It Solution Cloud Architect

Title:IT Solution Cloud Architect
Location: Remote (preferably Las Vegas, Nevada, but open to some other states as well, relocation assistance to Las Vegas available)
Type: 90-Day Contract to Hire
Were currently looking for an IT Solution Cloud Architect to design and architect business critical hybrid cloud solutions. You will work closely with other architects to ensure that the team produces scalable and robust cloud solutions to meet business needs. This position is also responsible for identification and selection of appropriate cloud services based on requirements and constraints, has deep subject matter expertise, and can evaluate new technologies for fit in current infrastructure architecture.

Your role:

• Assist in development of the corporate cloud strategy and cloud governance
• Design architecture for hybrid cloud integration solutions
• Recommend new cloud services to develop conceptual designs
• Identify cloud solutions that align with the business strategy
• Evaluate cloud capabilities to support business initiatives
• Asist in selecting vendors for IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and integration capabilities
• Maintain cloud governance documentation
• Assist in proper identification and tagging of cloud services and resources
• Provide status reports and escalation of issues as appropriate
• Develop cloud training plan for other teams and business stakeholders
• Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in IT cloud infrastructure, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities
• Design, develop, and oversee implementation of end-to-end IT cloud integrations
• Develop and execute test plans to check IT cloud infrastructure and systems technical performance. Report on findings and make recommendations for improvement
• Collaborate across the IT organization and with vendors
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What youve got:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical discipline preferred. Comparable work experience is acceptable.
• 5+ years experience in IT architecture, design, and integration required
• Strong understanding of core competencies of cloud ecosystem architectures and capabilities, including AWS, Azure and GCP, with a focus on AWS
• Working knowledge of Java, Python, C# or other programming languages that have a corresponding AWS SDK
• Broad knowledge of network design in a hybrid environment, covering standards such as DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP, CDN and VPN, with specific skills in Route 53, CloudFront and/or VPC peering a plus
• Strong understanding of cloud data storage and compute options; specific knowledge of S3, RDS and Snowflake is preferred
• Knowledge of Nutanix AHV and extension to Nutanix Cloud Platform is a plus
• Basic understanding of variations of security frameworks and components, as well identity and access management processes in both hybrid and Cloud Architectures
• Extensive experience with architecting and operationalizing solutions leveraging services across AWS, Azure and GCP, but specifically AWS services, such as SQS, Lambda frameworks, SNS, etc. This would also include assertation on when, how and why to use solutions from the AWS Marketplace.
• Extensive understanding of cloud-specific patterns, technologies, and strategies, as well as deployment models including containerization and process automation. Scalability, recovery, serverless computing should be included in areas of focus and expertise.
• Methodical and focused troubleshooting skills
• Proven track record for designing and architecting cloud solutions
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict timelines
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and security protocols
• Strong verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• ITIL V3 Awareness training preferred
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications

To find more great tech-centric jobs, please visit www.phoenixstaff.com.

This is a remote position.