Sr. Director, Cloud and Infrastructure Architecture Position Available In New York, New York

Job Order Number:

DG0141777

Job Title:

Sr. Director, Cloud and Infrastructure Architecture

Company:

MTA Location:

New York, NY

Salary:

Education:

Information Not Provided

Experience:

Information Not Provided

Hours:

Duration:

Full Time, Regular

Shift:

Description:

 Sr.

Director, Cloud and Infrastructure Architecture Job ID:

11951

Business Unit:

MTA HeadquartersLocation:

New York, NY, United StatesRegular/Temporary:

RegularDepartment:

IT Strategy/ArchitectDate Posted:

Jun 9, 2025Description

JOB TITLE

Senior Director, Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture

SALARY RANGE

$201,676-$238,043

HAY POINTS:

1142

DEPT/DIV:

IT Strategy/Architect

SUPERVISOR

Deputy CTO, Enterprise Strategy & Architecture

LOCATION

2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

HOURS OF WORK:

9:00 am – 5:30 pm (7.5 hours/day) or as required) This position is eligible for telework, which is currently two day s per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America’s largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Summary:

This role is responsible for defining, upholding, and communicating the vision of the IT cloud, server, and compute infrastructure architecture and solutions that support the MTA business strategies. This role will provide architectural leadership and guidance across Enterprise Cloud and Compute Infrastructure Architecture areas to support the MTA IT and Agencies in aligning IT solutions with the needs of the enterprise. This role is responsible for developing the cloud and server strategy and overseeing the adherence and implementation of computing resources. This role will oversee individual contributors (IC) who plan, design, and build compute infrastructure architectures and provide technical guidance to teams and users. This includes reviewing and approving application designs to ensure the cloud, server, and mid-range architecture provides a scalable and reliable IT infrastructure for the business operations. This role reviews and approves cloud/server-based solutions and architectures to ensure security/compliance and optimize performance. As an IT leader, this position is expected to influence the organization and work independently with senior business and IT leaders while acting as a mentor and role model. Also included is the development or use of models, cloud/server designs, and the development of internal and external checks and controls to ensure proper governance, security, and quality of IT infrastructure assets. The Technical Architecture unit within the Enterprise Strategy & Architecture department of the MTA Information Technology (IT) Department, has primary accountability for aligning technology and the overall direction of IT through strategic planning and evaluation; effectively aligning IT activities with individual agency business requirements and the forward-thinking objectives of the MTA enterprise as a whole and the position is at the forefront of this.

Responsibilities:

+ Develops and executes the cloud, server, and midrange compute strategy that aligns with the organization’s business goals and objectives. + Formulates and implements cloud and server architecture principles, strategies, and frameworks, ensuring that they are adhered to across the MTA. Stays informed about industry technology trends and best practices in Enterprise Cloud Architecture, particularly in transportation, and revises MTA strategies and standards as needed. + Oversees the budget for cloud services, including cost optimization strategies to ensure efficient use of resources. Confirms the budget for cloud-related projects and collaborates with IT and agenc