Cloud Solutions Architect
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Job Description
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Funding Arizonas future through excellence in innovation exceptional customer service and public servantled continuous improvement.
All Arizona State employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS) an intentional resultsdriven approach for doing the work of state government. Our goal is for every ADOR team member to reflect on individual and team performance reduce waste and commit to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS every ADOR team member seeks to understand customer needs identify problems improve processes and measure results.
Cloud Solutions Architect
Address: 1600 W. Monroe Street Phoenix AZ. 85007
Salary: $143000
Grade: 31
Closing Date: Open Until Closed
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The Cloud Solutions Architect plays a pivotal role in guiding the agency through the complex process of migrating existing applications and infrastructure to a cloudbased 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 and postmigration activities.
Supervision:
This position does not have direct reports.
Check out the attached job description for more details!
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 Bachelors 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
Indepth 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 laymans 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 applicationtocloud 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 crossfunctional 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; drawing logical and objective conclusions from the data and validates them as the prime cause and contributing causes; identifying a number of solutions to the problem by identifying and evaluating the various options developed and selects the most effective solution.
Willingness and ability to embody ADORs core values of Do the Right Thing Commit to Excellence and Care About One Another
Additional Job Demands
In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.
Masters Degree in Computer Science or a related field
AWS Certified Solutions Architect specifically
The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following preemployment checks:
Employment and Education Verification and Reference Checks
State and Federal Criminal Background Check including fingerprinting
Arizona Tax Filing Records Check
If applicable ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including:
Paid time off for holidays sick days annual leave military leave bereavement leave and civic duty leave
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
A robust and affordable insurance plan that includes medical dental vision life insurance shortterm and longterm disability options.
Higher education discounts for State employees and tuition reimbursement up to $5250 per fiscal year available to seek further career advancement or certification in Continuing Professional Education.
Worklife balance and additional options for life betterment such as the Infant at Work Program State Wellness Program Public Transit Discounts Alternate Work Schedules and Telework opportunities.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100 employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned or worked and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at: Us:
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
If you have any questions please contact the ADOR Talent Team o at for assistance.
Employment Type
Full-Time
