Cloud Architect Leader

Western Governors University is seeking a highly skilled Principal Cloud Architect to join our team. As a key member of our technology team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing cloud-based solutions that meet the needs of our students and faculty.

• Design and implement cloud-based solutions that meet the needs of our students and faculty.
• Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure, including virtualization, storage, and networking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud-based solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and trends.

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of IT production workload experience.
• 3+ years of combined experience in AWS CodeBuild, CodePipeline, and/or CodeDeploy.
• 3+ years of combined experience in the primary AWS services VPC, IAM, EC2, ELB, RDS, Route53 & S3.
• 3+ years of experience in Configuration Management using CloudFormation, Ansible, Terraform, Chef & Puppet.
• 3+ years of extensive experience using automation tools, such as: Terraform, Ansible, and Cloud Formation.
• 3+ years of extensive experience in governance tools like: AWS Config, Inspector, Lambda.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional or Solutions Architect Professional.

• Strong experience with distance education and distance learning students is preferred.
• Expertise in at least one programming language is preferred.
• Experience working directly with customers creating cloud infrastructure solutions, leading conversations with key business stakeholders reviewing pros and cons, risks, and best practices.
• Expertise in cloud spend optimizations and serverless technology such as AWS Lambda.
• Expertise leading the design, development and deployment of business software at scale or current hands on technology infrastructure, network, compute, storage, and virtualization experience.
• Expertise with the standard software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile/iterative methodologies required.
• Expertise with the integration of cloud services with on-premise technologies from Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, HP, SAP etc.
• Expertise with compliance & risk management requirements (eg. security, PCI, privacy, SOX, HIPAA etc.).
• JSON and YAML Expertise.

At Western Governors University, we offer a competitive salary range of $157,000 to $243,400, depending on experience and qualifications. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a retirement savings plan and paid time off.

Western Governors University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.