Cloud Architect

WoodmenLife

. Define and maintain WoodmenLife’s enterprise cloud architecture aligned to business and technology strategy .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeOmaha • Nebraska • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and maintaining enterprise cloud architecture, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure solutions, cloud governance, and modernization initiatives. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor architects, and drive cloud adoption strategies while ensuring scalability, security, and cost optimization.

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Microsoft Azure ArchitectureCloud Governance ModelsEnterprise Cloud StrategyProduct Owner ExperienceAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Cloud ArchitectureEnterprise Solutions DesignWorkload MigrationCloud Standards DevelopmentArchitecture ReviewsData ModernizationLegacy TransformationFinOps OptimizationAI-Enabled CapabilitiesDynamics 365 Integration

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationExecutive PresenceMentoringKnowledge SharingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Nimbus Cloud Center of ExcellenceAzure Landing ZonesSnowflakeCloud PlatformsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Industry Keywords

Regulated IndustriesEnterprise ModernizationCloud AdoptionAgile EnvironmentsSAFe Framework

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain WoodmenLife’s enterprise cloud architecture aligned to business and technology strategy
Develop cloud standards, reference architectures, and design patterns
Ensure cloud platforms meet scalability, resiliency, security, and efficiency requirements
Guide reusable platform capabilities, services, automation, and workload migration initiatives
Support development and execution of enterprise cloud strategy
Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and advanced cloud services
Serve as Product Owner for the Nimbus Cloud Center of Excellence
Define and prioritize the cloud platform backlog and roadmap
Partner with engineering teams to deliver platform improvements
Lead architecture reviews and define governance practices and guardrails
Identify and mitigate cloud-related architectural risks
Collaborate with Enterprise, Solution, Data, Infrastructure, and Business Process Architects
Promote responsible cloud consumption, cost transparency, FinOps maturity, and optimization
Lead the Azure Community of Practice
Mentor architects and engineering teams and promote knowledge sharing
Work on Azure landing zones, governance, platform modernization, enterprise cloud adoption, AI-enabled capabilities, Dynamics 365 integration, Snowflake and data modernization, legacy transformation, and FinOps initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
12+ years of progressive IT experience
7+ years of cloud or infrastructure architecture experience
Strong experience designing enterprise solutions in Microsoft Azure
Proven ability to define architecture standards, governance models, and design patterns
Experience leading cloud platform or Cloud Center of Excellence initiatives
Experience serving as a Product Owner or managing platform backlogs
Experience with enterprise modernization and cloud adoption
Strong stakeholder communication and executive presence
Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Successful completion of required criminal background, credit, fingerprint, drug, and reference checks
Experience in regulated industries preferred
Master’s degree in a related field preferred
Azure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits package
Strong work-life balance, including Friday afternoons off year-round
Opportunities for growth, leadership, and service
Equal opportunity in recruitment, employment, promotion, training, and community outreach
Workplace accommodations for applicants with disabilities