Cloud Solutions Architect

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

7d • $110,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid Agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility. AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry. Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Solutions including Architecture, developing and deploying Applications and Platforms to the Public Cloud.
• Technical expertise in the Azure cloud platform, IaC, and security compliance
• Application architecture
• Automation and orchestration
• Governance
• I&O (input and output)
• Integration architecture
• IT Service Management/IT Operations Management
• Strategic Cost and Resource Management
• Security
• Vendor management
• Thought leadership and change agency
• Communication and collaboration, and delegation
• Cloud Solutions, and Cloud Identity Management
• Management of resources and budget for assigned area
• Establishment of guidelines and policies
• Works under minimal supervision
• Collaborate, empower and connect with a variety of other architecture roles in the organization
• Lead cultural change for cloud adoption including developing and coordinating cloud architecture
• Develop a cloud strategy and coordinate the adaptation process
• Must reside in Arizona.

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.
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed