Cloud Integration Architect, Principal

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Cloud Integration Architect provides technical leadership in design, development and implementation of network requirements as a result of migration of internal applications to private/hybrid/public cloud environments. The person should have intimate knowledge of key cloud networks (AWS, Azure, etc). The role is also for a DNS and load balancer expert with deep knowledge in setting up DNS and Load Balancing services. The candidate should have intimate knowledge with various operational tools including cloud-based services as well as traditional ones (netflow, packet inspection, etc.). Responsibilities include the assessment and optimization of system design and development of user requirements. Provides budgetary estimates for client and IT projects, works with other architect teams, providing technical direction and operational feasibility of solutions that are integrated with the existing or defined IT network architecture and services standards, to meet clearly defined technical performance requirements. Evaluates the need for new solutions, collaborates with the architect teams to create prototypes, and works with network, database, operations, technical support, and other IT departments during development and implementation to enhance system resilience and reliability. Acts as technical lead for network team, engineering team and project management teams implementing projects within the network programs and client projects. All employees are responsible for performing their jobs in accordance with PG&E’s vision and values. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and an office within the service territory to be determined approximately 2 days per week based on business needs or company requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related degree, or equivalent experience
10 years experience in Enterprise Network engineering design, OR Master’s degree and 8 years of experience in Enterprise Network engineering design
Experience with multi-tier enterprise technology environments
Experience in enterprise architecture environments, job-related

Nice To Haves

Experience in Radio systems implementation, job-related
Experience in project management, IT-Information Technology
Leadership experience
Azure Network Engineer, AWS Advanced Networking
CCSP, CISSP (architecture‑level)
CCNP/CCIE‑level thinking (even if not certified)
PMP-Project Management Professional certification
Azure - VNET Desing, Private endpoints, firewalls, Express Route, Service endpoints
AWS – VPC Routing, Partner managed Integrations, Cross account networking, ingress/egress controls
DNS – Authoritative/recursing design, forwarding/delegation models, split horizon, Zone transfer strategies, Negative caching and TTL running, DNS impact on application performance

Responsibilities

Collaborates with cloud, application and client teams in preparation of network integrations required in implementation of cloud-based applications by utilizing subject-matter expertise.
Oversees all the architecture and design of technology solutions supporting business requirements on projects.
Engage with clients to develop solutions and ensure delivery is aligned with the requirements in technical/logic design
Provides advanced consulting and guidance during the detailed design, build, test, and deploy phases of IT projects.
Ensures the successful implementation of network integration in complex client environments, larger scale, and cross-functional new/enhanced systems on time, in scope and within budget.
Leads integration of client requirement into and works with application and client teams to create system design models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmer and development teams.
Identifies and implements process improvements at the department level.
Presents project scopes and budgets and makes recommendations to high level leaders for project/program approval.
Identifies the developmental needs of others, and coaches and mentors others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Partners with network and cloud teams to develop and maintains all technical standards, design patterns, reference architectures and roadmaps for a Reference Architecture Framework containing a broad collection of foundational services.