Cloud Solutions Architect

Location:
Brussels, Belgium Company: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Belgium Employment Type: Full-time Nature of the Tasks Design and implement cloud solutions that meet business objectives, with defined operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for availability, reliability, and performance, and clear ownership boundaries. Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure and operations against defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for cost, performance, and availability, adhering to operational excellence best practices. Conduct cost analysis and monitor cloud expenses using Financial Operations (FinOps) practices, including budgeting, forecasting, rightsizing, and implementing showback/chargeback models. Ensure security, compliance, and data protection through the implementation of the shared responsibility model, zero-trust principles, encryption, and adherence to relevant compliance frameworks (e.
G., General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)). Automate cloud processes and workflows using scripting and tools. Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues to maintain service levels and meet defined operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for availability and reliability. Collaborate with development teams to support cloud-based applications. Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to enhance capabilities, improve efficiency, and reduce costs while aligning with architectural standards. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud systems, architectures, and operational processes to ensure knowledge sharing and operational continuity. Manage the end-to-end cloud architecture, development, and migration lifecycle, including strategy definition, landing zone design, networking, data migration planning, and execution via detailed runbooks. Provide cloud expertise and support to stakeholders and teams. Establish cloud landing zones with governance guardrails (e.
G., policies, tagging, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)) and a well-defined environment hierarchy to ensure security and compliance. Implement comprehensive observability (monitoring, logging, tracing), incident response processes, and disaster recovery/business continuity plans (DR/BCP) with defined Recovery Time and Point Objectives (RTO/RPO). Specific Expertise and Technologies Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or OVH . Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.
G., VMware, Hyper-V ) to design and manage hybrid and cloud-hosted infrastructures. Knowledge of containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes . Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (e.
G., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Bicep ) to automate provisioning and enforce guardrails. Understanding of networking concepts and services in a cloud environment. Knowledge of cloud security standards and compliance frameworks (e.
G., CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, GDPR ) to ensure secure cloud operations. Experience with cloud monitoring and optimization tools. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell . Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools (e.
G., CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, AWS CodeCommit, Azure DevOps ) to integrate cloud with delivery processes. Familiarity with database services in the cloud, such as RDS or Cloud SQL . Knowledge of advanced cloud services (e.
G., AI/ML, BI/DWH, DevSecOps, serverless computing ) and SaaS offerings (e.
G., Power Platform, ServiceNow ) for enterprise adoption. Minimum Level of Expertise Normal Certifications and Standards Mandatory for Normal Level: At least one Associate-level (or higher) certification from AWS, Microsoft, or another cloud provider, in a domain directly related to the request. Mandatory for Advanced/Senior Level (AWS): An AWS Professional-level certification and at least one AWS Specialty certification, both in domains directly related to the request. Mandatory for Advanced/Senior Level (Other): A Professional-level (or higher) cloud certification from a provider (e.
G., Google, CompTIA Cloud+, Cloud Certified Professional) in a domain directly related to the request. Skills Ability to diagnose and resolve cloud infrastructure issues, ensuring reliability and performance. Flexibility to adopt emerging cloud services, frameworks, and tools quickly. Competence in managing multiple cloud initiatives, resources, and environments. Ability to evaluate options, design cost-effective architectures, and align with organisational goals. Commitment to ensuring accuracy, compliance, and optimisation in deployments. Ability to participate in multilingual meetings. Ability to understand, speak, and write English. French is considered an additional asset. Capacity to build trust and influence decision making. Ability to work in a team as well as autonomously. Results-oriented mindset with a strong focus on delivery.