Cloud Consultant

Job Function:
Software & Cloud Services

The role:

As a Cloud Consultant, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing the implementation of AWS solutions for our clients. This includes managing on-premises to AWS cloud migrations as well as cloud-to-cloud migrations. You will work closely with our clients to understand their needs, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and ensure the successful delivery of these solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, and execute the implementation of AWS solutions for clients, ensuring the delivery meets client needs and is aligned with best practices.
• Manage and execute on-premises to AWS cloud and cloud-to-cloud migrations, ensuring smooth transitions while minimizing downtime.
• Work closely with the Solutions Architect and sales teams during the presales stage to provide technical insights and estimations.
• Manage a team of delivery consultants, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Act as a point of escalation for technical issues, working closely with the team and clients to resolve these promptly and satisfactorily.
• Ensure delivery projects adhere to compliance and security standards.
• Continually enhance your technical expertise and knowledge of AWS services and technologies.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in delivering cloud-based solutions, with a focus on AWS technologies.
• Proven experience with on-premises to AWS cloud migrations and cloud-to-cloud migrations.
• Deep understanding and experience with cloud security best practices and network configurations.
• Industry certification focused on specialist Solution area (AWS / Kubernetes).
• Experience in designing and implementing Hybrid Cloud solution projects involving implementing Private/Hybrid Clouds.
• Excellent knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tools such as GitLab.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Windows Server, Linux, Redhat, CentOS, DNS, LDAP, TCP/IP, and other network protocols.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Puppet and Ansible.
• Experience developing and deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform / CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with containers (Openshift, Kubernetes, Docker etc.)
• Knowledge of one or more scripting languages (bash, Powershell, Python).
• Knowledge of cloud monitoring and alerting services and capabilities.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional certification.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing the delivery of complex technical projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to identify issues, solve them quickly and well, and know when to rely on internal resources to assist.
• Superior communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a broad range of stakeholders.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Certifications:

Nice to Have:

• AWS Solution Architect Associate
• AWS Solution Architect Professional

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