PlanIT Group, LLC · 4 months ago
AWS (Amazon Web Services) subject matter expert (SME)
Eagan, MN
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
13+ years expPlanIT Group, LLC is seeking an AWS Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assist the Vice President of Information Technology in designing and implementing IT systems that align with corporate strategy. The role involves leading cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring compliance, and providing technical direction for IT projects.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and evaluate existing and proposed business systems and procedures, develop requirements and identify AWS cloud centric system solutions in detailed measurable terms that achieve optimum performance and cost effectiveness
Knowledge of industry developments, business information systems and practices, development methods, procedures, standards, techniques, Agile application life cycle, test driven development, continuous integration of code development, and current cloud technologies, in particular AWS cloud
Experience leading the design, development, and deployment of performant cloud business software, in particular AWS cloud, at scale or current hands on technology infrastructure, network, compute, storage, and virtualization experience
Ability to integrate cloud services, in particular on AWS cloud, with other SaaS or on premise technologies from leading vendor products Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, HP, Linux, SAP, etc
Experience with IT compliance and risk management requirements in a regulated environment such as SOX and PCI for cloud applications, in particular on AWS cloud
Ability to automate complex tasks, in particular on AWS cloud, using scripting or coding skills, or similar current automation tools (e.g., shell, Python, Ruby, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, Chef, or Puppet)
Knowledge of information systems enterprise-wide architecture including knowledge of a wide range of foundational technology such as cloud services, servers and storage, virtualization, high availability, performance analysis and management, and enterprise infrastructure monitoring for highly available web-scale systems
Works on high-visibility, or mission critical aspects of a given program, and performs all functional duties independently
Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job
Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, sufficient to develop and present management briefings; provide written and/or verbal guidance on technical issues; and prepare/present recommendations and reports
Proficiency in Generative AI and prompt engineering
Using design patterns for building scalable and maintainable applications/solutions
Clearly document code, models, and technical solutions
Continuous learning and adaptability in a very large IT organization
Communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and executive stakeholders
Troubleshooting software and technical implementations in large-scale enterprise ecosystems
Understanding of concepts like CI/CD, containerization, and deployment strategies for kafka components in large-scale production environments
Querying and managing data in both SQL and NoSQL databases
Proficiency creating technical diagrams with products like Microsoft Visio or Draw.io
Proficiency creating technical design and architecture documents in Microsoft Word
Proficiency creating business and technical presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
Proficiency creating data representations, charts and reports in tools such as Microsoft’s Excel worksheets and Power BI
Advises and assists USPS IT functional groups to define and implement solutions aligned with a Cloud based Microservices / Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) for infrastructure or business applications
Creates architecture deliverables describing cloud solutions in sufficient detail to develop bill of materials, technology components, vendor components, cost estimations, and design parameters suitable for handoff to implementation teams
Prepares solution descriptions, assumptions, technical approach, and content that explains why solution is recommended, risks and mitigation plans
Leads cultural change for cloud adoption. Actively participates in the development and socialization of Infrastructure Solution roadmaps related to public cloud offerings
Creates and communicates cloud policies, procedures, standards, design patterns, and reference architectures that define repeatable solutions
Identifies training and development needs required to support cloud based solutions standards; develops materials for training and awareness, and delivers messages to intended audience
Interfaces with vendors to ensure standard architectures are adhered to and implemented for projects within a specific technology area
Provides technical direction to management and systems professionals engaged in the analysis, design, development, implementation and maintenance of business information systems
Ensures alignment of infrastructure and application solution design to the overall architecture for Enterprise applications and compliance with defined technology standards, policies, processes and best industry practices
Researches and analyzes the technology industry and market trends relating to cloud technologies to determine potential impact upon the IT enterprise; makes recommendations to capitalize on trends and industry best practice
Ensures the architecture governance structure is applied in a defined solutions area based on business and IT organization strategies
Ensures publication and update of solution standards pertaining to cloud hosted solutions and manages individual projects related to the release and propagation of standards across IT
Provides leadership and technical assistance as an IT SWAT team member to management and systems professionals engaged in problem solving regarding the analysis, design, development, implementation and maintenance of business information systems
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and evaluate existing and proposed business systems and procedures, develop requirements and identify AWS cloud centric system solutions in detailed measurable terms that achieve optimum performance and cost effectiveness
Knowledge of industry developments, business information systems and practices, development methods, procedures, standards, techniques, Agile application life cycle, test driven development, continuous integration of code development, and current cloud technologies, in particular AWS cloud
Experience leading the design, development, and deployment of performant cloud business software, in particular AWS cloud, at scale or current hands on technology infrastructure, network, compute, storage, and virtualization experience
Ability to integrate cloud services, in particular on AWS cloud, with other SaaS or on premise technologies from leading vendor products Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, HP, Linux, SAP, etc
Experience with IT compliance and risk management requirements in a regulated environment such as SOX and PCI for cloud applications, in particular on AWS cloud
Ability to automate complex tasks, in particular on AWS cloud, using scripting or coding skills, or similar current automation tools (e.g., shell, Python, Ruby, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, Chef, or Puppet)
Knowledge of information systems enterprise-wide architecture including knowledge of a wide range of foundational technology such as cloud services, servers and storage, virtualization, high availability, performance analysis and management, and enterprise infrastructure monitoring for highly available web-scale systems
Works on high-visibility, or mission critical aspects of a given program, and performs all functional duties independently
Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job
Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, sufficient to develop and present management briefings; provide written and/or verbal guidance on technical issues; and prepare/present recommendations and reports
Proficiency in Generative AI and prompt engineering
Using design patterns for building scalable and maintainable applications/solutions
Clearly document code, models, and technical solutions
Continuous learning and adaptability in a very large IT organization
Communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and executive stakeholders
Troubleshooting software and technical implementations in large-scale enterprise ecosystems
Understanding of concepts like CI/CD, containerization, and deployment strategies for kafka components in large-scale production environments
Querying and managing data in both SQL and NoSQL databases
Proficiency creating technical diagrams with products like Microsoft Visio or Draw.io
Proficiency creating technical design and architecture documents in Microsoft Word
Proficiency creating business and technical presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
Proficiency creating data representations, charts and reports in tools such as Microsoft's Excel worksheets and Power BI
Advises and assists USPS IT functional groups to define and implement solutions aligned with a Cloud based Microservices / Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) for infrastructure or business applications
Creates architecture deliverables describing cloud solutions in sufficient detail to develop bill of materials, technology components, vendor components, cost estimations, and design parameters suitable for handoff to implementation teams
Prepares solution descriptions, assumptions, technical approach, and content that explains why solution is recommended, risks and mitigation plans
Leads cultural change for cloud adoption. Actively participates in the development and socialization of Infrastructure Solution roadmaps related to public cloud offerings
Creates and communicates cloud policies, procedures, standards, design patterns, and reference architectures that define repeatable solutions
Identifies training and development needs required to support cloud based solutions standards; develops materials for training and awareness, and delivers messages to intended audience
Interfaces with vendors to ensure standard architectures are adhered to and implemented for projects within a specific technology area
Provides technical direction to management and systems professionals engaged in the analysis, design, development, implementation and maintenance of business information systems
Ensures alignment of infrastructure and application solution design to the overall architecture for Enterprise applications and compliance with defined technology standards, policies, processes and best industry practices
Researches and analyzes the technology industry and market trends relating to cloud technologies to determine potential impact upon the IT enterprise; makes recommendations to capitalize on trends and industry best practice
Ensures the architecture governance structure is applied in a defined solutions area based on business and IT organization strategies
Ensures publication and update of solution standards pertaining to cloud hosted solutions and manages individual projects related to the release and propagation of standards across IT
Provides leadership and technical assistance as an IT SWAT team member to management and systems professionals engaged in problem solving regarding the analysis, design, development, implementation and maintenance of business information systems
Expert knowledge of AWS cloud services and have an Active AWS Cloud Associate or Professional certification
A minimum of thirteen (13) to twenty (20) years' relevant experience
Preferred
A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required
Company
PlanIT Group, LLC
PlanIT Group is an IT and engineering professional services company which provides top-tier talent to various commercial and government customers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.55M2020-09-24Series Unknown· $3.55M
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