Cloud Architect

A well-respected large Seattle-based institution is looking for a Cloud Architect with 10 years of cloud experience and 5+ years of Azure architecture.
Please note: This role is not open for C2C, sponsorship, or referral fees.
*Top Skills' Details*
- Leading a cloud migration plan and implementation. Not only having strong architecture expereince, but someone who has architected and helped through the migration of said architecture. Migrating almost everything from on-prem to Azure cloud.Utilizing tools like Azure Migrate, Azure Migration Factory, etc.
- Systems Engineering in MSFT stack: EntraID, CoPilot, Defender,SharePoint, etc.
- 10+ years in cloud (multi-cloud a perk but not required)
- 5+ as an azure architect
*Description:*
The Cloud Architect position is responsible for strategic planning, systems thinking, and technical architecture, while supporting engineers with designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud applications, systems, and infrastructure at an enterprise scale, with a focus on Microsoft products and the Azure cloud ecosystem. An invested, compassionate, team-oriented IT professional, this position directly supports the research, teaching, and administrative missions of the University. This position supports and collaborates broadly with other architects, engineers, and business owners and professionals to deliver core the universitys' services and is relied upon to provide and facilitate expert troubleshooting when things go wrong. Additionally, this position provides engineering leadership to one or more service teams delivering complex IT services to the University and its extended community.
As an employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. Employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. By being deeply invested in our work, showing compassion in our interactions, and embodying the spirit of a team player, each member contributes to a thriving community. This educational instituion is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff; your experiences, perspectives, and unique identities will be honored at the University. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
The IT sector of this education instituion is the central information technology organization for the university, responsible for strategic planning, oversight, and direction of the university's IT infrastructure, resources, and services. This division provides critical technology support to all three campuses,, and research operations around the world, partnering with the community to enable innovation, learning, discovery, and service."
The Infrastructure Division (INF) designs, implements and supports the essential IT infrastructure services and technologies that are indispensable to carrying out the University’s mission. They include the University’s wired and wireless networks, telecommunications services, computing and storage services, infrastructure tools and service delivery platforms. The division is also a trusted partner, delivering expertise and critical IT infrastructure
Position Complexities:
This position is a Microsoft technology expert with comprehensive knowledge, systems thinking, and experience developing technical architecture and solutions within a complex organizational and policy framework that requires reliable, cost-effective solutions including those within the Azure cloud ecosystem and in support of identity, privacy, access management, integration, and system management. They will resolve complex design, architecture, and integration problems involving multiple interdependent components. The position will interpret and apply complex business rules and regulations. The position must demonstrate maturity and agility in making decisions, facilitating collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, using facts as well as heuristics and probabilities. This position is responsible for Microsoft technology decisions broadly affecting how University business is conducted within the context of enterprise architecture practices and strategic goals for the University. Other Microsoft technology engineers consult with this position thus it is imperative to foster a culture of support and mentorship, focus on nurturing strong, trust-based relationships and embodying a mindset that prioritizes guidance and assistance.
*DESIRED:*
Master’s Degree in computer science or a related field. .
Prior experience in a research university or other academic institution
AI / Copilot
Automation - PowerShell, Bicep, Runbooks, Python, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager
Device management technologies - Microsoft Intune, Group Policy, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, Jamf, Windows Client OS
Microsoft Identity - Entra ID, Active Directory, PIM, Entra ID Connect, Microsoft Identity Manager, Entra ID access reviews, Entra ID application integration
Client authentication technologies - LDAP, Kerberos, Shibboleth, SQL login, Basic authentication (over SSL)
Virtualization technologies - VMWare, Hyper-V, Azure VMWare Solution, Azure VMs
Networking technologies - Azure Networking, appliance firewalls, Windows Firewall, Azure Network Security Groups (NSGs), VPNs & Routing and Remote Access Service, DNS & DDNS
Monitoring technologies - Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, System Center Operations Manager, Datadog, Solarwinds, Application Insights
Product update management - Azure Update Manager, Windows Update for Business (WUfB), Windows Server Update Server (WSUS)
Developer tools - Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps Server, Azure Pipelines
Microsoft Database technologies - SQL Server, Azure SQL Managed Instances, Azure SQL Database, Microsoft Access
Server management technologies - Windows Server, F5 BigIP, Azure load balancer, Azure Storage, Azure Backup, Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM), Veeam
Application management technologies - IIS Web services, Certificates, Azure App
Security technologies - Antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Defender
Experience with ITIL framework, roles and ITSM practices
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering or a related field or experience.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in cloud information technology systems architecture, engineering, implementation, and support of enterprise-wide technology solutions and services.
Azure cloud experience in evaluating, architecting, and integrating Microsoft technologies such as:
Copilot, Automation, Device management, Microsoft Identity, Client authentication, Virtualization, Networking, Monitoring, Product update management, Developer tools, Microsoft Database, Server management, Application management, and/or Security Azure cloud technical leadership role with demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and guide others to learn complex technical skills
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and apply new technologies, methodologies, tools, etc
Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills, technical documentation skills, user liaison skills, and personal interaction abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a complex organization with minimal direct supervision and competing priorities from multiple stakeholders across all levels in the organization.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected
classification. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)  

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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