IT Cloud Engineer

WHO WE LOOK FOR

An SEI-er is a master communicator and active listener who understands how to navigate an audience. Self-aware, almost to a fault, SEI-ers keenly understand how to adjust their support and problem solving based on the situation. Following a logical, fact-based approach, SEI-ers possess the superior ability to see correlations others may not, ask the right questions and drive solutions. 

As super-connectors, they connect not only people, but data, trends and experiences. Mature, humble, and genuine, SEI-ers frequently go above and beyond for both their clients and their colleagues. SEI-ers are ethical and trustworthy individuals who consistently and repeatedly follow through, and hold true to their values in difficult situations. SEI-ers have an insatiable curiosity and love to learn. These individuals are commonly tech savvy and early adopters. Their passion for learning is infectious and excites others. As every project is different, an SEI-er must be adaptable and comfortable with unexpected situations. SEI-ers define ambition differently. They are authentic, low-maintenance individuals who truly enjoy one another- they like to hang out with colleagues outside of work, collaborate and hold one another accountable. SEI-ers enjoy working with genuine, thoughtful folks who want to steer clear of the traditional grind and share the joy of day-to-day life and activities with colleagues, friends, and family. 

Positon Summary

SEI is seeking an IT Cloud Engineer / Architect to provide architectural direction and technical leadership across our cloud and enterprise IT environment. This role is accountable for ensuring that SEI’s technology platforms are secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned to consulting delivery and business growth, without becoming a bottleneck or introducing unmanaged risk.

This is a senior, high‑impact role focused on technology architecture, standards, risk remediation, and cloud governance. The IT Cloud Engineer / Architect partners closely with Security, Legal, and firm leadership to translate technical decisions into business outcomes, ensuring that IT capabilities support innovation, client delivery, and emerging offerings such as AI‑enabled services.

What You Will Own

IT Technical Roadmap & Architecture

• Define, maintain, and evolve SEI’s IT technical roadmap, aligned to firm growth, consulting delivery needs, and emerging capabilities (including AI‑enabled services).
• Establish and approve core technology standards, including:
• Microsoft 365 tenant architecture
• Cloud and identity architecture models
• Endpoint and device standards
• Clear separation between corporate, demo, and client‑facing environments
• Ensure architectural decisions balance security, scalability, usability, and cost.

Cloud Platform & Performance Oversight

• Provide architectural guidance for cloud‑based systems, ensuring performance, availability, and scalability.
• Guide design and optimization of Azure‑based services and supporting SaaS platforms.
• Oversee API integrations and system‑to‑system connectivity patterns.
• Support development and maintenance of internal AI tools and platforms from an infrastructure and security perspective.

Demo Tenant & Isolated Environment Governance

• Design and maintain a model for managing isolated environments used for client demos, prototypes, and proof‑of‑concept work.
• Ensure clear separation between demo, client, and corporate environments.
• Align demo tenant governance with client expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal risk standards.

Risk, Security & Control Remediation

• Serve as the accountable owner for IT risk remediation, partnering with Security and Compliance to address identified gaps.
• Ensure security and compliance controls are designed into architectures, not retrofitted.
• Support audit readiness and ongoing control validation across cloud and SaaS platforms.

Incident & Escalation Leadership

• Act as the senior escalation point for major incidents, security events, or systemic technology failures.
• Coordinate technical response and recovery efforts across IT, Security, and external partners.
• Provide clear, timely communication to leadership during high‑impact events.

Financial Management & Vendor Oversight

• Oversee cloud consumption reporting, financial reconciliation, and cost transparency.
• Partner with Finance to ensure cloud spend aligns to budgets and value realization.
• Provide oversight for SaaS vendor management, including:
• Subscription management
• License renewals
• Vendor relationships and technical evaluations

Executive & Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with Security, Legal, Finance, and firm leadership.
• Explain technology risks, trade‑offs, and investment needs in clear business terms.
• Support leadership decision‑making with fact‑based recommendations and architectural insight.

Metrics, Reporting & Transparency

• Define and maintain IT metrics and reporting related to platform health, risk posture, cloud consumption, and operational performance.
• Improve transparency into IT capabilities, constraints, and roadmap progress.

Required Experience

• Senior‑level experience in cloud engineering, architecture, or enterprise IT design
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft cloud platforms (Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID)
• Experience defining and governing technology standards and architectural models
• Experience designing or managing isolated environments (demo, lab, or client‑facing)
• Experience partnering with Security and Compliance on risk remediation
• Ability to serve as a technical escalation leader during incidents
• Experience communicating complex technical topics to non‑technical stakeholders
• Strong documentation, governance, and decision‑discipline mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft cloud or security certifications (AZ‑104, AZ‑305, SC‑300, or similar)
• Experience supporting AI platforms or data‑driven systems
• Familiarity with cloud financial management and cost optimization
• Experience with SaaS vendor governance and contract considerations
• Exposure to audit, compliance, or regulated environments
• ITIL or formal IT service management familiarity

What Success Looks Like (12–18 Months)

• A clear, actionable IT technical roadmap aligned to firm growth and consulting delivery
• Well‑defined, documented architecture standards across cloud, identity, and endpoints
• Demo and prototype environments that are secure, isolated, and scalable
• Reduced IT risk exposure with clear ownership and remediation paths
• Improved transparency into cloud consumption, costs, and platform health
• Leadership confidence in IT’s ability to support innovation without introducing unmanaged risk

Why SEI

SEI is a cloud-first, employee-owned consulting firm with a collaborative, values-driven culture. Shared Services plays a strategic role in enabling business growth and protecting the systems that power our consultants and clients.

In this role, you will have meaningful ownership, visible impact, and the opportunity to raise the technical bar across the organization. If you are motivated by autonomy, accountability, and building well-architected systems that truly matter, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Systems Evolution, Inc. (SEI) is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law