Cloud Architect at World Vision

Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud Architecture, AWS, Azure, Security, Compliance, Data Integration, Containerization, DevOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, Networking, IAM, Disaster Recovery, Technical Leadership, Mentoring, Vendor Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Key Responsibilities: IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All CVs should be submitted in English. This position is open to candidates based in countries where World Vision International is legally registered to operate. As our Cloud Architect, you will design and lead the implementation of cloud-based solutions that empower field teams, improve program delivery, and ensure organizational resilience. You will embed a security-first leadership mindset into every stage of solution design and delivery—ensuring that security, compliance, and resilience are not afterthoughts, but core drivers of technology decisions. You’ll collaborate closely with IT, program leads, and partners to align cloud infrastructure with both technical needs and humanitarian outcomes. You will be responsible for leading platform design, governance, and team development, enabling reliable, secure, and high-performing systems that empower field operations, digital services, and data-driven decision-making. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Cloud Platform Strategy and Vision Review existing cloud strategy and implement a strategic roadmap for cloud adoption and optimization aligned with the organization’s long-term goals. Lead platform evolution, balancing innovation with reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness. Identify emerging technologies that enhance digital capabilities while maintaining a security-first posture. Stay current with emerging cloud and security technologies, frameworks, and industry trends. Multi-Cloud Solution Architecture (AWS & Azure) Lead the design of hybrid and multi-cloud solutions across AWS and Azure, ensuring alignment with both technical and humanitarian needs. Develop reference architectures, solution blueprints, and technical standards for scalable, secure deployments. Architect solutions for application modernization, data integration, and cloud-native services with embedded security controls. Cloud Integration & Implementation Oversee the end-to-end delivery of cloud projects, from discovery through deployment and optimization, with security as a design principle. Integrate cloud platforms with internal systems (CRM, ERP, data platforms) and field technologies securely and efficiently. Support containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless, and API-based architectures with built-in identity, encryption, and access controls. Governance, Security & Compliance Champion a security-first leadership mindset—ensuring that all cloud initiatives are designed and operated with proactive security, compliance, and resilience in mind. Embed strong security practices into all solution designs (e.g., encryption in transit/at rest, IAM best practices, network segmentation, zero-trust principles). Ensure compliance with global data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), donor requirements, and ethical technology standards. Lead business continuity and disaster recovery strategies, including secure multi-region deployments. Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as a technical advisor and thought leader across IT, programs, data, and operations teams. Mentor junior architects, engineers, and project teams; lead cloud architecture review boards with a security-focused lens. Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, automation, and security-as-code initiatives. Cloud Vendor & Cost Management Manage relationships with AWS and Azure account teams and technical partners. Analyze and optimize cloud spend while ensuring security and compliance controls remain intact. Participate in vendor negotiations and ensure service levels meet both operational and security requirements. KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE: Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Required Professional Experience 7+ years in IT, with at least 3 years in a cloud architecture, solution architecture, or platform leadership role. Hands-on experience designing and deploying workloads on both AWS and Azure. Strong understanding of networking, IAM, data services, container orchestration, and serverless architectures. Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in production environments. Deep understanding of infrastructure-as-code, DevOps, networking, and cloud security principles. Expertise with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation), CI/CD pipelines, and scripting (Python, PowerShell). Demonstrated ability to lead with a security-first mindset, influencing stakeholders and embedding security into organizational culture and technical delivery. Preferred Professional Experience Experience working in or supporting mission-driven organizations or NGOs. Experience supporting field operations in low-resource or low-connectivity environments. Familiarity with mobile data collection tools and systems integration in field contexts. Knowledge of donor technology compliance (e.g., USAID Digital Strategy, DFID standards). Experience architecting platforms that support offline functionality and low-connectivity regions. Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Learn more about our work at wvi.org. Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 33,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child. A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision. Learn more about our culture. Our people are our greatest asset. Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work. Learn more about benefits. Have questions about applying to a job with World Vision? See our Frequently Asked Questions.

Responsibilities

As a Cloud Architect, you will design and lead the implementation of cloud-based solutions that empower field teams and improve program delivery. You will ensure that security, compliance, and resilience are core drivers of technology decisions throughout the solution design and delivery process.