Les missions
The Cloud Architect starts by analyzing business needs and goals in order to design a custom cloud architecture that can support workloads securely and efficiently. It defines cloud infrastructures and their layout, while taking into account security, reliability, scalability, and cost optimization.
He works closely with DevOps, Development, and Security teams to implement cloud solutions. It chooses the technologies and configurations most adapted to the specific needs of the organization and ensures the smooth integration between the various services (databases, networks, storage, etc.).
When it comes to security, the Cloud Architect puts in place robust protection measures to ensure data confidentiality and security, including access management, encryption, and backup policies. It also develops disaster recovery plans to ensure system resilience.
The Cloud Architect actively participates in the automation of repetitive tasks and deployment processes to improve the speed and reliability of production releases. By using tools like Terraform and Ansible, it makes deployments more efficient and reduces the risk of human error.
Finally, he is in charge of monitoring technology to monitor developments in the cloud sector and regularly proposes optimizations of the existing architecture. It also provides continuous training for teams on cloud best practices, so that they can make the most of the infrastructures in place.
In summary, the Cloud Architect is the company's cloud solutions strategist. He designs a robust, secure and efficient infrastructure that meets both technical and business requirements, thus contributing to the digital transformation of the organization.
