Cloud Computing Architecture Advisor – Subject Matter Expert I

Jobtailor; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced cloud architect to advise NOAA MRMS teams on deployment pipelines, IaC, and unit testing in commercial cloud environments. You will help meet NWS Enterprise Cloud standards and optimize cloud budgets while supporting MRMS reanalysis workflows.

The role requires strong C++ development skills, Git, and experience with AWS/Azure, plus the ability to produce technical documentation and collaborate across a technical team.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical or business discipline.
• 4+ years of professional and/or academic experience.
• C++ required.
• Experience with commercial cloud services (AWS/Azure).
• Advising on cloud architecture strategy and cost management.
• Software development with Git.
• Strong communication and technical writing.
• Ability to work in a technical team.
• Must complete IT security awareness course within one week of starting.
• Export control review for foreign nationals.
• Familiarity with meteorological datasets preferred.
• Perl, Python, and Bash preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise NSSL scientists and engineers on deployment pipelines, IaC, and unit tests for MRMS systems in the commercial cloud.
• Recommend approaches for meeting NWS Enterprise Cloud standards, including cloud budget and cost-optimization.
• Advise on and support optimized pipelines for MRMS reanalysis workflows in the commercial cloud.
• Provide technical documentation, including schematics, code repositories, and test reports regarding cloud budget impacts.
• Prepare quarterly status reports.
• Support NOAA MRMS cloud migration and optimization activities.

Skills

C++ programming

Cloud architecture

Deployment pipelines

Unit testing

Technical writing

Git version control

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Cost management

Analytical thinking

Education

BA/BS in a technical or business discipline

Tools

Amazon Web Services

Microsoft Azure

Git

Perl

Python

Bash

MRMS Systems

Cloud Budget Optimization

Job description

• Advise NSSL scientists and engineers on developing deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code, and unit tests for MRMS systems in the commercial cloud
• Recommend approaches for meeting NWS Enterprise Cloud development standards, including cloud budget and cost-optimization considerations
• Advise on and support optimized pipelines for running MRMS reanalysis workflows in the commercial cloud
• Provide technical documentation, including schematics, code repositories, and test reports regarding cloud budget impacts
• Prepare quarterly status reports
• Support NOAA MRMS cloud migration and optimization activities

Requirements

• BA/BS in a technical or business discipline
• 4+ years of professional and/or academic experience
• C++ required
• Experience writing software for and using commercial cloud provider services, especially Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure
• Demonstrated ability to advise technical teams on cloud architecture strategy and cost management
• Software development experience with Git
• Communication skills, including technical writing
• Ability to work as part of a technical team
• Must complete an online IT security awareness course within one week of starting work
• Foreign national candidates are subject to export control review and require CO/COR approval prior to consideration
• Familiarity with meteorological datasets, including output from weather radar systems, preferred
• Perl, Python, and Bash preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cloud architecture strategy, deployment pipelines, and cost management within commercial cloud environments. Proficient in software development and technical documentation, with a strong focus on optimizing workflows and advising technical teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• C++ Programming
• Amazon Web Services
• Microsoft Azure
• Git Version Control
• Technical Writing

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• C++
• Perl
• Python
• Bash
• Cloud Architecture
• Deployment Pipelines
• Unit Testing
• Cost Management
• Technical Documentation
• Software Development

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• IT Security Awareness Course

Industry Keywords

• Meteorological Datasets
• Weather Radar Systems
• NSSL
• NOAA
• NWS Enterprise Cloud

Tools & Technologies

• Commercial Cloud Services
• MRMS Systems
• Cloud Budget Optimization