Cloud Architect

RYAN SMILEY
Denver, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 160K

Job location

Remote
Denver, United States of America

Tech stack

Link Aggregation (Ethernet)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Antivirus Softwares
Applications Architecture
Application Firewall
Systems Engineering
Azure
Border Gateway Protocol
Software as a Service
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Computer Security
Databases
Data Centers
Amazon DynamoDB
Elasticsearch
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Internetworking
Intrusion Detection Systems
Multi-protocol Systems
Internet Small Computer System Interface (ISCSI)
Kernel-Based Virtual Machine
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
MongoDB
MySQL
Routing
Open Shortest Path First
OAuth
OpenFlow
OpenID
Platform as a Service (PAAS)
Cloud Services
Service-Oriented Architecture
Database Engines
Network Switches
Google Cloud Platform
Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources
Software Security
Multi-Cloud
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Information Technology
Data Management
Cloud Optimization
Physical Design
Code Restructuring
Serverless Computing
VMware

Job description

The Senior Cloud Architect is responsible for driving the cloud-centric architecture approach for our managed services offering, while maintaining security best practices and improving operational efficiencies. The Cloud Architect works collaboratively with various stakeholders, including Solution and Software Architects, Security, Product Management and Operations peers, on the technical aspects of aligning, designing, implementing, testing, deploying, securing and automating infrastructure services to deliver SaaS-based solutions on Azure/AWS. The Cloud Architect will participate in building and documenting standardized infrastructure patterns and best practices., * Develop, implement and manage a multi-tenant Cloud strategy for our Managed Services offering.

  • Develop cloud reference architectures for various deployment topologies.
  • Document architectural guiding principles and standardize specifications for the managed services offering.
  • Assess, design, implement, automate, and document security solutions and processes to meet compliance requirements.
  • Partner with our Security Operations teams to help define and implement best practices around Cloud security.
  • Work with key stakeholders to develop baseline cloud, container, and application security standards.
  • Develop cost/utilization tracking and attribution processes for all Cloud Service Providers.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for cloud security systems and procedures.
  • Drive proof of concepts and proof of technology research while evaluating, selecting, and integrating best-of-breed/innovative technologies.
  • Generate detailed documentation including conceptual design, logical design, physical design, bill of materials, as-built diagrams, knowledge transfer materials, FAQs, and transition to operations needs.
  • Work as a subject matter expert to deliver projects from initiation to successful implementation.
  • Lead C-Level / Executive briefing presentations, covering roadmap direction, technology consideration and fit with client needs in the context of business and IT objectives.
  • Evangelize Cloud technology vision and strategy, solutions and best practices with senior management and other groups within the company.
  • Provide multi-cloud thought leadership.
  • Collaborate with the Operations team to remove technical roadblocks and provide guiding principles for operational efficiency.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Solutions Architect and securing cloud solutions (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS).
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering or another IT-related program.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in identifying security issues, risks, and developing risk mitigation plans to meet audit requirements, with a good understanding of cloud security threats.
  • Deep experience with hyperscalers (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP, etc), interconnect/colo players.
  • Solid experience with application architectures and effective understanding on how to move and/or refactor in the cloud.
  • Experience communicating complex technical product and service architectures and their market potential at both the C-suite level and the deep technical expert level.
  • Deep understanding of cloud best practices and formal certification in one of the big 3 cloud technologies (Azure Security Certification).
  • Extensive experience in securing operating systems, firewalls, networks, systems, databases and application architectures.
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks along with their best practices and their impact on design considerations (HIPAA, ISO, HITRUST, etc).
  • Experience with antivirus, IDS/IPS, WAFs, NSG, Express route, Application Firewalls.
  • Proficient in networking and security.
  • Advanced expertise of common cloud services (Databases, Containers, Compute, Storage, Serverless etc.).
  • Experience in performance management of database engines (MySQL, MSSQL, Postgres, DynamoDB, MongoDB, ElasticSearch).
  • Experience working with Identity protocols (PIM, OAuth/OpenID).
  • Experience working with Threat modeling.
  • Experience with data centers architecture with a strong knowledge of components such as, routing (protocols - ISIS, OSPF, BGP, PIM, MPLS, SND/Openflow) switching (technologies - TRILL, LACP, STP) , firewall, IPS, Server & server virtualizations (VMware, KVM, storage (Fiber Channel, ISCSI, NFS), Internet connectivity and IT business drivers.
  • Should be highly responsive and have a customer-first mindset.
  • Highly self-motivated and detail oriented with ability to prioritize and track multiple projects in parallel.
  • Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.
  • Act as trusted advisor, with exceptional technical vision, knowledge and judgment in the multi-cloud, hybrid-IT space.
  • Creative problem solving and innovation skills.
  • Capability to lead and mentor others.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong interpersonal networking abilities within immediate organization and with external customers.

Benefits & conditions

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  • Flexible Time Away From Work Policy including PTO, Personal and Sick Days
  • Competitive Salary and Health/Medical Benefits
  • RRSP/TFSA/401K Employee Contribution
  • Life and Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • FHIR Study Program and Skillsoft Learning
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