Cloud Architect

Responsible for the high-level planning, strategy, optimization, and design of cloud infrastructure and related cloud services. Defines the architecture of the cloud solution and environments. Analyzes current and emerging technologies based on assessments of the organization’s cloud technology needs. Translates business requirements into cloud process designs and serves as the lead cloud subject matter expert in support of business expansion.

• Delivers in-depth comparative analysis of alternative proposals to meet complex technical solution requirements.
• Designs and develops cloud solutions, processes and enhancements for company's complex, business critical internet site communications and/or network-based cloud provider environments.
• Leads the design of cloud solutions, including elements of: networking, persistency, storage, compute services, database services, enterprise integration, security, identity / access services, and management and automation services.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in cloud solutions and services. Provides advanced technical and engineering support for internal groups and customers.
• Develops and refines cloud infrastructure solution designs, to develop client and program solutions.
• Interfaces with the client on all issues related to the design, implementation, testing and cutover of the solution.
• Works with client stakeholders to evaluate the solution requirements and supports the management and traceability of requirements during the engagement.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned and conducts systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies.
• Interacts with external technology vendors and internal teams to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.
• Provides technical assessment of requirements and definition from conception through implementation.
• Resolves complex issues independently; coordinates and communicates changes and issues with the client and team members and determines root cause.
• Provides recommendations on cloud infrastructure upgrades and supports project integration as required.
• Leads the creation and maintenance of backup and/or storage related standards, policies, processes, system documentation and Disaster Recovery Plans as it relates to cloud environments.
• Provides leadership for the development of operational and strategic direction for the implementation and maintenance processes for cloud solutions.
• Performs research and development around technical requirements for product definition.
• Serves as a technical lead and mentors junior team members on processes and procedures.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related field;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Professional level cloud certification such as: AWS-CSA-P (AWS), MCSE Cloud Platform & Infrastructure (MS Azure), or Professional Cloud Architect (GCP) preferred
• 12+ years of experience working with infrastructures and 5+ years of experience with one or more vendor cloud platforms.

• Extensive knowledge of Identity Access Management and Shared Security responsibilities.
• Broad application of backup and/or storage principles, theories, and concepts within the cloud construct.
• Hands-on experience supporting enterprise server, backup and/or storage solutions within the cloud construct.
• Enhanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Broad troubleshooting knowledge to include the areas of storage, backups, server operating systems and networks.
• Advanced knowledge of Service Provider and/or Cloud providers.
• Strong cloud command line scripting skills
• Documentation skills to include creating and updating detailed environment design, installation, and support documentation.
• Outstanding communication, project & priority management, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of information life‑cycle management concepts and best practices.

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government…