Cloud Architect

Talentify; Waukesha (WI); Remote; USD 105,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Sick Pay

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Genesis10 is seeking a GIS Cloud Architect for a remote, long-term contract. You will lead GIS cloud Enterprise Architecture, design cloud solutions, modernize on-prem systems, and migrate utilities to cloud platforms.

You will sponsor architecture diagrams, security best practices, and cost estimations while guiding teams through cloud-native and hosted database designs and ArcGIS offerings. Remote role for utility clients in a dynamic practice.

Qualifications

• 11–16 years of cloud consulting experience on AWS or Azure, preferably for utilities.
• 6–11 years in enterprise GIS (design, architecture, admin).
• Experience deploying and supporting Esri ArcGIS products (ArcGIS Enterprise, Pro, Online).
• Hands-on with Kubernetes, Docker, microservices in cloud.
• Familiar with cloud deployment tools (CloudFormation, Puppet, Chef, Terraform).
• Strong security configuration and best practices in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead GIS cloud Enterprise Architecture workshops with utility clients.
• Provide technical cloud design, implementation, assessment, and managed service guidance.
• Analyze requirements, RFPs, RFIs to define cloud solutions and SLAs.
• Manage cloud deliverables: diagrams, use-cases, solution designs.
• Create architecture diagrams detailing software, hardware, and enterprise components.
• Design cloud-native and hosted databases including geodatabases.
• Produce cost estimates using cloud provider tools and configurations.
• Advise clients on cloud security considerations and best practices.
• Ensure solutions meet customer expectations and thorough testing.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Enterprise Architecture

GIS

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud security

CloudCost management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/CS

Master's Degree (desired)

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform / CloudFormation

Puppet / Chef

Job description

Genesis10 is currently seeking a GIS Cloud Architect - Remote position with a Utility Technology Services Company located in Waukesha, WI. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role serves as a cloud technology professional for the Enterprise Architecture Practice Area, providing technical direction and problem-solving expertise for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) cloud-related projects. The ideal candidate will design new cloud solutions, modernize existing systems, and migrate on-premise systems for customers, acting as a cloud subject matter expert for utility workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to GIS cloud Enterprise Architecture workshops and related discussions involving utility customers
• Provide overall technical cloud expertise for system design, implementation, assessment, consulting, and managed service engagements
• Read client requirements, RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to identify cloud opportunities and develop the cloud solution and statement of work
• Manage technical cloud deliverables for projects, including architectural diagrams, use-cases, and solution design documentation
• Build high-level and detailed cloud Enterprise Architecture diagrams specifying all required software, hardware, and enterprise components
• Design cloud-native and cloud-hosted database solutions, including enterprise geodatabases
• Generate comprehensive cost estimates and budgetary estimates using native cloud providers' configuration tools
• Provide technical guidance and consulting for clients to embrace security in the cloud
• Ensure cloud solutions and deliverables are thoroughly tested, reviewed, and meet customer expectations
• Create and execute GIS cloud system tuning and system threshold testing procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or other related discipline
• 11-16 years of work experience in cloud consulting and large-scale technology projects involving cloud technologies on AWS or Microsoft Azure, preferably for utility customers
• 6-11 years of work experience in enterprise GIS with a combination of system design, Enterprise Architecture, system implementation, and system administration
• Thorough background in deploying, configuring, administering, and supporting Esri ArcGIS products, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online
• Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes, Docker, microservices, and other containerization solutions in the cloud
• Proficiency in one or more cloud deployment orchestration tools such as CloudFormation, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform
• In-depth experience with cloud security configuration and best practices
• Solid understanding of Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing and reverse proxy solutions
• Excellent interpersonal, professional, and communication skills
• Ability to work productively in a remote work-from-home environment
• Active and maintained foundational-level cloud technology certification from a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle) or ability to become certified within 12 months

Desired skills:

• Master's Degree in a related discipline
• Prior experience with Esri and open-source cloud monitoring and tuning tools like ArcGIS Monitor, Prometheus, or CloudWatch
• Recent experience with cloud-based integration tools such as Kafka, Boomi, and MuleSoft
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile implementation methodologies
• Understanding of the Esri, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Well Architected Frameworks (WAF)

Pay range: $76.00 - $86.00 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.