Enterprise Architect - Motiva Enterprises : Job Details

At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees' lives because, at Motiva, our people matter. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America's largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the world's second largest base oil plant, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies. Position Overview: As an Enterprise Architect specializing in cloud architecture, you will be responsible for designing and implementing end-to-end cloud strategies that support the organization's digital transformation initiatives. You will collaborate closely with IT and business leaders to create cloud solutions that drive operational efficiency, enhance scalability, and ensure robust security across the organization's infrastructure. This role involves not only architecting cloud environments but also guiding cloud adoption and migration efforts, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance standards. You will also serve as a technical leader and advisor, providing expertise to both internal teams and stakeholders while continuously optimizing cloud operations to meet evolving business needs. Responsibilities:

• Design and develop comprehensive enterprise architecture solutions, with a primary focus on cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architecture designs.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud platforms, services, and tools to optimize performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure that cloud architecture solutions adhere to security best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development of cloud migration strategies and oversee their execution.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to technical teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud environments to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends and incorporate them into the architecture roadmap.

Experience and Qualifications: Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of IT experience, with at least 3 years focused on cloud architecture.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, and storage principles.
• Proven experience leading cloud migration initiatives and developing cloud-native applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about technology and its business implications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Relevant certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade. Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa). Motiva participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.