Cloud Solutions Architect

At Apono we empower organizations to run in the cloud by aligning operations and security around access management.
Our platform provides companies with Just-In-Time and Just Enough access across their hybrid environments reducing the access risk while improving productivity. Apono has offices in New York and Tel Aviv and supports dozens of customers across the US and the world including large Fortune 500 companies, and was honored in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Solution Architect who will play a critical role in designing, advising, and guiding the technical implementation of Apono in complex customer environments.

As a Cloud Solution Architect, you will partner closely with Sales Engineering, Customer Success, Product, and R&D to align customer needs with best-practice architecture and scalable solutions.

Responsibilties:

Act as the technical expert and advisor throughout the customer lifecycle - from pre-sales discovery through post-sale deployment and expansion.
Design and validate scalable, secure architectures for Apono deployments across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-premises environments.
Lead technical deep-dives in proof-of-value (POV) sessions with key stakeholders (DevOps, security, infrastructure teams).
Collaborate with R&D to provide architectural input, influence roadmap priorities, and escalate technical blockers.
Support integration with identity providers (e.g., Okta, Entra ID), infrastructure tools (e.g., Terraform, Kubernetes), and custom environments.
Translate customer problems to product requirements
Contribute to internal and external enablement through technical documentation, best practice guides, and deployment templates.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, or Cloud Consultant in the infrastructure, DevOps, or cybersecurity space.
Deep technical knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Experience designing solutions involving IAM, access controls, RBAC/JIT models, and compliance requirements.
Hands-on experience with tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes, scripting (Python, Bash), and cloud CLI tools.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and executive stakeholders.
Experience working with enterprise and Mid-Market customers and navigating complex environments.
Based in Israel or the NY Metro Area, working hybrid - part remote, part onsite for key team meetings and collaboration.
Bonus: Experience with identity and access management (IAM), zero trust architecture, or cloud security platforms.