PpstrongBusiness Area: /strongCloud – Pan-European Presales Advisory /ppstrongWays of Working and Travel: /strongHybrid; EU travel required /ppstrongLocation: /strong Brussels (Belgium), Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Amsterdam (Netherlands), or Madrid (Spain) /ppstrongLanguages: /strongEnglish; French and/or Dutch /ph3The position, mission team /h3pOrange Business is strengthening its position as a trusted digital partner in Europe, combining its leadership in connectivity, cybersecurity, and cloud to help clients accelerate their digital evolution. /ppThe Senior Commercial Cloud Architect Consultant joins our Cloud Business Area - the pan-European team responsible for cloud presales and value propositions across the continent. The team brings together cloud experts across hyperscaler, private cloud, and cloud security, working as an integrated practice to support country teams and drive strategic client engagements. /ppIn this role, you guide European enterprises in designing the right cloud environment to support growth in a market shaped by sovereignty demands, hybrid complexity, and rising cost pressure. You lead cloud advisory engagements, design hybrid architectures, and support presales cycles across the Benelux and pan-EU opportunities. /ppWe value people who are proactive, deliver exceptional results, work well with others, and make a clear impact on clients and the business. If you love collaborating, sharing expertise, and being recognized for your achievements, you'll fit right in. /ph3What you’ll do /h3h3Cloud Advisory Architecture /h3ulliAdvise clients on cloud strategy, hybrid architecture, and operating models. /liliAssess current-state architecture, maturity, and cost across private cloud and on-prem environments. /liliDefine target cloud and hybrid architectures aligned to cost, performance, sovereignty, and compliance needs. /liliIdentify optimization opportunities using FinOps principles and modernization levers. /liliAdvise on sovereignty and locality requirements, including private and sovereign cloud deployments. /liliPresent clear recommendations to C-level and senior stakeholders. /liliShape architectural direction and solution outlines for pan-EU opportunities. /liliContribute to RFP/RFI responses, workshops, and bid defence activities. /liliTranslate business needs into commercially viable cloud architectures. /liliPosition Orange Business cloud services clearly during client engagements. /li /ulh3Offer Thought Leadership /h3ulliContribute to the development and rollout of cloud advisory offers across countries. /liliAct as a thought leader on hybrid cloud, architecture, and cloud economics in client engagements. /liliDevelop reusable methods and best practices for the European cloud community. /li /ulh3Who you are /h3h3Personal Attributes /h3ulliCommercially sharp; focused on outcomes and value. /liliClear communicator able to simplify complex topics for both technical and executive audiences. /liliCollaborative across countries and teams. /liliPragmatic, curious, and grounded in real-world cloud practice. /li /ulh3Experience /h3ullistrong7+ years in cloud architecture, technology, or advisory roles. /strong /lilistrongAt least 4 years in a consulting or advisory capacity /strong - the consultative approach when engaging with clients is essential for this role. We are looking for a technology expert who has built their instincts working in consulting environments. /liliStrong background in private cloud and hybrid (on-prem + cloud) environments. /liliExperience working with Large National Accounts and Multinational Corporations across Europe. /liliConfident engaging with senior and executive stakeholders. /li /ulh3Skills /h3ulliDeep knowledge of private cloud infrastructure and hybrid architecture design. /liliAbility to link business drivers to architecture and governance choices. /liliUnderstanding of cloud economics, sovereignty, governance, and operating models. /liliStructured, concise, and consultative communicator. /liliFluency in English, and French or Dutch. /liliCertified across several cloud or architecture stacks - private cloud, hyperscaler, or enterprise architecture frameworks all count. /li /ulh3Nice to Have /h3ulliExposure to hyperscaler platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or equivalent). /liliExperience with data platforms or data-driven architectures. /li /ulh3Why you should join us /h3ulliHybrid ways of working with access to our modern collaborative offices in Brussels, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, and Madrid. /liliA people-oriented organization that puts innovation at the heart of its expertise. /liliA community of cloud and digital experts across Europe. /liliRead more about the benefits we offer here: Amsterdam, Brussels, Madrid, Luxembourg. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr