Senior Cloud Architect

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are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is

anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every

department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in

cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the

careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through

opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take

your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes

the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a

wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our

employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their

personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. Position Summary:

Bristol Myers Squibb Cloud Engineering is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect with

deep expertise in Microsoft Azure infrastructure and advanced cloud networking.

Based in Lawrenceville, NJ, this role is responsible for architecting, securing,

automating, and operating global cloud platforms that power AI services, data

analytics pipelines, financial systems, and scientific computing workloads

across the enterprise. Azure is the primary platform, but the organization also

leverages AWS and GCP, and multi-cloud experience is highly desirable. This

position offers the opportunity to design foundational cloud architectures that

directly support life-saving scientific and medical innovations within a

mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and secure
• global Azure cloud environments with a strong emphasis on advanced networking,
• including ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN, Private Link, DNS architecture, and
• multi-region connectivity. Deliver scalable, highly available, and secure cloud
• infrastructure supporting AI/ML platforms, data analytics ecosystems, regulated
• enterprise applications, and scientific computing workloads. Develop and
• maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and Bicep, including modular
• designs, automation frameworks, and end-to-end deployment pipelines. Build
• automation solutions using Python for provisioning, configuration validation,
• compliance checks, and operational workflows. Collaborate with Corporate
• Security, Network Engineering, Application Engineering, and Architecture teams
• to ensure design consistency, compliance, and operational excellence. Lead cloud
• design reviews, enforce architecture best practices, and drive standardization
• of platform patterns and networking frameworks across multiple business units.
• Support cloud migration initiatives, operational readiness, disaster recovery
• strategies, and zero-trust networking implementations. Influence and drive
• continuous improvement across cloud governance, automation, observability, and
• security integrations. Experience

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in cloud
• infrastructure, cloud networking, and enterprise IT architecture. 5+ years of
• hands-on engineering and architecture experience in Azure, with strong
• capabilities in designing large-scale cloud networking solutions. Proven
• background operating highly available, globally distributed, and secure cloud
• environments supporting mission-critical workloads. Experience in enterprise or
• regulated industries such as biotech, pharma, financial services, or healthcare
• preferred. Technical

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on expertise with Azure
• networking and core infrastructure services, including ExpressRoute, Global
• Reach, Virtual WAN, VPN Gateways, VNets, subnetting, peering, routing/UDRs, BGP,
• IPAM, DNS/Private DNS Resolver. Strong understanding of identity and access
• controls, including RBAC, PIM, and cloud IAM patterns. Hands-on experience
• building and automating infrastructure using Terraform, Bicep, and Git-based
• CI/CD pipelines. Automation and scripting expertise in Python (preferred) and/or
• PowerShell. Strong ability to troubleshoot complex cloud networking issues,
• routing asymmetry, DNS behavior, SNAT limitations, and packet-level flow
• analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with next-generation firewalls
• and virtual security appliances (e.g., Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet).
• Understanding of advanced compute/networking capabilities such as Azure VM Scale
• Sets, global load balancing, and multi-region architectures. Experience with
• multi-cloud networking, including AWS Transit Gateway, GCP VPC, or hybrid
• multi-cloud routing. Exposure to SD-WAN, SASE architectures, zero-trust
• frameworks, or multi-cloud networking platforms. Strong network diagnostic
• experience using tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, or cloud-native packet
• capture. Familiarity with container networking (AKS) and service mesh patterns
• is a plus. Education

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,
• Engineering, or related technical field preferred. Relevant certifications are
• desirable, such as: AZ-700, AZ-305, Terraform Associate. #AICP If you come
• across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume,
• we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will
• transform your life and career.

Compensation

Overview: Princeton - NJ - US:

$169,150 - $204,970 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed

above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock

opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate

takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where

the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and

experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated

experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may

vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit

https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms

and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require

enrollment. Our benefits include: Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental,

and vision care. Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS

Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Financial Well-being

and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance,

accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection,

personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and

survivor support. Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees:

flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays

(not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160

hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national

holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for

employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per

year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal,

parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global

Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and

part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of

the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.)

office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are

generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may

also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or

lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of

their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered

under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to

determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service

providers are not eligible to participate in the program. Uniquely Interesting

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to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to

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