Cloud Solutions Architect

1 day ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Summit Information Solutions, Inc. Full time
Cloud Architect Job Description

At Summit Information Solutions, Inc., we are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Architect to join our team in Richmond, VA. As a Cloud Architect, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing cloud solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design cloud solutions following the well-architected framework guidelines.
  • Thought leader on usage and implementation of cost-effective cloud solutions.
  • Work closely with client stakeholders to gather requirements for cloud migrations, cloud-native greenfield solutions, etc.
  • Review solution architectures with internal cloud architects and external stakeholders.
  • Develop proof-of-concepts, wherever necessary, and validate the solutions with client stakeholders.
  • Conduct assessments on existing environments and provide recommendations for choosing and implementing the right cloud strategy.
  • Work with client stakeholders to create migration, modernization, and digital transformation roadmaps.
  • Implement cloud solutions that are highly secure, resilient, fault-tolerant, and compliant.
  • Provide Hands-on support, wherever necessary, to advance cloud native solutions, DevSecOps, IaC, and SRE automation.
  • Gather enablement requirements from the clients, refining user stories and tasks.
  • Provide technical guidance and assistance to team members.
  • Conduct code reviews and technical design sessions.
  • Work collaboratively with other team members in designing and problem solving.
  • Participate in agile ceremonies.
  • Supports delivery of advisory services, strategic planning activities and business case development within the assigned portfolio areas and infrastructure disciplines (e.g., application/storage platforms, databases, networks, security and IT processes / operations / governance).
  • Analyzes and evaluates client requirements against portfolio offerings and performs build vs. buy analyses.
  • May refine and optimize cloud infrastructure reference models and creates architectural prototypes as required.
  • Is responsible for the solution integrity within the assigned solution area for the engagement.
  • Maintains knowledge of technologies, industry trends, standards and design techniques.
  • Works with client stakeholders to evaluate the solution requirements and supports the management and traceability of requirements during the engagement.
  • Interfaces to the client s IT organization on solution implementation progress, technical issues, proper practices and technical requirements.
  • Participates in design peer reviews and internal project reviews.
  • Works with client technical staff during the requirements definition and implementation to resolve issues.
  • May include hands-on modeling, design, configuration, installation, performance tuning, prototyping and/or other efforts required to keep the project on a successful track.
  • Provides input on implementation status and changes to risks, estimates or schedule.
  • Collaborates with architect peers to efficiently resolve technical issues, improve implementation quality and share high quality information.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor s Degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant IT implementation experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience developing and managing cloud-native solutions, preferably in AWS or Azure.
  • Hands-on experiences with core cloud services (storage, networking, firewalls, DNS, databases, applications, data analytics, compute, container services) across any cloud provider, preferably AWS or Azure.
  • Hands-on experience in any or all programming and scripting technologies such as Java, Python, Groovy, Shell, Go.
  • Hands-on experience in designing and developing IaC automation using terraform, cloud formation templates, or ARM templates.
  • Hands-on experience designing and developing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins Pipelines or other CI tools.
  • Hands-on experience in developing utility scripts and tools using python or shell.
  • Hands-on experience in using DevOps tool sets such as Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, Sonar, Fortify, Spinnaker, etc.
  • Experience in building and deploying images.
  • Knowledge of implementing Disaster Recovery solutions on-premises or cloud.
  • Experience working with agile tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence.
  • Experience working on Agile methodologies, working with scrum teams and have a knowledge of all the scrum ceremonies.
  • Experience developing unit tests for pipelines.
  • Certified Solution Architect in AWS or Azure preferred.
  • Sufficient exposure to clients across a variety of technologies, industries, and domains.
  • Experience in at least one of the following specific technology areas: Server Operating Systems, Database / Information Management, Networks, Security, Desktop Technology, Virtualization (Server, Desktop, and Application), Infrastructure and Device Monitoring, Mobility Solutions and Application Platforms / Application Integration.
  • Strong communications skills with the ability to interface with all levels of internal and client project teams.
  • Familiarity with applicable industry standards and frameworks such as ITIL, CoBIT, ISO, TOGAF and FEAF.
  • Understands Cloud, datacenter operations and infrastructure implementation methodologies.
  • Potential for 2-3 days onsite.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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