Cloud Architect Job Description template and pdf with duties [2023]

Job summary 1

Our office is looking for an experienced Cloud Architect that will help grow our cloud capabilities by strategizing, defining, architecting, and leading modern cloud solutions. This individual will be a tenacious thought leader able to scope projects, pursue sales, ensure delivery, and establish and maintain strong relationships in a newly developed market.

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Understanding of the declarative capabilities of one or more cloud infrastructure providers (I.E. AWS, GCP, Azure) and the ability to build solutions based on these capabilities
Extensive project experience migrating from legacy systems and deploying complex cloud-based solutions
Previous ownership of the technical solution architecture
Project experience architecting, implementing, and optimizing core infrastructure, networking, and cloud-based services for business teams or consumers
Experience reviewing and implementing DevOps and Agile standards and practices
Experience configuring and tuning cloud-hosted solutions and platforms
- Experience with Microservices, Functions, Event-driven/reactive programming, or other Cloud Native architectures
- Ability to navigate complex organization politics, build trust and credibility with clients
- Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical topics to senior stakeholders within the client

Job summary 2

The Cloud Architect is responsible for providing strategic direction for the creation, development, execution, and leadership of all aspects within their Functional Area. They will be responsible for the creation of an application vision and strategy that aligns with Global team goals and objectives.

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The Cloud Architect performs two core functions for the District. The first is overseeing the operations of the District's cloud platforms through the management of the organization’s cloud team and infrastructure. The second is establishing a District cloud management framework through policy, architecture, and training processes. The Cloud Architect is expected to interface with peers in the Cybersecurity, Systems, Platforms, Informatics, EIS, and Network Infrastructure teams as well as with the Division heads.

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Assist Chief Technology Officer in designing and implementing long-term strategic goals and short-term tactical plans for managing and maintaining District cloud infrastructure.
- Assist Chief Technology Officer in ensuring that proposed and existing cloud architectures are aligned with the District’s goals and objectives.
- Create and maintain the enterprise’s cloud architecture design, training programs, and associated documents (policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures).
- Oversee District’s cloud infrastructure, including Microsoft Azure and Office 365, Google Workspace for Education, and Amazon Web Services.

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Job summary 4

We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our Cloud Managed Services Practice. This position will provide an opportunity to work with an experienced team of Cloud Engineers, Solutions Architects, and Cybersecurity professionals. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow their career in the Cloud space by honing their cloud knowledge and skillset.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Collaborate with a large team of Cloud Engineers, Solutions Architects, and Cybersecurity Professionals to migrate, manage, and modernize workloads in the cloud servicing DoD customers.
Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and design and implement solutions.
- Assist team to solve complex technical problems and build automation to eliminate mundane tasks.
- Research and learn the latest available technologies to continuously find more efficient solutions to common problems.
- Document any developed processes and procedures.

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Job summary 5

The goal of a Cloud Architect is to support our clients to transform their business problems through cloud architecture solutions. You will assist engagement teams through the analysis of specific business requirements for alignment with technology architecture, deliver quality client solutions, and communicate progress to client engagement teams. You will demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. In addition, you will support practice-building activities such as team mentorship and proposal deck development.

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Deliver architecture solutions through all phases of the project lifecycle, including requirements definition, architecture design, conversion, and testing; based on a proven agile methodology.
- Demonstrate hands-on technical capabilities in multiple programming languages with broad knowledge of integration techniques, solution architecture, and project methodologies.
- Effectively work with client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds fostering an innovative and inclusive work environment.
- Demonstrate understanding of the current technology environment and industry trends and provide recommendations for engagement and client service issues.

Requirements & Skills 5

Bachelor's degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience at a financial services/telecommunications company or consulting firm; or a graduate degree and approximately 1 year of related work experience.
Hands-on experience with at least one programming language (Java, Scala, Python, C#).
Implementation and Development experience of security/encryption On-Prem-Cloud integration and on Cloud components.
- Experience in Cloud Native platforms including the design and automation of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) capabilities including virtual networks, virtual machines, cloud services, container services, data center OS services, web sites, data services, etc.
- Experience Developing Cloud Fitment Models, Cloud Business Cases, Cloud Architecture and Design, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, network & storage Design.
- Hands-on using native cloud development frameworks such as spring boot, Netflix OSS, and Spring cloud.

Job summary 6

The Cloud Architect will provide high-quality leadership that creates engagement, empowerment, and trust and ensures successful Cloud adoption. In this role, you will serve as the in-house subject matter expert for AWS and Cloud solutions, guiding the decision-making process related to specific products/solutions.

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Job summary 7

As a Cloud Architect, you’ll need to work on developing/engineering solutions to maximize system reliability & automation. The person will work/lead a team responsible for ensuring mission-critical business functions are running. The candidate should have work experience working in SRE/Operations/DevOps roles running distributed systems and Experience with automated provisioning and management of AWS infrastructure and services.

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Job summary 8

The Cloud Architect works as a leading subject matter expert, focusing on the optimization of enterprise cloud platforms for manageability, scalability, security, and reliability. As services are created or migrated to these platforms, they are also responsible for identifying industry best practices while providing technical expertise and leadership during the design, build, and maintenance of these PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS cloud computing services. Finally, this individual should be committed to mentoring and instructing colleagues, as well as others in the greater university community, on emerging cloud technologies.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Enterprise Cloud Architecture Design and Development
Demonstrate mastery of cloud architecture and implementation features (multi-tenancy, orchestration, elastic scalability, serverless designs, networking, security, and fiscal accountability)
Ability to design a disaster recovery site for failover in the cloud
Demonstrate a working knowledge of DevOps tool chains and processes
Develop architecture solutions for private, public, and hybrid cloud models, using IaaS, PaaS, and other cloud services
- Develop a library of deployable and documented architectures to serve as the baseline for the cloud portfolio
- Maintain overall industry knowledge of the latest trends, technology, etc.
- Define optimal application designs and solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, security, and performance monitoring

Requirements & Skills 8

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience
7 + years of experience spanning at least two IT disciplines, including technical architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management, security, or operations
Experience with multiple public cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP
Experience leading project initiatives
Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments
Knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes
- Strong understanding of network architecture and application development methodologies
- Experience relocating ERP application to a cloud-native environment
- Experience working in a research or academic environment preferred

Job summary 9

The Cloud Architect performs technical planning, architecture development, and modification of specifications for cloud computing environments. Develops specifications for new IT cloud computing products and service offerings. Assesses the compatibility and integration of products/services proposed as standards to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent technologies. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision-making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

Cloud Architect Job Description