Executive Director, Cloud Architecture

Overview:

Founded in 1988, Trimont () is a specialized global commercial real estate loan services provider and partner for lenders and investors seeking the infrastructure and capabilities needed to help them scale their business and make informed, effective decisions related to the deployment, management and administration of commercial real estate secured credit. As the largest master servicer of commercial real estate loans in the United States, Trimont manages securitizations with meticulous oversight and coordination—protecting cash flows, mitigating risk, and ensuring portfolio performance.

trivinna, a Trimont company, is redefining the future of commercial loan management through advanced technology and data-driven innovation. As the newest addition to the Trimont group, trivinna introduces a modern loan management software platform that streamlines operations, increases transparency, and provides clients and partners with actionable insights. Leveraging Trimont’s access to approximately 11% of all U.S. commercial real estate lending data, trivinna integrates market-leading analytics, robust portfolio management tools, and a high-touch customer support model. This comprehensive approach enables clients to make informed decisions, manage risk effectively, and achieve greater efficiency and performance in commercial real estate loan management.

trivinna is an innovative firm where visionary professionals come to learn, grow, and thrive with colleagues driven by curiosity and collaboration.

Learn: We believe ongoing learning is critical and are focused on providing a work environment where all team members can take ownership of their careers.

Grow: We work alongside the largest institutional lenders in the world, overseeing the most significant projects in the industry. This unique opportunity allows us to broaden our skillset and develop our abilities by tackling some of the industry’s most challenging and exciting endeavors.

Thrive: Our firm is a place where ethics and excellence meet to create an experience that matches our capabilities. There are no limits to what we as team members and as an organization, can achieve together.

Where people, purpose, and progress come together every day.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Executive Director, Cloud Architecture to lead the design and implementation of trivinna's Microsoft Azure environment. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting a secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure that supports our commercial loan servicing platform from the ground up. You will define cloud standards, establish governance frameworks, and work closely with engineering, data, and security teams to ensure the platform is built for performance, compliance, and long-term growth. This is a foundational role with significant influence over the technical direction of trivinna's infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and own the end-to-end Azure architecture, including computing, networking, storage, identity, and data services.
• Define and maintain cloud architecture blueprints, standards, and governance frameworks
• Evaluate, select, and implement Azure services (e.g., AKS, Azure Functions, Service Bus) to meet platform requirements.
• Architect high availability and disaster recovery strategies across regions and zones.
• Lead architectural reviews, design sessions, and proof-of-concept initiatives to validate technical approaches.
• Establish and enforce cloud architecture standards, guardrails, and best practices across engineering teams.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks using Terraform or Bicep for automated, auditable provisioning.
• Architect and oversee CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps for automated deployment and infrastructure management.
• Design containerized environments using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, and networking.
• Define and implement secure networking architectures (VNets, subnets, peering, private endpoints, hub-and-spoke).
• Architect and coordinate data infrastructure (Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Data Factory) with data engineering teams.
• Implement cloud security architecture, identity management (Azure AD, RBAC), and network security controls.
• Establish Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Defender for Cloud for governance and compliance.
• Lead security assessments and ensure compliance (SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA).
• Design cost-efficient architecture, implement Azure Cost Management, and provide regular cost reporting and optimization recommendations.
• Document architecture decisions and maintain operational runbooks.
• Collaborate with engineering, data, and product teams; provide technical mentorship and foster knowledge sharing.
• Proactively contributes to the growth and development of trivinna’s culture.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 11+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or related technical roles.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, with hands-on experience with production deployments
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform and/or Azure Bicep).
• Solid understanding of Azure networking (VNets, ExpressRoute, Private Link, hub-and-spoke).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Proven experience implementing cloud security controls, identity management, and compliance frameworks in regulated industries.
• Strong communication skills for presenting architectural decisions non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in financial services, fintech, SaaS, or other regulated technology environments preferred.
• Familiarity with Azure data services (Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Data Lake Storage) preferred.
• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures and migration strategies preferred.
• Knowledge of FinOps principles and Azure cost governance tooling preferred.
• Understanding of zero-trust security models and platform engineering contexts preferred.

Trimont and trivinna are equal opportunity employers, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please contact us. We are proud to maintain a drug-free policy, ensuring that our community is a secure and productive space for all our team members.