Director - Azure Cloud Solutions Engineer

We are seeking an individual with both broad and deep cloud implementation and migration experience with a focus on complex multi-cloud and hybrid environments to join our team and lead the continued growth of our cloud practice serving RSM clients in a variety of industries and geographic locations. The successful candidate will have solid working knowledge of cloud leading practices, understanding of cloud architecture models, leading vendor products and solutions, cloud technology trends, security design and innovation as well as experience leveraging this knowledge to benefit global organizations. The candidate will also possess strong leadership traits and exhibit a proven track record of developing, launching and operating cloud consulting practices. This individual will ultimately be partly responsible for the long-term vision of the cloud practice, including the focus on developing and expanding the portfolio of solutions that are available to clients.

As a leader within the IC practice, the successful candidate is responsible for developing strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses, the challenges they face and the outcomes they are looking to achieve. The selected candidate will identify, pursue and close new opportunities with both existing and new clients and will provide subject matter knowledge to support the efforts of the broader consulting practice. This individual will also work across multiple client account teams within a wide variety of industries. The candidate is responsible to lead multiple team engagements simultaneously, including several threads of complex implementation and migration engagements. In addition, this individual will be responsible for leading a global team of cloud specialists, developing go to market solutions, working with industry leading cloud providers and technology vendors, and championing the cloud practice throughout the Firm.

Successful candidates typically have 10+ years of experience in the following areas:

• Confidently speaking with knowledgeable clients on the topic of cloud strategy, architecture, workload migration planning and common security practices such as landing zones
• Acting as trusted advisor to senior technology leaders on cloud engineering activities
• Identifying and building cloud-based solutions to drive growth in project-based and managed services
• Developing cloud strategy for clients that include cloud value framework, multi-cloud strategy, and cloud program office to drive cloud transformation.
• Developing application rationalization approaches to create cloud migration roadmap
• Designing, architecting, implementing and supporting simple to complex enterprise cloud solutions for a variety of business use cases and requirements. Guiding and mentoring clients through the entire process
• Providing principal engineering support to various teams throughout a client’s digital transformation to a cloud native organization.
• Spearheading strategic cost optimization initiatives, achieving multi-million dollar savings through infrastructure cleanups, license negotiations and dynamic scaling.
• Understanding common cloud deployment models (private, public, hybrid) including platform types (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
• Executing solution delivery engagements for both small and large cloud environments
• Eminence building in the cloud industry through frequent publishing and speaking on relevant topics
• Managing relationships with major cloud platform providers - AWS, Azure, GCP - including working with partner representatives, maintaining executive level relationships and cultivating sales channels
• Recruiting top cloud talent through your network and eminence activities

• Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree OR 10+ years of related work experience
• High proficiency with popular cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• High proficiency with the tools and techniques for securing multi-cloud and hybrid environments
• Experience with private, public and hybrid cloud deployments
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external resources at all organizational levels
• Excellent project management, organization, and follow-up skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must be a team player; able to work in virtual teams and independently
• Willingness and ability to travel globally
• Strong financial and business acumen, and ability to speak about technology in the language of business
• Curiosity about business and technology; motivated with a desire to learn
• Strong Knowledge of one of the following industries would be advantageous:
• Financial Services and Insurance
• Consumer Products
• Technology
• Industrials

Technical Experience

Cloud Platform Expertise

Deep hands-on experience with one or more of the major hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP ) including core services like compute, storage, networking and managed services. Able to articulate cloud strategy and understand existing client architectures and propose new or improved solutions across platforms. This includes demonstrable understanding of additional platform specific capabilities and nuances, pricing models and limitations.

Infrastructure and Architecture

Strong foundation with on-premises infrastructure, virtualization ( VMWare, Hyper-V), networking protocols, storage architectures and data center strategy and operations.

Understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity patterns. Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, ARM templates or CloudFormation.

Application Modernization and Migration

Strong understanding of cloud-native, modern and legacy application portfolios and experience with migration strategies.

Understanding of standard application patterns and the use of containers (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices, serverless and API management.

Experience with migration tooling and execution methodologies (7Rs framework).

Security & Compliance

Knowledge of cloud security frameworks, identity and access management, network security, data encryption and compliance requirements. Understanding of zero-trust architectures, security posture management and regulatory requirements.

Automation and DevSecOps

Understanding of CI/CD Pipelines, configuration management, observability and DevSecOps practices., RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate., ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Design, Automation, Business Case, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Services, Configuration Management, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Cryptography, Customer Relations, Docker, Executive Relationships, Financial Services, Follow Through, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Hybrid Cloud, Identity Data Management, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Insurance, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Leadership, Licensing Negotiations, Machine Tool, Mentoring, Microservices, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Management Software, Network Operations Center, Network Protocols, Network Security, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Product Pricing, Professional Services, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Relationship Management, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Security Architecture, Security Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), Storage Architecture, Strategic Planning, System Architecture, System Migration, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Use Cases, VMWare, Virtualization, Willing to Travel

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

In order to address the most critical needs of our clients, RSM US LLP established the Integrated Cloud Consulting (IC) practice, comprised of more than 300 professionals dedicated to serving the cloud and infrastructure platform needs of our clients. This group includes experienced consultants located throughout the globe. We serve a diverse client base within a variety of industries and are focused on meeting our clients where they need us most across a variety of domains - helping them realize their stated outcomes through our cloud advisory, implementation and operations.