Deputy Director of Architecture and Planning

An organization in the public infrastructure sector is seeking a Deputy Director of Architecture and Planning in New York, NY. This role will shape cloud and enterprise architecture strategy, with a focus on Azure-based infrastructure, network design, and integrated technology planning across complex systems.

About the Opportunity:

• Shift: Day shift

• Schedule: Monday to Friday

• Hours: Standard business

• Setting: Hybrid (Monday to Wednesday onsite; Thursday and Friday remote)

Responsibilities:

• Define and govern cloud and enterprise architecture strategy across infrastructure, network, and software platforms.

• Design and oversee hybrid networking solutions, including secure connectivity between core and remote systems.

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, roadmaps, and actionable architecture solutions.

• Evaluate, select, and integrate technologies and platforms to support performance, scalability, and operational goals.

• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to support implementation and documentation of architecture standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 10 years of experience in system administration, software engineering, network engineering, or enterprise architecture.

• Strong expertise in Azure cloud computing, networking protocols, and enterprise infrastructure.

• Experience designing and implementing scalable system architectures, including hybrid cloud and on-premises integrations.

• Experience with enterprise system integration and identity and access management, including Azure Entra.

• Experience with Cisco or Meraki networking, including firewalls, TCP/IP, and secure network design.

• Proficiency in architectural design patterns and modeling tools, along with experience establishing data integration strategies and data pipelines.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Deep knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop environments and virtualization strategies.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with large-scale project management systems such as Kahua or Primavera P6.

• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or public sector environments.

• Relevant industry certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, or TOGAF.