Cloud Solution Architect - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN - EY

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. With a broad understanding of the full lifecycle of our clients' business, EY has the knowledge and experience to integrate cloud strategy where it makes the most impact. EY's cloud solutions offer a balance of business, technology, and strategy. EY works with high profile clients across the country, working to solve some of their most challenging issues. As our practice continues to grow, EY is actively investing in cloud technology and talent. This is the perfect time to join and have your fingerprints on cloud projects across a wide variety of industries, platforms, and technologies, and make a real impact on our clients' business. **The opportunity** This is a rapidly growing area, so you will have plenty of opportunity to spread your wings and develop your skillset to keep up with the ever growing demands of the digital landscape. Most of your time will be spent embedded with our clients' team and we'll look to you to provide our clients with a unique business perspective on how they must continue to innovate and remain competitive with cloud technologies in this ever-changing industry. **Your key responsibilities** You will focus on the evaluation, strategy, design, customization and optimization of Digital and Cloud Technology based solutions. You will team with various EY groups with digital capabilities to pursue and deliver digital engagements and deliver solutions that will bring our client's digital vision and strategy to life. **Skills and attributes for success** + This is a technical role that requires direct involvement in "hands-on" activities with emphasis on serving client adoption of Cloud technologies through design, implementation and support of solutions that fulfill client transformational outcomes + Leading and working in project teams through agreed upon phases of project governance, requirements definition, vendor selection, business cases, risk analysis, customization, testing, training and rollout of a client's project lifecycle + Leading team members in the development of applicable methodologies, tools, approaches, points of view, thought leadership and accelerators to differentiate EY in the Cloud Technology market + Being proactive and driven to learn emerging technologies and business best practices + Teaming with client technology professionals, and third-party strategic alliances + Developing long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally + Interacting and communicating effectively with teammates, clients, stakeholders, and executives **To qualify for the role, you must have** + Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of work experience in consulting or project-based environments. + 5 or more years of technical or business analyst experience in at least three of the following areas: application development, data and analytics, network topologies and configuration, virtualization, storage management, security, regulatory compliance, operations management, cloud technology delivery, and enterprise data migration. + 5 or more years of technical or business analyst experience in at least one of the following platforms: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Services, IBM cloud services, other cloud service platforms, VMWare, Hyper-V, Windows Server, Linux, Splunk, FIM, Java, C#, Python, JSON, or SQL. + 5 of more years of work in the following disciplines: Project Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Finance, Marketing, HR, Sales, or Operations. + Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills. + Confidence to lead meetings with client sponsors, management, and individual contributors. + Availability for up to 50% travel **Ideally, you'll also have** + Degree emphasis in Business with MIS, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Finance; Master's degree in one of these areas preferred + Certifications and prior consulting experience highly preferred **What we look for** We're interested in passionate leaders with a strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the Digital and Emerging Technology space. If you have a strong passion for helping businesses achieve their digital strategy, this role is for you. **What we offer** We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $101,100 to $166,900. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $121,300 to $189,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. + **Continuous learning:** You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. + **Success as defined by you:** We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. + **Transformative leadership:** We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. + **Diverse and inclusive culture:** You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. **If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.** **The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.** **EY | Building a better working world** EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. 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