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General Dynamics Information Technology · 2 days ago

Azure Cloud Architect

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $178K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Advises and assists with analytics functional groups to define and implement solutions aligned with a Cloud based Microservices / Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) for infrastructure or business applications.

Creates architecture deliverables describing cloud solutions in sufficient detail to develop bill of materials, technology components, vendor components, cost estimations, and design parameters suitable for handoff to implementation teams.

Prepares solution descriptions, assumptions, technical approach, and content that explains why solution is recommended, risks and mitigation plans.

Leads cultural change for cloud adoption.

Creates and communicates cloud policies, procedures, standards, design patterns, and reference architectures that define repeatable solutions.

Identifies training and development needs required to support cloud-based solutions standards.

Interfaces with vendors to ensure standard architectures are adhere to and implemented for projects within a specific technology area.

Provides technical direction to management and systems professionals engaged in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of business information systems.

Ensures alignment of infrastructure and application solution design to the overall architecture for Enterprise applications and compliance with defined technology standards, policies, processes, and best industry practices.

Researches and analyzes the technology industry and market trends relating to cloud technologies to determine potential impact upon the IT enterprise; makes recommendations to capitalize on trends and industry best practice.

Ensures the architecture governance structure is applied in a defined solutions area based on business and IT organization strategies.

Ensures publication and update of solution standards pertaining to cloud hosted solutions and manages individual projects related to the release and propagation of standards across IT.

Provides leadership and technical assistance in problem solving regarding the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of business information systems.

Develop cloud-based architectures to meet the requirements of new and existing applications and services.

Qualification

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Azure Solution Architect certificationAWS Solution Architect certificationService Oriented Architecture (SOA)Understanding databases MySQLExperience open source technologiesDevelop cloud native design patternsObtain maintain Public Trust clearancePass Government background screening

Required

Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline (preferred)

Azure Solution Architect certification (preferred)

AWS Solution Architect certification (preferred)

8+ years of experience with Azure cloud architecture

Demonstrated experience using Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Demonstrated understanding of databases such as MySQL

Demonstrated experience using open source technologies

Demonstrated ability to develop cloud native design patterns to provide scalable, performant, highly resilient yet cost-effective technology solutions

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology has worked across the full spectrum of government and business for decades. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

10,001+ employees