Cloud Architect

Zoetermeer

About the role

Cloud is rapidly gaining ground. We don’t need to tell you that, of course. From IaaS to PaaS to SaaS, and even ‘good old’ BPO is making a strong comeback. Our clients are increasingly adopting modern cloud technologies and services, either leveraging them or transitioning from their own data centers. To support our clients in their transformation, we are strengthening our team and seeking a Cloud Architect. Highberg is expanding, and we are looking for ambitious individuals who want to grow with us!

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Why Highberg?

At Highberg, everything revolves around people. Around colleagues who want to make a difference, take ownership, and work together based on trust and craftsmanship. We believe real change happens when strategy, execution, and humanity come together. That starts with our own team. This is why we create an environment where you can continue to grow, apply your expertise, and expand it further. An environment where you can make lasting impact.

Bringing strategy to life

At Highberg, you are not a remote advisor. You work closely with clients on challenges that truly matter, from strategy through to implementation. This allows you to make an immediate impact and see the results of your work in practice.

Collaborative, human, and professional

We work closely together, share knowledge, and strengthen one another to achieve the best possible outcomes. Our culture is open and built on trust, with room for both ambition and humanity. We listen, celebrate successes, and hold each other accountable, always with attention to people as well as to quality.

European outlook, locally rooted

With teams in the Netherlands and the DACH region, you work in an organization with a broad, European perspective. At the same time, the culture remains personal and close-knit. This gives you the opportunity to collaborate internationally at a high level, within a committed and engaged team.

Culture as a catalyst

Our culture is a key reason why colleagues enjoy working at Highberg. We place trust in our people, value initiative, and believe it is important that everyone can continue to develop. This enables you to get the best out of yourself, while together contributing to sustainable growth.

Your role as Cloud Architect

As a Cloud Architect, you operate at the intersection of continuously evolving business operations and IT infrastructure, cloud applications, procurement of cloud services, and office automation. You serve as a dialogue partner for executives, CIOs, and other leaders, assisting them in achieving their goals with concrete advice. Naturally, you excel at articulating these recommendations effectively to your clients. You provide independent advice, free from product and vendor biases.

You achieve this by applying your advanced knowledge of virtualization, cloud platforms (such as Azure and AWS), and integration. You contribute to the development of IT architectures by translating visions into principles that guide your designs. You frequently collaborate with (ICT) managers, program/project managers, IT purchasers, and subject matter experts. The projects you undertake at Highberg are prestigious IT initiatives with significant societal impact.

Who are you?

• Junior/Medior: You have an interest in mastering adjacent architecture domains (business, application, enterprise) to become a broad discussion partner.
• Senior (supplemented with): You are familiar with technologies such as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Software Defined Data Center/Network, virtualization, automation, and orchestration.
• Senior (supplemented with): You have knowledge of key cloud concepts such as on-premises, cloud, and hybrid architectures. Additionally, as an advisor, you have experience translating business needs into cloud services (for example, digital workplace with Office 365).

What are we asking?

• Junior: A completed HBO (Bachelor’s) or WO (Master’s) degree in IT.
• Junior: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch.
• Medior (supplemented with): Knowledge of and experience with working with cloud solutions (SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS) and ICT infrastructure (digital workplace, network, and data center).
• Senior (supplemented with): Experience in roles such as cloud architect/advisor, technical architect, technical project manager on ICT projects, or solution architect on projects with an ambition to also advise at a higher abstraction level and grow in this capacity.
• Senior (supplemented with): Experience in independently acquiring advisory assignments.

What are we offering?

• A competitive salary and excellent benefits including performance pay, provisions for mobility, pension and leave.
• Sincere attention to personal development including coaching by colleagues, access to and wide range of education and training and a personal development plan with matching investments.
• A place within a challenging and growing organization where taking personal responsibility is valued, you have the autonomy and freedom to perform your work flexibly with short lines of communication with colleagues.
• A pleasant working environment with a pleasant and easily accessible office, focus on performance as a team and not on the individual and numerous social activities such as get-togethers, sports activities and team meetings.

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About Highberg

Highberg is a European transformation consultancy. We support organizations in realizing their strategic ambitions by combining clear direction with execution.

We believe sustainable change happens when deep expertise and human dynamics are in balance. That is why we work closely with our clients, not only as advisors, but as partners in realization.

Our teams combine analytical depth with pragmatism and build solutions that not only work on paper, but above all in practice.

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Our application process

At Highberg, we see applying as a meaningful two‑way conversation. It is about finding the right match for you as well as for us. Our selection process is transparent, thoughtful, and efficient, so you gain a clear understanding of who we are and how we work. Here is what you can expect:

1 Introductory conversation

We start with an introductory conversation to get to know you better. We discuss your background, interests, and motivations, and we also tell you more about Highberg, our culture, and our way of working.

2 In‑depth conversation

If there is enthusiasm on both sides, you will meet with team members and or managers. We take a deeper look at your experience, ambitions, and way of collaborating, and explore together whether there is a good match with our projects and approach.

3 Case, presentation, or follow‑up conversation

Depending on the role, we may ask you to work on a short case, give a presentation, or have an additional conversation. This gives both you and us a better view of your expertise and way of thinking in practice.

4 Offer and Onboarding

If we are both keen to move forward, you will quickly receive an offer. After that, we provide a warm onboarding experience so you feel welcome from day one and quickly find your way within Highberg.

Want to know more about this role?

If you have any questions about this vacancy or would like to further discuss opportunities within Highberg, please contact our Recruitment Team through [email removed].