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Brown University · 4 months ago

IT Cloud Architect

positionBrown University Health
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$103K/yr - $170K/yr
date5+ years exp

Brown University Health is seeking an IT Cloud Architect to manage their multi-cloud infrastructure. The role involves ensuring that cloud environments are secure, scalable, and cost-efficient while meeting business needs, and includes responsibilities such as designing cloud architectures and implementing security best practices.

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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

Cloud architectureAWSAzureInfrastructure as CodeNetworkingIT securityContainerizationScriptingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsProject management

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

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Brown University is an Ivy League research university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a sub-organization of Brown University Health.
dateFounded in 1764
location
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.brown.edu

H1B Sponsorship

Brown University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (105)
2024 (84)
2023 (100)
2022 (73)
2021 (56)
2020 (40)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$860.76M
Key Investors
RI Life Science HubNASADepartment of Energy & Environment
2025-07-28Debt Financing· $500M
2025-04-11Debt Financing· $300M
2024-08-08Grant· $0.01M

Leadership Team

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Sylvia R. Carey-Butler
VP for institutional equity and diversity
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Diane Lipscombe
Professor of Neuroscience
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