Azure Cloud Architect

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Information Technology Division manages implements and supports the overall technology requirements within the clients organization. It provides a strategy formulated in close alignment with the business to deliver these requirements. It aims to establish a deep level of professionalism and confidence in the IT service change delivery capability & overarching strategy.

The Technology team will have accountability for IT strategy development and maintenance alongside BAU Activities to support the business in the overall IT architecture and design function directing and driving the technical direction and quality processes which form part of the overall technology platforms.

The Cloud Architect will be responsible for the creation of a technology framework and providing technical leadership in support of client initiatives in cloud computing and automation with a focus on the design of systems and services that run on cloud platforms.

Core Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of cloud architecture and implementation features (OS multi-tenancy virtualization orchestration elastic scalability)
Demonstrate knowledge of DevOps tool chains and processes
Develop a library of deployable and documented cloud design patterns based on the AJG application portfolio as a basis for deploying services to the cloud
Demonstrate leadership ability to back decisions with research and the why and articulate several options the pros and cons for each and a recommendation
Maintain overall industry knowledge on latest trends technology etc.
Develop solutions architecture and evaluate architectural alternatives for private public and hybrid cloud models including IaaS PaaS and other cloud services
Contribute to DevOps development activities and complex development tasks
Define optimal design patterns and solutions for high availability and disaster recovery for cloud applications
Troubleshoot and resolution of complex problems within the infrastructure
Work on designing/implementing/automation procedures for deployment configuration patching and upgrading of systems and applications
Conduct analysis of production systems and performance testing results to identify areas of improvement within the application or infrastructure
Conduct feasibility studies for existing and emerging cloud technologies
Provide mentoring and guidance for mid and junior level staff offering feedback targeted at individual development
Work closely with vendors internal groups and outside agencies to provide technical leadership and solutions

Independently analyze solve and correct issues in real time providing problem resolution end-to-end.

Refine and automate regular processes track issues and document changes
Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
Share domain and technical expertise providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members.

Key Skills and Experience

Experience with Azure Shell scripting/PowerShell scripting
Exposure to multiple diverse technologies and processing environments
Kowledge of all components of technical architecture
Strong understanding of network architecture and application development methodologies
Strong understanding of SOA object-oriented analysis and design and/or client/server
Strong client-facing consultative skills able to act as a customer advocate;
Understanding of Windows Server architecture Windows 2016 Windows 2019 and IIS;
Understanding of Linux Server architecture RHEL Oracle Linux Amazon Linux etc.
Experience with containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) technologies;
Familiar with one or more server-side scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell Python Bash)
Familiarity with server hardware selection design and troubleshooting;
Understanding of High Availability and Networked Storage solutions including Clustering Failover and Disaster Recovery products and concepts such as MS Clustering Services Load Balancing Routers LUNS SAN and NAS;
Understanding of application layer protocols such as HTTP/S TCP/IP UDP and Web sockets;
Demonstrated abilities with SSO-related software such as AADConnect ADFS Ping Identity OpenSSO oAuth Okta or other SAML & OpenID Connect providers;
Understanding of Web application security and concepts such as Ticketing header injection XSS SSL HTTPS Kerberos certificates Active Directory LDAP reverse proxies and firewalls;
Hands on experience designing and deploying complex solutions in Azure AWS Google Cloud or other cloud providers
Excellent presentation and communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelors degree in computer science systems analysis or a related study or equivalent experience

12 years of experience spanning at least two IT disciplines including technical cloud architecture network management application development middleware database management or operations

Core Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of cloud architecture and implementation features (OS multi-tenancy virtualization orchestration elastic scalability)
Demonstrate knowledge of DevOps tool chains and processes
Develop a library of deployable and documented cloud design patterns based on the AJG application portfolio as a basis for deploying services to the cloud
Demonstrate leadership ability to back decisions with research and the why and articulate several options the pros and cons for each and a recommendation
Maintain overall industry knowledge on latest trends technology etc.
Develop solutions architecture and evaluate architectural alternatives for private public and hybrid cloud models including IaaS PaaS and other cloud services
Contribute to DevOps development activities and complex development tasks
Define optimal design patterns and solutions for high availability and disaster recovery for cloud applications
Troubleshoot and resolution of complex problems within the infrastructure
Work on designing/implementing/automation procedures for deployment configuration patching and upgrading of systems and applications
Conduct analysis of production systems and performance testing results to identify areas of improvement within the application or infrastructure
Conduct feasibility studies for existing and emerging cloud technologies
Provide mentoring and guidance for mid and junior level staff offering feedback targeted at individual development
Work closely with vendors internal groups and outside agencies to provide technical leadership and solutions

Independently analyze solve and correct issues in real time providing problem resolution end-to-end.

Refine and automate regular processes track issues and document changes
Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
Share domain and technical expertise providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members.

Key Skills and Experience

Experience with Azure Shell scripting/PowerShell scripting
Exposure to multiple diverse technologies and processing environments
Kowledge of all components of technical architecture
Strong understanding of network architecture and application development methodologies
Strong understanding of SOA object-oriented analysis and design and/or client/server
Strong client-facing consultative skills able to act as a customer advocate;
Understanding of Windows Server architecture Windows 2016 Windows 2019 and IIS;
Understanding of Linux Server architecture RHEL Oracle Linux Amazon Linux etc.
Experience with containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) technologies;
Familiar with one or more server-side scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell Python Bash)
Familiarity with server hardware selection design and troubleshooting;
Understanding of High Availability and Networked Storage solutions including Clustering Failover and Disaster Recovery products and concepts such as MS Clustering Services Load Balancing Routers LUNS SAN and NAS;
Understanding of application layer protocols such as HTTP/S TCP/IP UDP and Web sockets;
Demonstrated abilities with SSO-related software such as AADConnect ADFS Ping Identity OpenSSO oAuth Okta or other SAML & OpenID Connect providers;
Understanding of Web application security and concepts such as Ticketing header injection XSS SSL HTTPS Kerberos certificates Active Directory LDAP reverse proxies and firewalls;
Hands on experience designing and deploying complex solutions in Azure AWS Google Cloud or other cloud providers
Excellent presentation and communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelors degree in computer science systems analysis or a related study or equivalent experience

12 years of experience spanning at least two IT disciplines including technical cloud architecture network management application development middleware database management or operations