AWS/Azure Cloud Solutions Engineer - Integrated Cloud Consulting Manager (Location Flexible)

RSM•Chicago, IL

About The Position

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. In order to address the most critical needs of our clients, RSM US LLP established the Integrated Cloud Consulting (IC) practice within our National Consulting team dedicated to serving the enterprise cloud and infrastructure platform needs of our clients by utilizing resources and expertise across the firm. This group consists of high-level leading consultants located throughout the globe positioned to serve a diverse client base within a variety of industries and are focused on meeting our clients where they need us most across a variety of domains - helping them realize their desired outcomes through our cloud advisory, implementation and operations. This team partners with our National Sales team in pre-sales activities, our Consulting leaders, and our extensive delivery teams to lead and oversee large-scale projects. Job Overview: We are seeking a Cloud Solutions Engineer with both broad and deep cloud implementation and migration experience with a focus on complex multi-cloud and hybrid environments to join our team and serve RSM clients in a variety of industries and geographic locations. The successful candidate will have solid working knowledge of cloud, understanding of cloud architecture models, cloud technology trends, design and innovation as well as experience leveraging this knowledge to benefit global organizations. This role is responsible for leading multiple team engagements simultaneously, including several threads of complex implementation and migration engagements. In addition, this individual will be responsible for working with industry leading cloud providers and technology vendors and championing the cloud practice throughout the firm. Successful candidates typically have 8+ years of experience in the following areas: Confidently speaking with knowledgeable clients on the topic of cloud strategy, architecture, workload migration planning and common security practices such as landing zones Acting as trusted advisor to senior technology leaders on cloud engineering activities Identifying and building cloud-based solutions to drive growth in project-based and managed services Developing cloud strategy for clients that includes cloud value framework, multi-cloud strategy, and cloud program office to drive cloud transformation. Developing application rationalization approaches to create cloud migration roadmap Designing, architecting, implementing and supporting simple to complex enterprise cloud solutions for a variety of business use cases and requirements. Guiding and mentoring clients through the entire process Providing principal engineering support to various teams throughout a client’s digital transformation to a cloud native organization. Spearheading strategic cost optimization initiatives, achieving multi-million-dollar savings through infrastructure cleanups, license negotiations and dynamic scaling. Understanding common cloud deployment models (private, public, hybrid) including platform types (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS) Executing solution delivery engagements for both small and large cloud environments Eminence building in the cloud industry through frequent publishing and speaking on relevant topics Experience working in pre-sales or partnering with a go-to-market team to provide solutions

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and/or 6+ years of related work experience
Experience with popular cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Experience with private, public and hybrid cloud deployments
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external resources at all organizational levels
Excellent project management, organization, and follow-up skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Must be a team player; able to work in virtual teams and independently
Willingness and ability to travel globally
Strong financial and business acumen, and ability to speak about technology in the language of business

Nice To Haves

Curiosity about business and technology; motivated with a desire to learn
Strong Knowledge of one of the following industries would be advantageous: Financial Services and Insurance, Consumer Products, Technology, Industrials

Responsibilities

Leading multiple team engagements simultaneously, including several threads of complex implementation and migration engagements.
Working with industry leading cloud providers and technology vendors and championing the cloud practice throughout the firm.
Confidently speaking with knowledgeable clients on the topic of cloud strategy, architecture, workload migration planning and common security practices such as landing zones
Acting as trusted advisor to senior technology leaders on cloud engineering activities
Identifying and building cloud-based solutions to drive growth in project-based and managed services
Developing cloud strategy for clients that includes cloud value framework, multi-cloud strategy, and cloud program office to drive cloud transformation.
Developing application rationalization approaches to create cloud migration roadmap
Designing, architecting, implementing and supporting simple to complex enterprise cloud solutions for a variety of business use cases and requirements.
Guiding and mentoring clients through the entire process
Providing principal engineering support to various teams throughout a client’s digital transformation to a cloud native organization.
Spearheading strategic cost optimization initiatives, achieving multi-million-dollar savings through infrastructure cleanups, license negotiations and dynamic scaling.
Understanding common cloud deployment models (private, public, hybrid) including platform types (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
Executing solution delivery engagements for both small and large cloud environments
Eminence building in the cloud industry through frequent publishing and speaking on relevant topics
Experience working in pre-sales or partnering with a go-to-market team to provide solutions

Benefits

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.
We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.
Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits .
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.
RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.
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RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders).
If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role.
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.