Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship
Skills
ADFS
Accountability
Active Directory
Amazon Web Services
Application Development
Articulate
Bash
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Computing
Clustering
Communication
Computer Science
Customer Facing
Database Administration
Design Patterns
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
Docker
FOCUS
Failover
Feasibility Study
Firewall
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
HTTP
HTTPS
High Availability
IT Architecture
IT Management
IT Strategy
IaaS
Kerberos
Kubernetes
LDAP
Leadership
Linux
Load Balancing
Management
Mentorship
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft IIS
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Server
Middleware
Network Administration
Network Design
Web Application Security
Windows PowerShell
Technical Direction
Solution Architecture
Scripting
Server Hardware
Shell Scripting
SAML
SAP BASIS
Python
Real-time
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Performance Testing
Presentations
Problem Solving
OAuth
OOAD
Oracle Linux
Orchestration
PaaS
Proxies
Research
Routers
SOA
SSL
SSO
Scalability
Sockets
Storage
Systems Analysis
TCP/IP
Training
UDP
Virtualization
Job Details
Position: Azure Engineer Cloud Architect
Location: Chicago, IL (Locals only)
Job Type: Contract Role
Job Description:
The Information Technology Division manages, implements and supports the overall technology requirements within the client s organization. It provides a strategy, formulated in close alignment with the business, to deliver these requirements. It aims to establish a deep level of professionalism and confidence in the IT service, change delivery capability & overarching strategy.
The Technology team will have accountability for IT strategy development and maintenance alongside BAU Activities, to support the business in the overall IT architecture and design function, directing and driving the technical direction and quality processes which form part of the overall technology platforms.
The Cloud Architect will be responsible for the creation of a technology framework and providing technical leadership in support of client initiatives in cloud computing and automation, with a focus on the design of systems and services that run on cloud platforms.
Core Responsibilities-
12+ years of experience spanning at least two IT disciplines, including technical cloud architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management or operations.
Demonstrate knowledge of cloud architecture and implementation features (OS, multi-tenancy, virtualization, orchestration, elastic scalability)
Demonstrate knowledge of DevOps tool chains and processes
Develop a library of deployable and documented cloud design patterns, based on the AJG application portfolio, as a basis for deploying services to the cloud
Demonstrate leadership ability to back decisions with research and the why, and articulate several options, the pros and cons for each, and a recommendation
Maintain overall industry knowledge on latest trends, technology, etc.
Develop solutions architecture and evaluate architectural alternatives for private, public and hybrid cloud models, including IaaS, PaaS, and other cloud services
Contribute to DevOps development activities and complex development tasks
Define optimal design patterns and solutions for high availability and disaster recovery for cloud applications
Troubleshoot and resolution of complex problems within the infrastructure
Work on designing/implementing/
Conduct analysis of production systems and performance testing results to identify areas of improvement within the application or infrastructure
Conduct feasibility studies for existing and emerging cloud technologies
Provide mentoring and guidance for mid and junior level staff, offering feedback targeted at individual development
Work closely with vendors, internal groups and outside agencies to provide technical leadership and solutions
Independently analyse, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members.
Key Skills and Experience:
Experience with Azure Shell scripting/PowerShell scripting
Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments
Knowledge of all components of technical architecture
Strong understanding of network architecture and application development methodologies
Strong understanding of SOA, object-oriented analysis and design, and/or client/server
Strong client-facing consultative skills, able to act as a customer advocate;
Understanding of Windows Server architecture Windows 2016, Windows 2019 and IIS;
Understanding of Linux Server architecture RHEL, Oracle Linux, Amazon Linux, etc.
Experience with containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) technologies;
Familiar with one or more server-side scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash)
Familiarity with server hardware selection, design and troubleshooting;
Understanding of High Availability and Networked Storage solutions including Clustering, Failover and Disaster Recovery products and concepts such as MS Clustering Services, Load Balancing, Routers, LUNS, SAN and NAS;
Understanding of application layer protocols, such as HTTP/S, TCP/IP, UDP and Web sockets;
Demonstrated abilities with SSO-related software such as AADConnect, ADFS, Ping Identity, OpenSSO, oAuth, Okta or other SAML & OpenID Connect providers;
Understanding of Web application security and concepts, such as Ticketing, header injection, XSS, SSL, HTTPS, Kerberos, certificates, Active Directory, LDAP, reverse proxies and firewalls;
Hands on experience designing and deploying complex solutions in Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or other cloud providers;
Excellent presentation and communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelor s degree in computer science, systems analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience.
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