Allied Consultants, Inc. ยท 1 week ago
Cloud Solutions Architect
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAllied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. They are currently seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team, responsible for directing cloud computing initiatives and architectural aspects of cloud solutions.
ConsultingEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Information TechnologySoftware
Hiring Manager
John Bird
Responsibilities
Design, develop and maintain cloud application architecture that aligns with business goals and technical requirements
Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure that ensure best practices in cloud architecture
Assess the current infrastructure and identify components suitable for cloud migration. Develop a comprehensive migration strategy, including timelines and resource allocation
Implement and validate the migration, ensuring data integrity and system functionality
Ensure cloud architecture complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Implement security measures to protect data and applications in the cloud
Monitor cloud system performance and identify areas for improvement
Implement solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions
Provide guidance and support to other IT team members on cloud technologies and best practices
Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends
Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in cloud architecture and services
Guide technical and business decision-makers on AI/Machine Learning/Deep Learning and generative AI projects, helping to map Azure, Google and AWS services
Analyze the services to extract technical and business insights that drive reference architectures, runbooks, and training content
Qualification
Required
10 years of experience architecting enterprise application solutions across on-premises and cloud infrastructure
8 years of architecting solutions in one or more of the cloud platforms: GCP, and AWS
8 years of developing cloud native application architectures across leading cloud platforms
8 years of architecting solutions that utilize fit-for-purpose service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
8 years of experience in all phases of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning solutions using AWS or google technologies
Preferred
8 years of strong understanding of virtual networks, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls
8 years of understanding of cloud security frameworks, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, etc
8 years of familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
8 years of proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, C#, and scripting languages for automation
8 years of knowledge of API design, development, and management, including RESTful and SOAP APIs
8 years of knowledge of microservices, serverless architectures, and cloud-native application development
8 years of ability to analyze and optimize cloud costs while maintaining performance and reliability
8 years of excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate cloud strategies and solutions to stakeholders
8 years of ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, administrators, and business leaders
8 years of skills in monitoring and analyzing system performance to ensure optimal cloud operations
6 years of experience with AWS technologies like Bedrock, SageMaker, Redshift, EC2, Data Pipeline, Kinesis and EMR
6 years of experience with AI services like Transcribe etc or Google technologies like Vertex AI platform, Agent Builder, and other toolset
1 year of Cloud Certification eg AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Google Professional Cloud Architect
Benefits
Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
Life insurance
A 401(K) plan with company match
Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan
Company
Allied Consultants, Inc.
Allied Consultants, Inc (Allied), helps organizations determine what technology they need and how best to employ it.
51-200 employees
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