Job Description:

The Cloud Solutions Architect plays a pivotal role in guiding the agency through the complex process of migrating existing applications and infrastructure to a cloud-based platform. In collaboration with project managers, business analysts, stakeholders, and developers, this role researches, designs, implements, and manages cloud migration projects and oversees the planning, execution, and post-migration activities.

Education & Experience

Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.

Minimum of nine (9) years’ experience with AWS Infrastructure services (architecture / administration / operations)

Minimum of eight (8) years of IT implementation experience

Minimum five (5) years of cloud solutions experience, including architecting, developing, and deploying applications and platforms to the public cloud

Licenses & Certifications

Current certification in one of the following Public Cloud Architectures:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect

Azure Solutions Architect

Knowledge/Understanding

In-depth knowledge and understanding of cloud computing platforms and their service offerings

Working knowledge of project management needs, to include integration, scope, time, cost, quality, resource, communications, and risk

Knowledge of current industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to cloud migration and application modernization

Understanding of networking and security

SKILLS

Superb communications skills, to include verbal, written, and active listening with the ability to convey technical information in layman's terms

Excellent interpersonal skills and demeanor

Strong negotiation and persuasion skills

Proficiency in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive

Expert level proficiency in cloud computing platforms and scripting languages, such as GCP, AWS, Azure, Terraform, DevOps, Git, Kubernetes

Abilities

Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Ability to design and develop application-to-cloud migration solutions and strategies with a high degree of expertise

Ability to develop and write technical documentation such as project plans, proposals, and policies

Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, and also participate collaboratively to lead and champion cross-functional teams and drive successful cloud migration initiatives

Ability to think creatively, critically, and strategically when analyzing and proposing cloud migration solutions

Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly

Ability to present to teams and interact comfortably with individuals at all levels

Ability to learn and apply LEAN concepts, principles, and tools

Ability to understand and solve problems by applying advanced analytical skills to include collecting, integrating and analyzing all relevant data and information and reduced that information down to manageable components and/or charts, diagrams or graphs; identifying a number of solutions to complex problems integrating findings from several different disciplines, identifying and evaluating the various options developed and selects the most effective solution

Must Have

Current certification in one of the following Public Cloud Architectures:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect

Azure Solutions Architect