Job Description
The Cloud Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-level infrastructure solutions that align with the organizations goals and IT strategy. This role requires expertise in cloud architecture services architecture best practices and the ability to manage complex projects across the organization. The Cloud Architect will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration optimal performance and scalability of cloud infrastructure ensuring that the cloud environment supports both current and future business needs.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with institutional leadership to align Oracle Cloud solutions with strategic goals. Assess current IT infrastructure and identify opportunities for migration to Oracle Cloud. Develop comprehensive cloud strategies that address scalability compliance and cost efficiency. Communicate plan and implement Oracle cloud patches and infrastructure related events. Provide strategic support to the EST team as they implement Oracle Cloud Manager for the support of the PS environments. Production support verify and practice backup recovery. Monitor and optimize the performance of Oracle Cloud applications and infrastructure. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure seamless user experiences for faculty staff and students. Implement scalable solutions to handle peak demands such as registration periods or major research computations. Design and implement disaster recovery plans using Oracle Clouds native tools and services. Ensure critical institutional systems are resilient and maintain high availability. Test and validate recovery processes to guarantee minimal impact during disruptions. Act as the primary technical expert for Oracle Cloud-related issues. Provide timely support to address challenges faced by faculty staff and students. Maintain documentation of system configurations changes and best practices. Instrumental in the migration of legacy systems to Oracle Cloud infrastructure. Establish best practices for data migration application integration and system testing. Work closely with academic departments administrative units and IT teams ( DBA PeopleSoft administrators network security firewall etc.) to understand their specific requirements. Provide expert guidance on leveraging Oracle Cloud services to enhance teaching research and operational efficiency. Collaborate with other ITS teams to help integrate OCI application into other SU managed entities. Conduct workshops and training sessions to build cloud competency within the institution. Stay updated with the latest Oracle Cloud features and advancements to identify opportunities for innovation. Propose and implement new technologies to support digital transformation initiatives. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and refining cloud practices. Other relevant duties as assigned.