At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.
EisnerAmper is seeking a Director of Cloud Architecture and Engineering which will be a hands-on leadership role responsible for defining, delivering, and governing the Azure cloud strategy for a 5,000-person global accounting and advisory firm. This individual will lead enterprise-wide efforts to modernize infrastructure and applications through secure, scalable, and cost-effective Azure services. The role combines architectural vision with operational execution, driving value across lines of business through cloud transformation and automation.
We work in a hybrid work environment and would require someone onsite here three days a week.
You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry
You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards
We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions
We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation
Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work
Lead the development and communication of the Azure cloud architecture strategy aligned with enterprise objectives and client delivery needs.
Drive global cloud adoption, modernization, and cost optimization initiatives through strategic planning and collaboration with executive leadership.
Oversee the design, governance, and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient Azure architectures across the enterprise.
Provide architectural consulting to cross-functional teams, ensuring consistency through reusable frameworks and reference models.
Establish and manage infrastructure-as-code pipelines and CI/CD workflows using Terraform, GitHub, and Azure DevOps.
Champion DevOps best practices to accelerate deployment velocity, improve reliability, and enhance operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001) and implement cloud governance using Azure Policy and Defender for Cloud.
Monitor cloud performance and cost using Azure-native tools, applying FinOps practices to identify optimization opportunities.
Lead a global team of cloud architects and engineers, promoting a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
Develop and execute cloud training and certification programs to upskill talent and support long-term organizational capability.
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
10+ years in IT architecture or engineering roles.
5+ years in Azure cloud architecture and operations within a global enterprise.
Experience leading cloud strategy in a regulated industry, preferably professional services.
Expert in Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, and Identity services.
Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
Strong knowledge of Azure landing zones, governance, cost control, and monitoring.
Experience with AKS, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, and hybrid cloud networking.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks
Executive presence and communication skills.
Ability to translate technical concepts for business leaders.
Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.
EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
About our Technology Team:
Technology is enhancing the ways we operate at every level of the firm, and the EisnerAmper Technology team is the driving force for that. Unlike your average IT team, you won’t find us simply administering technology, but serving as strategic advocates to deliver solutions that bring measurable, positive change for all our clients.
Because we pivot fast and always embrace new perspectives, we’re creating a culture of technology across every department based on value and a true understanding of the business. By serving as partners to leaders throughout the organization, rather than as a resource, our Technology employees are accountable to each other and themselves to create a tangible impact based on results.
The way we see it, there is always something new we can start, stop doing, or reimagine. With this mentality, we don't let perfection get in the way of innovation. If you have a theory, you’ll have the autonomy to innovate, iterate, and collaborate to see it through. Because to us, there are no bad ideas—only avenues for us to grow as a team and individuals.
About EisnerAmper:
EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.
Our clients represent enterprises of every form, ranging from sophisticated financial institutions to startups, global public firms to middle-market companies, governmental entities as well as high-net-worth individuals, family offices, nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, investors, and key stakeholders who serve these clients.
Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: talentacquisition@eisneramper.com
#LI-JR1
#LI-HYBRID