Azure AWS Cloud Architect

Title: OnSite Certified Systems Architect (Microsoft Azure/AWS Administrator and Microsoft Azure/AWS Architect Technologies)
Location: Remote Boca Raton FL
Length: Multi Years

Skills: Systems Architect; Azure/AWS Cloud Architect; Azure/AWS platform expertise; Microsoft Azure/AWS Administrator and Microsoft Azure/AWS Architect Technologies; MCSE (Cloud Platform and Infrastructure); MCSD (Solutions Architect); Cloud Migration Programs; systems cloud architecture; architecting Designing documenting and implementing solutions; Azure/AWS Application Services/access control/Cost Management/Performance Management/Application Gateways/Testing & Backup/Infrastructure & Design/virtual networks/Storage/SQL/Documentation; Disaster Recovery; PaaS & SaaS enterprise application; containers virtual machines storage firewalls network security groups web application firewalls vnets log analytics sentinel monitoring alerting metrics Data Factory Databricks Active Directory Data Catalog Web Apps Functions Application Service Environments Key Vaults Backups; Virtual Networks & DNS zones; library of scripts; Cloud Active Directory; ITIL framework; Agile development/Scrum Documentation Govt

Description:
General Responsibilities:
Our Client is looking to engage an experienced professional Azure/AWS Cloud Architect to assist and guide them throughout the design setup implementation and performance monitoring of Cloud Migration Programs. Responsible for providing senior level expertise on decisions and priorities regarding the enterprises overall systems cloud architecture. Facilitates the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide the design of technology solutions including architecting documenting and implementing solutions requiring integration of multiple platforms operating systems and applications across the enterprise. Reviews advises and designs standard software and hardware builds system options risks costs vs. benefits and impact on the enterprise business process and goals.
Develops and documents the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards. Assists in the development of and manages an architecture governance process. Provides technical guidance to project team areas as appropriate. Tracks industry trends and maintains knowledge of new technologies to better serve the enterprises Cloud Architecture needs.
Responsible for providing technical expertise in deploying applications on Microsoft Azure & AWS. The Azure/AWS Cloud Administrator. An ideal candidate will.

Mandatory Experience:
A minimum of 1215 years of IT and business work experience including leading developers in systems analysis and/or programming functions.
8 years experience in MS Azure/AWS cloud architecture
Experience and understanding of the main Cloud providers (AWS Google Cloud etc.)
Must be selfmotivated and apply knowledge of Azure & AWS to drive solutions support the development team and create documentation to support and describe technical solutions.
Must have deep technical Azure/AWS platform expertise and demonstrate high standards of accountability customer focus and quality.

Education:
Bachelors or masters degree in computer science Information Systems or other related field (Or equivalent work experience) Certifications (required):
Microsoft Azure/AWS Administrator
Microsoft Azure/AWS Architect Technologies

Certificates (preferred):
MCSE (Cloud Platform and Infrastructure)
MCSD (Solutions Architect)

Required Personal Skills:
Willingness to go above and beyond.
The ability to multitask and work across a range of projects and issues with various timelines and priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Very detailoriented in planning implementation documentation and followup
The ability to work completely independently or with a team.
Team player attitude with experience working in a collaborative environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Implement setup configure monitor and maintain various Cloud solutions SaaS Cloud Services and resources including major services related to applications storage networking subscriptions security and high availability disaster recovery such as:

Azure/AWS Application Services
Azure/AWS access control
Azure/AWS Cost Management
Azure/AWS Performance Management.
Azure/AWS Application Gateways
Azure/AWS Testing & Backup
Azure/AWS Infrastructure & Design
Azure/AWS virtual networks
Azure/AWS Storage
Azure/AWS SQL
Azure/AWS Documentation
Disaster Recovery

Deploy the CustomDeveloped Applications and continuously monitor their health.
Forecast and manage the demand for the applications that are hosted on the Azure/AWS platform.
Ensure that Data is secured access is secured costs are monitored and controlled and the applications and data are backed up.
Deploy and maintain PaaS & SaaS enterprise application for development QA staging and production environments hosted on cloud infrastructure.
Understanding of a multitude of resources and services such as containers virtual machines storage firewalls network security groups web application firewalls vnets log analytics sentinel monitoring alerting metrics Data Factory Databricks Active Directory Data Catalog Web Apps Functions Application Service Environments Key Vaults Backups.
Manage cloud environments in line with security guidelines.
Strong Understanding of Virtual Networks & DNS zones.
Develop a library of scripts to automate cloud environments.
Identify and generate solutions to current problems in the organization.
Aid developers and DevOps teams with implementing automation scripts that follow the organization standards.
Collaborating with DevOps team members as well as all of engineering
Ensure that solutions exhibit high levels of performance security scalability maintainability appropriate reusability and reliability upon deployment.
Partner with development team to fully understand product requirements and configure the Cloud environments which meet these requirements.
Evaluate and automate the scaling and capacity requirements within Azure environments. Create custom scripts to automate support processes where applicable.
Manage AD infrastructure and collaborate with various teams to ensure it integrates seamlessly with all components including network security messaging and remote access.
Troubleshoot and resolve Azure/AWS environment performance issues connectivity issues security issues.
Research adopt and relate new technologies to solve issues that arise while adhering to company security and standards.
Knowledge of networking infrastructure (LAN WAN VPN) and protocols (TCP/IP) and cryptographic protocols.
Solid experience in the administration and performance tuning of application stacks is required for success at this position.
Comprehensive knowledge of Cloud Active Directory.
Azure/AWS Tenant Build Outs experience.
Solid scripting skills are required for success at this position.
Experience in working with formal Change Control Systems following the ITIL framework.
Assist with backup and restoration of files databases and virtual machines.
Mentor coach and share knowledge with other team members throughout the organization.
Other duties as assigned.