWS and Azure) with hands-on experience in DR tooling, migration orchestration, and project governance. You’ll work closely with executive stakeholders, technical teams, and delivery leads to ensure every cutover is predictable, traceable, and aligned with business recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of landing zones for cloud-based DR in AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments (e.g., HPE GreenLake).
• Own the technical architecture for disaster recovery replication, failover, and rollback strategies using tools like Zerto, VMware HCX, AWS MGN, and Azure Migrate.
• Set up and run the migration factory that executes workload cutovers in structured waves:
• Define migration waves and cut-over calendars
• Lead daily factory standups and manage burn-down metrics
• Monitor readiness and success criteria per phase
• Develop and maintain RAID logs, governance check-ins, and phase entry/exit sign-offs.
• Oversee and contribute to creation of back-out and rollback plans for all critical systems.
• Collaborate with PMO and executives on margin control, risk exposure, and technical trade-offs.
• Participate in client presentations and executive reporting on progress, technical risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure DR platform is aligned with RPO/RTO targets, high availability zones, and compliance standards.
• Champion best practices in cloud-native architecture, security, and cost optimization.
  

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, disaster recovery, or enterprise infrastructure roles.
• Proven experience leading DR or cloud migration programs at scale, including factory-model cutovers.
• Hands-on experience with DR tooling: Zerto, VMware HCX, AWS MGN, Azure Migrate.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and/or Azure architectures, services, and security practices.
• Deep understanding of RPO, RTO, failover/failback processes, and rollback mechanisms.
• Experience designing hybrid solutions across on-prem, private, and public cloud environments.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, including RAID logs, cutover signoffs, and migration playbooks.
• Comfortable presenting to executives and communicating clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Zerto Certified Professional.
• AWS Solution Architect – Associate or Professional or Microsoft Azure Architect Expert.
• TOGAF certification or strong architectural framework background.
• Familiarity with VMware vSphere, HPE GreenLake, and high-throughput data hydration strategies.
  
  

About Monks

Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry’s best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.