IT Cloud Architect

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI seeks an IT Cloud Architect to lead multi-cloud strategies across Azure, AWS, and GCP. You will design scalable, secure infrastructures, implement IaC, and drive cost optimization while aligning with healthcare compliance standards.

The role requires 5+ years in cloud design, a Bachelor’s degree, and certifications. You will collaborate with stakeholders, develop CI/CD pipelines, maintain documentation, and mentor teams on best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or IT Security.
• 5+ years of cloud design and implementation experience.
• Industry certifications in management and operation of cloud/platforms (Azure, AWS, Cisco, VMware, etc.).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Scripting and programming knowledge (PowerShell, Python).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business and technical needs.
• Design scalable, secure cloud architectures meeting performance and compliance requirements.
• Create detailed technical design documents and diagrams for cloud solutions.
• Deploy and configure cloud resources in Azure and AWS.
• Automate deployment and management using IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Implement security controls and ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA).
• Monitor performance and optimize resource usage; plan scaling strategies.
• Control cloud costs through cost monitoring and rightsizing.
• Design high availability, disaster recovery, and data retention strategies.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on cloud best practices.
• Stay current with Azure and AWS services, updates, and pricing changes.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Security & compliance

Technical leadership

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

CloudFormation

Azure RM templates

PowerShell

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

Citrix XenApp

Job description

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Manager of Service Operations, the IT Cloud Architect should have expert level knowledge of Brown University Health’s server and network environment. Responsible for managing a multi cloud infrastructure solution that may leverages Microsoft Azure, Google, Amazon Web Services, Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESX, Citrix XenApp. Your primary goal is to ensure that Brown University Health's cloud environments are secure, scalable, and cost-efficient while meeting the business needs. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and technical needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and technical needs.
• Design cloud architectures that meet scalability, performance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Create detailed technical design documents, including diagrams, for cloud solutions.
• Deploy and configure cloud resources, virtual machines, containers, and services in Azure and AWS.
• Automate deployment and management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager templates.
• Implement security best practices and access controls to protect cloud environments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or S
• Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement, optimizing resource usage.
• Implement scaling strategies to handle increased workloads and traffic.
• Control and optimize cloud costs by identifying cost-effective services, rightsizing resources, and implementing cost monitoring tools.
• Recommend cost-saving strategies and budget allocation.
• Design and implement high availability solutions, including failover and disaster recovery.
• Create backup and data retention strategies to ensure data resilience.Develop scripts and automation workflows to streamline provisioning, scaling, and maintenance processes.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for application deployment.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud environments and configurations.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on cloud best practices.
• Stay current with Azure and AWS services, updates, and pricing changes.
• Assess and recommend new services that can improve infrastructure and operations. Perform other duties as assigned.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or IT Security is preferred. The IT Cloud Architect should have 5+ years of experience in cloud design, and implementation. Industry certification in management and operation of at least one of: Cisco UCS, Citrix XenApp, Azure, AWS, Windows Server, Cisco networking and VMWare.
• Experience with Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with cloud-related tools, scripting, and programming languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Proven experience in cloud architecture and implementation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and virtualization technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to document processes clearly.
• Knowledge of IT security and compliance best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong project management and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to document technical solutions to meet business needs.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range

$110,302.40-$182,000.00

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No