Ascend Learning · 6 hours ago
Cloud Architect
Gilbert, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAscend Learning is a leading healthcare and learning technology company, dedicated to providing data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. The Cloud Architect will be responsible for establishing and deploying a comprehensive cloud strategy, managing cloud migrations and projects, and overseeing cloud-related solutions and environments.
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Responsibilities
Partner with application develop, infrastructure and security teams to development strategic business, platform and technology roadmaps while driving a culture of ownership, quality and execution
Collaborates with key business and technology stakeholders to develop and implement cloud strategies which support our application architecture and business processes
Collaborates with stakeholders, recognizes challenges, and offers solutions
Lead in ongoing development and knowledge share of other architects, engineers and operational team members
Accountable for designing solutions and training content which consistently educates the organization on industry best practices and procedures
Design, deliver, maintain cloud processes, policies and procedures based on industry best practices
Establish proper key controls, monitoring capabilities, automation and optimization scripts necessary to maintain NASM’s cloud environments
Develop and maintain cloud, containerization, microservice standards
Design and implement Office 365 and Azure AD Premium's advanced features, such as security, governance, and compliance
Provide next-level support for AWS and Azure issues with computing, network, and storage
Designing and implementing ADFS identity solutions for applications other than Microsoft Office 365
Driving cloud security, privacy, and compliance decisions through design and technical discussion concerns for size, performance, agility, and HA/DR
Ability to analyze systems and identify problems migrating to Azure cloud
Implement CI/CD-based application development methodologies using tools like Ansible, Jenkins, TFS, and PowerShell
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with business and technical staff on-site and in virtual environments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer-related field
8+ years technical experience in Cloud Architecture or Cloud Engineering role
5+ years experience with Microsoft Azure
3+ years experience in a multi cloud environment
3+ years experience with cloud cost management
5+ years experience in Java
3+ years experience with open source technologies such as Redis, OpenStack, Ansible and Docker
5+ years experience with a micro-services architecture, containerization, Linux, Windows Server
Proven experience with network architecture, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP
Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Cloud Platform's features and functionalities is required. These include security, firewalls, Redis cache, key vault, etc
Experience operating in a DevOps culture with a solid understanding of SDLC and agile software development methodologies
Demonstrated ability to inspire confidence, ownership, and accountability in the platforms within scope
Proven experience influencing and building trusted relationships across all levels of the organization
Proven experience creating a vision, long-term roadmap and team execution to achieve the outcomes of plan
A thought leader that adds value to the business and demonstrated ability to apply business logic to technical situations
Demonstrated ability to create an atmosphere of accountability and ownership in a cross-functional and matrixed org
Proven experience with applying a customer first or product mindset towards engineering
A change agent that delivers results to customers
Benefits
Flexible and generous paid time off
Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) employer matching program
Parental leave
Wellness resources
Charitable matching program
On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
Community outreach groups
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Ascend Learning
At Ascend develop industry-leading online learning tools that help people enter, sustain and succeed in their careers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-04-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Lissy Hu
Chief Executive Officer
Greg Sebasky
Chairman of the Board
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