Cloud Architect

Steampunk; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk is looking for a Cloud Architect in Atlanta with 8-10 years of experience in cloud services and DevOps practices. Responsibilities include designing cloud environments, automating deployment processes, and ensuring cybersecurity. Candidates should have a BS degree (IT-related) and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. The position offers an annual salary ranging between $130,000 and $215,000, based on experience and location, alongside a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience architecting and implementing cloud solutions.
• Must obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance.
• Ability to work onsite 2x per week in the Atlanta metro area.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement optimal cloud-based solutions for customers.
• Design cloud environments and document existing states.
• Automate and improve deployment processes using cloud technologies.

Skills

Cloud platform services

DevOps practices

Infrastructure as code

Agile environment

Automation tools

Education

BS Degree in an IT field

MS Degree in an IT-related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

As a Cloud Architect, you will work within our growing DevSecOps practice delivering features to support cloud migration, cloud optimization and cloud deployment. We are looking for candidates with 8-10 years experience with cloud platform services and DevOps practices such as infrastructure as code and confirmation management automation.

Contributions

Responsibilities include:

• Identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the customer
• Design cloud environmentsand demonstrate technical cloud architectural knowledge, playing a vital role in the design of production, staging, QA, and development of cloud infrastructures running in 24×7 environments
• Implement and oversee cloud strategies includemigrations andoptimization
• Establishingdevelopment tools and infrastructure for automation
• Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to developers
• Automate and improve development, testing, deployment,and release processes
• Testing and examining code written by others and analyzing results
• Perform root cause analysis on complex business processes and technical components
• Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats
• Identifying technical problems, performing root cause analysis, and developing software updates and ‘fixes’
• Working with software developers and software engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended
• Supportenterprise Cloud applications or infrastructure throughinfrastructure as code including any activities around automated server or network configurations, large-scale software deployments, and monitoring and testing, such as CI/CD
• Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations
• Leverage virtualization and containerization to optimize and modernize software systems
• Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members
• Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided
• Present regular status updates and provide cross training to other team members.

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
• BS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience
• 8 Years of Experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions
• 8 Years of Experience with one or more clouds (i.e. AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• 8 Years of Experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
• 8 Years of Experience with systems development in an Agile environment
• 8 Years of Experience implementing infrastructure as code and orchestration
• 8 Years of Experience integrating deployments with industry standard DevSecOps tooling and orchestration
• 5 Years of Experience in several of the following areas: database architecture, ETL, business intelligence, big data, machine learning, advanced analytics
• Local to the Atlanta metro area
• Required to be onsite 2x per week

Preferred:

• MS Degree in an IT-related field
• Certifications:
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
  • AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional
  • Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert
  • Microsoft Certified Solution Architect Expert
  • SAFe DevOps Certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Experience with documenting an as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations preferred
• Experience with scripting in Concourse, Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby
• Experience implementing docker containers and utilizing platforms such as Kubernetes
• Experience with automation tools, including Pivotal, Chef, Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $215,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.