Architect - Cloud

Frontier Careers • Denver, CO

4d

About The Position

The Cloud Architect is responsible for implementing security controls, automating and orchestrating administrative tasks, and enforcing governance policies in Azure and other cloud environments. The role develops code that enables a self-service governance framework, reduces organizational risk, improves accountability and scalability, and increases business agility. It also provides architectural reviews and solutions for business requirements, primarily through cross-functional work with engineers and architects from multiple teams.

The position plans and oversees Frontier Airlines’ transition from a three-tier architecture to a hyper-converged multi-cloud architecture. It develops architecture and configuration standards, automated provisioning and enforcement mechanisms, Infrastructure as Code practices, and a multi-cloud governance framework. The architect contributes to strategic roadmaps, provides technical expertise and mentorship, works with security and infrastructure teams, and participates in project planning, vendor evaluations, proofs of concept, and on-call escalation.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience working in Enterprise IT, with a Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent relevant work experience.
• At least 5 years working in and supporting production hyper-converged cloud environments.
• At least 5 years of development experience focused on programmatic automation of infrastructure and cloud services.
• At least 3 years of experience managing or maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure, such as servers, storage, networks, or security.
• At least 1 year of experience in process orchestration.
• Broad understanding of information systems and application architecture standards.
• Expert knowledge of Azure resource configuration and best practices, including VMs, VNETs, Security Groups, IAM, Key Management, SQL, Cosmos DB, Private Link, Kubernetes, and Data Bricks.
• Expert knowledge of cloud-native architectures and design principles for scalability, resiliency, performance, and reliability.
• Expert knowledge of on-premises hyper-converged architecture solutions and best practices.
• Expert knowledge of Cloud Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, best practices, and implementation.
• Advanced knowledge of Azure AD, APIs, SAML, OAuth, and PIM/PAM solutions.
• Advanced troubleshooting capabilities for cloud and infrastructure services.
• Advanced understanding of automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud-native tools and services offered by Azure and other cloud providers.
• Advanced knowledge of development languages such as Terraform, Bicep, JSON, Python, JavaScript, or YAML.
• Advanced knowledge of automating and integrating a broad range of systems and services.
• Intermediate knowledge of API integrations for cross-functional requirements, such as VMware, Cisco, Azure, AWS, or Nutanix.
• Intermediate knowledge of testing, including unit, integration, performance, and application testing.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 configuration and architectural best practices.
• Practical understanding of ITIL V2/V3 and Agile practices such as Kanban, Scrum, or Scrumban.
• Experience working in a DevOps framework using CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of SQL, Oracle, or NoSQL database environments.
• Knowledge of networking concepts such as DNS, TCP/IP, routing and switching, and firewalls.
• Experience managing source-code repositories, such as GitHub or Visual Studio, and other CI/CD toolsets.
• Experience designing, developing, and testing applications using proven or emerging technology in a variety of technology environments.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex problems or processes spanning multiple business areas.
• Ability to identify and understand business requirements and develop alternative solutions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel and Visio.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unaided; the physical-effort description also specifies handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Operate standard office equipment, including a PC, copier, fax machine, and printer.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with regulatory controls related to PCI/DSS or SOX.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and oversee Frontier Airlines’ shift from a three-tier architecture to a hyper-converged multi-cloud architecture.
• Enable technology self-service through orchestration and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Develop and oversee implementation of architectural and configuration standards for hyper-converged architecture.
• Define and implement efficient end-to-end automated provisioning solutions in accordance with best practices.
• Develop an Azure DevOps strategy for managing the IaC code base according to development best practices.
• Participate in developing and executing a comprehensive multi-cloud governance framework.
• Provide technical expertise on native tools offered by Azure and other cloud providers.
• Develop, maintain, and implement programmatic methods to enforce or audit cloud governance requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to establish key performance indicators and capacity-planning metrics that identify cloud cost-saving opportunities.
• Participate in sprint cycles and code reviews, collaborate with team members, and help build a learning organization.
• Work with management on the team’s long-term strategic roadmap and mentor junior team members.
• Identify and automate processes and procedures for on-premises and cloud solutions, including VMware, Windows Server, Linux, Azure, and AWS.
• Provide design guides for production implementations by IT Infrastructure teams.
• Work with Security team members to develop and implement benchmark standards and other security controls.
• Create and maintain architectural and configuration standards, procedures, and other documentation.
• Participate in vendor evaluations, proofs of concept, and project planning.
• Participate in on-call duties and act as an escalation point for IT Infrastructure and Cloud teams.
• Ensure adherence to standards, policies, and procedures.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand project objectives, gather automation requirements, design automated tests, troubleshoot issues, and implement scalable automation solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, depending on role and eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings options.
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time.
• Travel privileges on Frontier Airlines and participating partner airlines, subject to program rules and availability.
• Buddy passes, subject to eligibility and program rules.
• Travel-related discounts and employee discounts on select products, services, and vendors.
• A hybrid schedule for eligible headquarters roles based in Denver, Colorado.
• Business casual dress options for eligible corporate and support roles.
• Employee support programs and resources, including the HOPE League.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior