22 April 2026 Architecture / Design Cloud Utrecht ZZP and / or Contracting

Introduction

Start: ASAP

End: 31/12/2026

Possible extension: Yes

36 hours a week

Application outside Netherlands will not be accepted

Function

As a Cloud Technical Architect, you guide customers in making strategic decisions about their cloud architecture within the T-Systems Public Cloud environment.
You translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and future-proof solutions that align with enterprise standards and long-term goals.

This role requires deep architectural expertise combined with a strong understanding of the TCP/IP stack, as networking forms a critical foundation of the platform and is comparable in complexity to hyperscalers such as AWS.

Key Responsibilities

Design end-to-end cloud architectures within T-Systems Public Cloud
Translate business needs into scalable, secure, and future-proof technical solutions
Define and implement landing zones and reusable architectural patterns
Advise on platform choices, cost optimization, risk, and time-to-market
Lead technical discussions across all levels, from C-level stakeholders to engineering teams
Ensure alignment with security, compliance, and performance requirements
Support cloud migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor)
Guide integration with existing enterprise IT landscapes (on-premise and hybrid)
Contribute across the full lifecycle: strategy, design, and implementation 

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

Strong expertise in cloud architecture (IaaS, PaaS, containers, Kubernetes)
Experience with cloud platforms comparable to AWS, Azure, or GCP
Deep understanding of the TCP/IP stack (core requirement)
Strong networking knowledge (connectivity, latency, hybrid architectures, routing, DNS)
Experience with cloud migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor)
Understanding of enterprise IT environments (SAP, legacy systems, integrations) 
Knowledge of security and compliance (IAM, data residency, sovereignty)
Experience with cost optimization and FinOps principles 
Profile

Self-starter who proactively drives technical initiatives
Strong ownership of customer onboarding and architectural outcomes
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution
Hands-on mindset (not a “PowerPoint architect”)
Able to balance long-term architecture with short-term delivery

Soft Skills

Strong communication skills in customer-facing environments
Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for different audiences
Confident in leading discussions and guiding decision-making
Challenges assumptions constructively while maintaining trust
Strong stakeholder management across business and technical teams 

Information

Priya Jha +31(0)20-3337629

Application

Priya Jha +31(0)20-3337629

Your contact

Information

Priya Jha +31(0)20-3337629

Vacancy number

4158