Overview
On Site
Contract - W2
50% Travel
Skills
cloud
AWS
Job Details
Position Summary:
The Cloud Solutions Architect plays a pivotal role in guiding the agency through the complex process of migrating existing applications and infrastructure to a cloud-based platform. In collaboration with project managers, business analysts, stakeholders, and developers, this role researches, designs, implements, and manages cloud migration projects and oversees the planning, execution, and post-migration activities.
The Cloud Solutions Architect plays a pivotal role in guiding the agency through the complex process of migrating existing applications and infrastructure to a cloud-based platform. In collaboration with project managers, business analysts, stakeholders, and developers, this role researches, designs, implements, and manages cloud migration projects and oversees the planning, execution, and post-migration activities.
Requirements
Education & Experience
Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor's Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
Minimum of nine (9) years experience with AWS Infrastructure services (architecture / administration / operations)
Education & Experience
Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor's Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
Minimum of nine (9) years experience with AWS Infrastructure services (architecture / administration / operations)
Minimum of eight (8) years of IT implementation experience
Minimum five (5) years of cloud solutions experience, including architecting, developing, and deploying applications and platforms to the public cloud
Minimum five (5) years of cloud solutions experience, including architecting, developing, and deploying applications and platforms to the public cloud
Licenses & Certifications
Current certification in one of the following Public Cloud Architectures:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect
- Azure Solutions Architect
Knowledge/Understanding
In-depth knowledge and understanding of cloud computing platforms and their service offerings
Working knowledge of project management needs, to include integration, scope, time, cost, quality, resource, communications, and risk
Knowledge of current industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to cloud migration and application modernization
Understanding of networking and security
In-depth knowledge and understanding of cloud computing platforms and their service offerings
Working knowledge of project management needs, to include integration, scope, time, cost, quality, resource, communications, and risk
Knowledge of current industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to cloud migration and application modernization
Understanding of networking and security
Skills
- Superb communications skills, to include verbal, written, and active listening with the ability to convey technical information in layman's terms
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demeanor
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
- Proficiency in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive
- Expert level proficiency in cloud computing platforms and scripting languages, such as Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure, Terraform, DevOps, Git, Kubernetes
- Abilities
- Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
- Ability to design and develop application-to-cloud migration solutions and strategies with a high degree of expertise
- Ability to develop and write technical documentation such as project plans, proposals, and policies
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, and also participate collaboratively to lead and champion cross-functional teams and drive successful cloud migration initiatives
- Ability to think creatively, critically, and strategically when analyzing and proposing cloud migration solutions
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
- Ability to present to teams and interact comfortably with individuals at all levels
- Ability to learn and apply LEAN concepts, principles, and tools
- Ability to understand and solve problems by applying advanced analytical skills to include collecting, integrating and analyzing all relevant data and information and reduced that information down to manageable components and/or charts, diagrams or graphs; identifying a number of solutions to complex problems integrating findings from several different disciplines, identifying and evaluating the various options developed and selects the most effective solution
Required Skills:
- Minimum of nine (9) years experience with AWS Infrastructure services (architecture / administration / operations)
- Minimum of eight (8) years of IT implementation experience
- Minimum five (5) years of cloud solutions experience, including architecting, developing, and deploying applications and platforms to the public cloud
Preferred Skills:
Current certification in one of the following Public Cloud Architectures: o AWS Certified Solutions Architect o Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect o Azure Solutions Architect
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