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Ferguson · 6 hours ago

Lead Cloud Solutions Architect

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$8,470.59/mo - $14,834.37/mo

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with other Cloud Architects to design, implement, and document scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions that align with business goals and standard processes.

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, standards, and policies to ensure the cloud environment adheres to organizational and industry guidelines.

Monitor, review, and analyze reports to identify inconsistencies in cloud components, recommending and implementing remediations as necessary.

Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities for automation to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and reduce manual effort.

Configure, manage, and maintain cloud user access roles, ensuring security and compliance with access control policies.

Provide technical leadership for complex projects by engaging in solution architecture design, conducting technical reviews, and translating business requirements into system specifications.

Collaborate with multi-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve sophisticated issues within the cloud environment and associated systems.

Continuously assess the cloud environment to detect deficiencies, recommend optimizations, and drive improvements in performance, security, and cost management.

Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and trends to propose innovative solutions and maintain competitive advantage.

Qualification

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Multi-cloud environmentsAWS Solutions ArchitectAzure Solutions Architect ExpertOracle Cloud Infrastructure ArchitectInfrastructure-as-CodeTerraformAnsibleCloudFormationPythonPowerShellKubernetesDockerCI/CD pipelinesAgile methodologiesWindowsLinux

Required

7+ years of experience in operation and administration of large-scale enterprise services, with a focus on optimizing performance and scalability.

4+ years of hands-on experience implementing and managing multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud), including hybrid cloud solutions.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect, or similar.

Expertise in automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for provisioning and managing cloud resources (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).

Programming and scripting proficiency (Python, PowerShell, ARM, Terraform) for workflow automation, deployment pipelines, and system integrations.

Experience with cloud-native application design, container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker), and microservices architecture.

Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies.

Familiarity with cost management and optimization strategies in cloud environments.

Proficiency in designing and deploying secure, cost-effective, and resilient architectures across diverse cloud platforms.

Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, analyze and interpret insights, and deliver actionable solutions for complex business challenges.

Advanced troubleshooting capabilities and a proven track record of resolving technical issues in high-pressure environments.

Advanced knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux), networking (e.g., routing, load balancers, VPNs), and security infrastructure (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS).

Innovative and open-minded approach to problem-solving, with the ability to challenge traditional processes and explore new methodologies.

Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams, influence business collaborators, and mentor team members.

High adaptability and a continuous learning mentality to stay updated with emerging technologies and standard processes in cloud architecture.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match

Mental health coverage

Gender affirming and family building benefits

Paid parental leave

Associate discounts

Community involvement opportunities

Company

Ferguson

Glassdoor

3.6

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries, each working together to help build better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses.

Founded in 1953

Newport News, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.ferguson.com/

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