Request ID:BL-9857-1 (911090526)
Cloud Architect with AWS/Azure, Terraform, DevOps, IAM, Networking, RBAC, Azure AD, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, PowerShell/CLI, Kubernetes, Docker, ServiceNow, Datadog, Dome9, Aviatrix, CI/CD, Linux/Windows admin, vSphere/Hyper-V and datacenter storage experience
Location:Columbia, SC
Duration:12 Months Hrs/Wk:40.00
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
– Public Cloud infrastructure expertise: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Terraform.
– Ability to integrate Cloud/ DevOps platforms with third party tools.
– Experience with AWS Governance and Best Practices (IAM, Organizations, Networking Architectures, Cost Mgmt controls, etc.).
– Experience of Azure Governance and Best Practices (RBAC, Azure AD, Networking Architectures, Cost Mgmt controls, etc.)
– Advanced knowledge of automation tools, including configuration management (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef) and infrastructure provisioning (AWS CloudFormation, ARM Templates, or Terraform)
– Proficient in scripting languages (PowerShell / CLI).
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
– Expertise in Terraform infrastructure as code, understanding of scaling technologies and solutions, experience with AWS or other clouds, familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, or other container platforms, security, penetration testing and threat detection tools, and experience ServiceNow, Datadog, Dome9, and/or Aviatrix.
– Background in DevOps, Software Development, Site Reliability, or Systems Engineering.
-Experience with configuration management and continuous deployment.
-Experience with Linux and Windows system administration.
– Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure solutions, including enterprise directories, on-premises hosting platforms (vSphere/Hyper-V), and datacenter storage and networking.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
-Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems and 8+ years of technical architecture experience and relevant hands-on engineering.
Work experience is acceptable in lieu of degree.
Experience
Cloudcloud platforms / environmentsYes1ExpertCurrently Using4 – 6 Years
CloudInstalling Datacenter and Cloud InfrastructureYes1ExpertCurrently Using4 – 6 Years
CloudiPaaSYes1ExpertCurrently Using4 – 6 Years
Database PlatformsScripting Language experienceYes1ExpertCurrently Using4 – 6 Years
Documentation/LanguageWriting Advanced Planning DocumentsYes1AdvancedCurrently Using4 – 6 Years
EducationBachelor’s degree in a technical or business fieldYes1ExpertCurrently Using4 – 6 Years
MiscellaneousAbility to analyze and document, business and system processes using various methods and tools.Yes1AdvancedCurrently Using4 – 6 Years
MiscellaneousConfiguration managementYes1ExpertCurrently Using4 – 6 Years
Network SecurityPenetration TestingNo2AdvancedWithin 6 Months2 – 4 Years
Networking & DirectoriesInformation SecurityNo2AdvancedWithin 6 Months2 – 4 Years
Operating Systems/APIsLinuxNo2AdvancedWithin 6 Months2 – 4 Years
Packaged ApplicationsDatacenter, Cloud and Network InfrastructureYes1ExpertCurrently Using4 – 6 Years
SpecialtiesAzure Cloud and VirtualizationYes1ExpertCurrently Using4 – 6 Years
SpecialtiesCreating reporting standards and processesYes1AdvancedCurrently Using4 – 6 Years
Remote Work Availability:50%
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
Serve as a technical thought leader and SME for our public cloud ecosystem across the State of South Carolina and will plan, analyze, design, test, and deploy enhancements to our Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud IaaS and PaaS solutions and provides knowledge transfer to team members. Works directly with Technical teams, customers, vendors and executive leadership to determine Cloud requirements, analyze business impact, ROI and sustainability. Ensures Cloud architecture meets the service delivery needs of the Division of Technology Operations. Ensures proper integration of state security standards for all Cloud systems.
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Analyze existing DTO infrastructure, strategic challenges, services, customers and skill sets to make informed decisions on DTO cloud infrastructure and strategy.
– Works with DTO teams to implement an IT governance model that guides the expansion of DTO’s Cloud architecture and services. Documents the architecture and socializes architectural standards and capabilities with key stakeholders.
– Perform system administration, automation, and development tasks for the Cloud Management Platform (CMP).
– Work with DTO and customer personnel to facilitate migrations to the DTO cloud infrastructure.
– Maintain continuity of shared services offered across AWS and Azure.