IT Cloud Solutions Architect Senior

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**This position is Contract to Hire and Open to Dallas, TX ONLY- position will be HYBRID (1 day a week in office**
**MUST ADD CANDIDATE'S PRE-SCREENING ANSWERS MUST BE ON RESUME WITH EACH SUBMITTAL**
Pre-Screen Questions:
Have you defined and implemented standards around an enterprise cloud strategy? Give two examples.
Have you created cloud reference architecture for a new or growing business need in the past 12 months? Give two examples.
Rate your proficiency as a cloud architect in each of the following from 1-10 (1 being rarely hands-on and 10 being daily reviewing or supporting architecture requests or auditing).
zure:
WS:
GCP:
How many individual cloud solutions have you designed and implemented in the past 12 months. Give two examples.
In the past 12 months how much time did you spend in a supervisor/management role vs performing hands on cloud architecture duties?
Do you have experience designing and deploying network integration with on premise and/or other cloud environments? Give example from last 12 months.
Have you ever provided architecture oversight for a global cloud based network solution either in-house developed or with a SASE vendor. Give example.
What is your experience transitioning workloads between the major cloud vendors? Give examples.
In looking at projects over the last 12 months how much of your time did you spend doing actual hands on architecture project work vs working with approved vendors for architecture solutions? Give examples.
What cloud based data warehouse, reporting, and analytics solutions do you have experience with from an architecture standpoint? Give 2 examples from last 12 months.
Have you directly structured and/or audited a FINOPS methodology across Azure, AWS and GCP cloud environments for compliance?

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud reference architecture that drives the deployment of applications in a cloud environment. They are responsible for driving the overall design and architecture standards for ***'s cloud environments. They work with other architects, operational/infrastructure, and delivery teams to ensure that new services align with enterprise architecture direction and standards. They also consult with engineering teams on major architectural designs for product roadmaps to ensure consistency, security, maintainability, and flexibility with respect to overall system, technical, and product architectures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for producing and maintaining cloud reference architecture documents for building and deploying complex and secure cloud-based applications. This includes considering factors like data privacy, access controls, and encryption.
Consults with cloud engineering teams to ensure their designs and deployments are in compliance with the published cloud reference architecture.
Works with appropriate stakeholders to develop strategies for migrating on-prem applications/solutions into the cloud.
Evaluates cloud solution designs to ensure best practices, cost effectiveness, scalability, security; makes alternative design recommendations when necessary.
Works with appropriate groups to define best practices around cloud administration which includes deployment, monitoring, and alerting.
Conducts technical audits of existing cloud deployments to insure they are following current cloud architecture standards.
Collaborates with the cloud FinOps team to Client areas for cost reductions and develop ongoing cost saving strategies.
Stays abreast of new trends in cloud technology so they can make informed decisions and stay ahead in their field.
Help drive troubleshooting efforts during cloud related outages.
DDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Mentor and coach colleagues on cloud related technology.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).
Travel as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in information management, computer science, or other related technology field or comparable technical institute certification or equivalent work experience. Technical certification(s) a plus. Certified IT Architect (CITA), Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA), Microsoft Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (MCSE), or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.
Experience
minimum of 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience spanning at least three disciplines which can include (systems architecture, network architecture, enterprise architecture, datacenter architecture) with at least 3-4 years of cloud solutions architecture experience. Multi-cloud experience is preferred, with emphasis on implementing Microsoft Azure enterprise solutions. Must show proven ability to architect highly complex scalable cloud solutions across a global enterprise.
Skills & Knowledge
4-5 years of demonstrated hands-on experience in designing and configuring secure and scalable cloud platform patterns on Azure. 1-2 years of additional experience with AWS is a plus.
Experience implementing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure and topologies (Operations Management Suite, Application Insights, Azure App Services, Azure SQL Databases, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup, Security Center, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, Azure Automation)
Experience with scripting technologies (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Azure Resource Manager Templates, Desired State Configuration, JSON)
Networking experience (routing, protocols, subnets, SDNs, network topologies, DNS, Load Balancers)
Experience with infrastructure as code tools and engineering practices (Terraform, Ansible, ARM)
Experience with Microservices and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
High-level fluency in one or more scripting languages (Python, Perl, or similar)
Experience with CI/CD tools and engineering practices (Jenkins, Octopus, Azure DevOps)
Experience with monitoring, alerting, and pipeline analysis tools.
Strong documentation skills including the creation of detailed reference architecture diagrams.
Proven and demonstrable experience in architecting, designing, and implementing high volume, high availability cloud applications utilizing a high degree of automation.
Proven ability to maintain both a strategic long-term outlook and enterprise perspective, while also supporting tangible, business-driven and IT-delivered solutions.
Quickly understand organizational dynamics and management priorities, and to be able to work effectively in a fast paced, results driven company.
Strong critical thinking and analytical decision-making skills.
Project management skills
Good oral and written communication including presentation skills.
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work with constantly changing priorities.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Good customer service approach to complex technical issues and solutions.
bility to work in a team environment.
bility to meet or exceed performance competencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

uditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed vi background credit check, is required for this position.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Requirements:
**This position is Contract to Hire and Open to Dallas, TX ONLY- position will be HYBRID (1 day a week in office)**
**MUST ADD CANDIDATE'S PRE-SCREENING ANSWERS MUST BE ON RESUME WITH EACH SUBMITTAL**
Pre-Screen Questions:
Have you defined and implemented standards around an enterprise cloud strategy? Give two examples.
Have you created cloud reference architecture for a new or growing business need in the past 12 months? Give two examples.
Rate your proficiency as a cloud architect in each of the following from 1-10 (1 being rarely hands-on and 10 being daily reviewing or supporting architecture requests or auditing).
zure:
WS:
GCP:
How many individual cloud solutions have you designed and implemented in the past 12 months. Give two examples.
In the past 12 months how much time did you spend in a supervisor/management role vs performing hands on cloud architecture duties?
Do you have experience designing and deploying network integration with on premise and/or other cloud environments? Give example from last 12 months.
Have you ever provided architecture oversight for a global cloud based network solution either in-house developed or with a SASE vendor. Give example.
What is your experience transitioning workloads between the major cloud vendors? Give examples.
In looking at projects over the last 12 months how much of your time did you spend doing actual hands on architecture project work vs working with approved vendors for architecture solutions? Give examples.
What cloud based data warehouse, reporting, and analytics solutions do you have experience with from an architecture standpoint? Give 2 examples from last 12 months.
Have you directly structured and/or audited a FINOPS methodology across Azure, AWS and GCP cloud environments for compliance?

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud reference architecture that drives the deployment of applications in a cloud environment. They are responsible for driving the overall design and architecture standards for ***'s cloud environments. They work with other architects, operational/infrastructure, and delivery teams to ensure that new services align with enterprise architecture direction and standards. They also consult with engineering teams on major architectural designs for product roadmaps to ensure consistency, security, maintainability, and flexibility with respect to overall system, technical, and product architectures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for producing and maintaining cloud reference architecture documents for building and deploying complex and secure cloud-based applications. This includes considering factors like data privacy, access controls, and encryption.
Consults with cloud engineering teams to ensure their designs and deployments are in compliance with the published cloud reference architecture.
Works with appropriate stakeholders to develop strategies for migrating on-prem applications/solutions into the cloud.
Evaluates cloud solution designs to ensure best practices, cost effectiveness, scalability, security; makes alternative design recommendations when necessary.
Works with appropriate groups to define best practices around cloud administration which includes deployment, monitoring, and alerting.
Conducts technical audits of existing cloud deployments to insure they are following current cloud architecture standards.
Collaborates with the cloud FinOps team to Client areas for cost reductions and develop ongoing cost saving strategies.
Stays abreast of new trends in cloud technology so they can make informed decisions and stay ahead in their field.
Help drive troubleshooting efforts during cloud related outages.
DDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Mentor and coach colleagues on cloud related technology.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).
Travel as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in information management, computer science, or other related technology field or comparable technical institute certification or equivalent work experience. Technical certification(s) a plus. Certified IT Architect (CITA), Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA), Microsoft Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (MCSE), or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.
Experience
minimum of 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience spanning at least three disciplines which can include (systems architecture, network architecture, enterprise architecture, datacenter architecture) with at least 3-4 years of cloud solutions architecture experience. Multi-cloud experience is preferred, with emphasis on implementing Microsoft Azure enterprise solutions. Must show proven ability to architect highly complex scalable cloud solutions across a global enterprise.
Skills & Knowledge
4-5 years of demonstrated hands-on experience in designing and configuring secure and scalable cloud platform patterns on Azure. 1-2 years of additional experience with AWS is a plus.
Experience implementing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure and topologies (Operations Management Suite, Application Insights, Azure App Services, Azure SQL Databases, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup, Security Center, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, Azure Automation)
Experience with scripting technologies (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Azure Resource Manager Templates, Desired State Configuration, JSON)
Networking experience (routing, protocols, subnets, SDNs, network topologies, DNS, Load Balancers)
Experience with infrastructure as code tools and engineering practices (Terraform, Ansible, ARM)
Experience with Microservices and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
High-level fluency in one or more scripting languages (Python, Perl, or similar)
Experience with CI/CD tools and engineering practices (Jenkins, Octopus, Azure DevOps)
Experience with monitoring, alerting, and pipeline analysis tools.
Strong documentation skills including the creation of detailed reference architecture diagrams.
Proven and demonstrable experience in architecting, designing, and implementing high volume, high availability cloud applications utilizing a high degree of automation.
Proven ability to maintain both a strategic long-term outlook and enterprise perspective, while also supporting tangible, business-driven and IT-delivered solutions.
Quickly understand organizational dynamics and management priorities, and to be able to work effectively in a fast paced, results driven company.
Strong critical thinking and analytical decision-making skills.
Project management skills
Good oral and written communication including presentation skills.
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work with constantly changing priorities.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Good customer service approach to complex technical issues and solutions.
bility to work in a team environment.
bility to meet or exceed performance competencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

uditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed vi background credit check, is required for this position.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."

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