Cloud Computing Expert

About Our Cloud Expert

We're seeking a highly skilled Cloud Solution Architect to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud architecture and be able to design and implement scalable, secure solutions that meet the needs of our clients. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive project delivery and ensure seamless migrations to the cloud.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who is passionate about cloud computing and wants to make a meaningful impact on the industry. If you're looking for a challenging role that offers room for growth and development, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud-native technologies and DevSecOps best practices across application, data, and AI platforms.
• Work with customers to understand current infrastructure, applications, databases, APIs, and data/AI workloads to define the future-state cloud environment.
• Lead proof-of-concepts and migrations of infrastructure, applications, and data platforms to cloud.
• Advise customers on cloud strategy, security architecture, and compliance frameworks.
• Drive project delivery – own architecture, design, and planning from infrastructure through systems, applications, data, and AI components.
• Act as workstream lead, managing migration engineering teams, leading discussions, reviewing work, and being hands-on where required.
• Prepare, review, and present required documentation and design artefacts.
• Integrate observability (logging, metrics, tracing) and automated policy enforcement into cloud and AI environments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of experience implementing private/public/hybrid cloud infrastructure solutions; at least 3 full cloud migration cycles.
• Strong AWS and/or Azure cloud concepts with hands-on experience working with cloud services.
• Experience designing multi-cloud services including container orchestration with Kubernetes and support for data/AI workloads.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture, cloud-native patterns, container management, and cloud computing capabilities as offered by CSPs like Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, service meshes, ingress, RBAC).
• Strong background in Linux/Unix and/or Windows administration.
• Solid understanding of networking and core Internet protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, and routing in distributed networks.
• Proficiency in DevSecOps practices, including pipeline security, compliance checks, secrets management, and vulnerability scanning across IaC and container images.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using Azure Resource Manager templates, CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Chef or Puppet.
• Familiarity with container security tools (Aqua, Prisma Cloud, Trivy, Twistlock) and zero-trust networking.
• Understanding of the various IT infrastructures, application stacks, and data/AI platforms (e.g. model training/inference pipelines, big data platforms, AI microservices).
• Understanding agile software development and ability to apply DevOps concepts.
• Working within customer requirements and advising on best practices while upholding customer service standards.
• Experienced with scripting in one or more of: Python, Java, JavaScript, C#/.NET.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enterprise Architect certified.
• Experience working with GCC (Government Community Cloud) environments.