Cloud Solutions Architect

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Applications Deputy Assistant Director, the Cloud Solutions
Architect is responsible for managing the front-end platform architecture within
the organization, including integration and continuous deployment, implementing
best practices for system optimization and system security, setting standards
for monitoring application behavior in the real world, troubleshooting system
failures, and preventing recurrence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Solutions including Architecture, developing and deploying Applications and Platforms to the Public Cloud.

Nice To Haves

• Current certification in one of the following Public Cloud Architectures: - AWS Certified Solutions Architect- Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect- Azure Solutions Architect. Excellent knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current computing trends. Effective communication skills (written and verbal) to properly articulate complicated cloud reports to management and other IT development partners. Effective Presentation skills, present to IT managers and C-level execs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct subordinate staff (work assignments, setting priorities, hiring, discipline, providing training, approving leave requests, and preparing evaluations).
• Develop and organize cloud systems, with a focus on enabling machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities, and will regularly evaluate cloud applications, hardware, and software.
• Analyze, manage, and monitor cloud-based services and applications to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and security. Troubleshoot system failure and prevent recurrence.
• Implement security best practices, such as identity management, encryption, and firewalls, to protect cloud resources.
• Perform cloud capacity planning. Develop cloud policies and define governance frameworks for the operation and management of cloud services.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees