Brown University Health · 3 months ago
IT Cloud Architect
Providence, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expBrown University Health is seeking an IT Cloud Architect to manage their multi-cloud infrastructure solution, ensuring security, scalability, and cost-efficiency. The role involves designing cloud architectures, deploying resources, and implementing best practices while collaborating with stakeholders to meet business needs.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and technical needs
Design cloud architectures that meet scalability, performance, security, and compliance requirements
Create detailed technical design documents, including diagrams, for cloud solutions
Deploy and configure cloud resources, virtual machines, containers, and services in Azure and AWS
Automate deployment and management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager templates
Implement security best practices and access controls to protect cloud environments
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or S
Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement, optimizing resource usage
Implement scaling strategies to handle increased workloads and traffic
Control and optimize cloud costs by identifying cost-effective services, rightsizing resources, and implementing cost monitoring tools
Recommend cost-saving strategies and budget allocation
Design and implement high availability solutions, including failover and disaster recovery
Create backup and data retention strategies to ensure data resilience
Develop scripts and automation workflows to streamline provisioning, scaling, and maintenance processes
Implement CI/CD pipelines for application deployment
Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud environments and configurations
Provide training and guidance to internal teams on cloud best practices
Stay current with Azure and AWS services, updates, and pricing changes
Assess and recommend new services that can improve infrastructure and operations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or IT Security
5+ years of experience in cloud design and implementation
Industry certification in management and operation of at least one of: Cisco UCS, Citrix XenApp, Azure, AWS, Windows Server, Cisco networking and VMWare
Experience with Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with cloud-related tools, scripting, and programming languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
Proven experience in cloud architecture and implementation
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team
Strong understanding of networking, security, and virtualization technologies
Excellent communication skills and the ability to document processes clearly
Knowledge of IT security and compliance best practices
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Strong project management and teamwork abilities
Ability to document technical solutions to meet business needs
Company
Brown University Health
Brown University Health provides an integrated academic health system offering hospital services, outpatient care and clinical education.
10001+ employees
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