Compute - Cloud Architect - Zenfreed, LLC
Dimondale, MI 48821
About the Job
This role will wear multiple hats assisting State of Michigan Architects to comprehend objectives, generate solutions, POC the solution, generate recommendations then implement the decisions.
As a Senior Cloud Engineer, we are looking for a candidate who will be involved in the design, implementation and management of technology based business solutions based on Cloud Services to improve our clients’ delivery approach.
This position will assist with the build out of the Microsoft Azure cloud environment and help support the SOM multi-cloud hosting solution. This professional draws on solid knowledge of the company’s cloud architecture and platform when designing and developing dynamic cloud solutions.
Job Duties
Provide strategic and architectural support representing Design Services and the State of Michigan Cloud Strategy as a Subject Matter Expert.
Identify and prioritize critical business functions in collaboration with organizational stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships across organizational teams.
Consult with vendor product specialists/sales, independent research organizations, on-site support engineers and fellow architects and administrators on best-fit technologies to ensure compliance to department policies & standards and technology roadmap.
Coordinate with Enterprise Architecture team for technology validation or suggestions for alternative solutions. If necessary, initiate Solution Assessments, Infrastructure Service.
Requests, and any applicable required documentation to implement new technology.
Advocate the use of emerging cyber security best practices, technologies, developing standards and procedures, promoting the usage of automated tools, developing strategies, and aligning practices with enterprise strategic initiatives.
Lead the development of technical artifacts including Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM), Detailed Technical Design, Security Architecture Plan, Services Description Document, etc.
Produce architectural framework documents (i.e., white papers, guidance documents, best
practices, technical reports, etc.).
Project contributor representing architecture and participates in project plan development.
Leverage broad-based understanding of technology areas and end-to-end knowledge of current installations to craft architectural solutions or standards that can be applied across the enterprise.
Define and build hypothesis around steady state behavior.
Run experiments around real world events to define potential impact or estimate frequency.
Build automation into systems to drive both orchestration and analysis.
Provide support and subject matter expertise with respect to adherence to best practice security framework controls and other industry-based regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-171, 800-204, 800-207, CIS, PCI, IRS-Pub 1075, CJIS, and related).
Assist with cloud infrastructure design and develop detailed architecture models for the client to host test, development, and production environments.
Communicate complex technical concepts to individuals of various technical ability.
Design and develop cloud cost management solutions
Provide performance analysis & troubleshooting
Design and test large-scale workload and data migrations
Provide direct support to technical and non-technical entities to define requirements and deliver solutions to meet organizational needs including new environment deployment, upgrades, performance tuning, testing and disaster recovery
Integrate cloud services with on-premises technologies from Microsoft, Dell, EMC, HP, Nutanix, Cohesity, Pure Storage, VMware, Cisco, and Rubrick.
Requirements
3 - 5 years:
- As a Senior Cloud Engineer
- Solid knowledge of concepts of designing and developing dynamic Cloud solutions and moving parts involved in continuous integration and delivery
- Experience guiding a development team regarding infrastructure
- Cloud Architecting for cloud infrastructure
- Experience with Servers, Infrastructure, Platform Sizing, Infrastructure Cost Reduction
Design and deliver secure cloud solutions on Azure.
Strong understanding of Linux OS.
Chaos engineering experience
Strong understanding of virtual networks and general network management functions.
Solid knowledge of concepts of designing and developing dynamic cloud solutions.
Solid knowledge of concepts and moving parts involved in continuous integration and delivery.
Expert guidance to development teams regarding infrastructure.
Interpret and provide solutions on complex technologies/architectures.
Cloud Formation / automation / Ansible / PowerShell / DSC / Comparable Linux s
Desired Skills
- Create, maintain, and troubleshooting skills for cloud infrastructure
- Cloud security experience
- Chaos engineering experience
- Certification - Azure – MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure
Minimum Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Location
- Local candidates only. Candidates must be located in the State of Michigan at time of submission.
- Position is a hybrid schedule NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are required onsite days)
- Working hours Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Additional Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; We are unable to offer sponsorships at this time
- Must undergo a background check and drug screening for employment.
Employment Terms
- This is a W2 position
- 40 hrs per week
- HYBRID schedule - NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are required onsite days)
About Zenfreed
At Zenfreed, we are more than an IT company. We bridge the gap between people wanting to do the work they were meant to do and organizations needing the right talent.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Benefits
We understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial to employment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage options for all employees.
3 - 5 years: As a Senior Cloud Engineer Solid knowledge of concepts of designing and developing dynamic Cloud solutions and moving parts involved in continuous integration and delivery Experience guiding a development team regarding infrastructure Cloud Architecting for cloud infrastructure Experience with Servers, Infrastructure, Platform Sizing, Infrastructure Cost Reduction Desired Skills Create, maintain, and troubleshooting skills for cloud infrastructure Cloud security experience Chaos engineering experience Certification - Azure – MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Location Local candidates only. Candidates must be located in the State of Michigan at time of submission. Position is a hybrid schedule NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are required onsite days) Working hours Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional Requirements Must be authorized to work in the United States; We are unable to offer sponsorships at this time Must undergo a background check and drug screening for employment. Employment Terms This is a W2 position 40 hrs per week HYBRID schedule - NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are required onsite days) About Zenfreed At Zenfreed, we are more than an IT company. We bridge the gap between people wanting to do the work they were meant to do and organizations needing the right talent. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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