IT Cloud Architect - GenAI and HPC - Remote

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); Remote; USD 138,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic seeks a full-time IT Cloud Architect to lead the design of scalable data infrastructure for generative AI and clinical research. This fully remote position requires strong expertise in Linux, cloud technologies like GCP and Azure, and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate will guide teams to implement innovative, high-performance solutions that align with Mayo's strategic goals.

Benefits

Medical plan options

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Retirement package

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-11 years of experience based on educational background.
• Experience in large, complex organizations required.
• Certification in cloud engineering required within 12-24 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of data infrastructure for GenAI and HPC.
• Design best practices for cloud system designs and monitor utilization.
• Mentor other staff and oversee implementation of architectural designs.

Skills

Linux server administration

Cloud computing principles

AI/ML software

Data storage technologies

Architectural frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma/GED

Tools

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

City Rochester

State MN

Remote YES

Department Information Technology

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
  
  

Responsibilities

The Plan, Design, and Architecture Unit within Enterprise Infrastructure Services - Service Management is seeking an IT Cloud Architect to lead the planning and design of data infrastructure solutions supporting Generative AI, Research, and clinical practice. This position will specialize in on-premise Linux solutions and cloud-based technologies, enabling cutting-edge Generative AI (GenAI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) capabilities. The architect will define the architectural roadmap for our next-generation data infrastructure and cloud environments, aligning with Mayo Clinic's strategic goals and research initiatives, with a focus on supporting Gen AI/LLM and HPC workloads. This role involves strategic planning, system design, and technical leadership, ensuring the infrastructure is scalable, efficient, robust, and secure. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Linux server administration, data storage technologies, cloud computing principles, and architectural frameworks, with a proven ability to translate complex requirements into innovative solutions. The architect will design scalable and resilient solutions for high-performance GPU clusters and HPC environments, optimizing for GenAI model training and execution. They will also develop architectural blueprints for data storage, processing, access, and cloud deployment, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, resource utilization, and security.

Responsibilities include designing best practices for cloud system design, collaborating on risk mitigation strategies, and coordinating with finance to determine financial models. Furthermore, the architect will contribute to cloud governance, manage change control processes, and drive cost optimization by monitoring utilization and capacity metrics. They will also ensure spend accountability towards cloud consumers, providing resources for forecasting, cost monitoring, and optimization opportunities. As a technical leader, the IT Cloud Architect will provide guidance to engineering teams, overseeing the implementation of architectural designs and ensuring adherence to best practices. They will maintain technical expertise, studying vendor products and services to identify those which best meet Mayo Clinic's needs. The IT Cloud Architect will mentor other staff, collaborating effectively with teams across the organization to investigate and resolve problems, recommend improvements, and provide consultative expertise.

Authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorships now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. Citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years' demonstrated technical experience and 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience, or Associate’s degree with 9 years’ experience and 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience, or HS/GED with 11 years of experience and 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a large, complex organization like Mayo Clinic may be considered in lieu of the degree. Applies advanced knowledge of a particular field of specialization to the completion of highly complex assignments. Involves medium to high level of cross-product exposure and understanding. Involved in multiple medium to large sized projects. Serves as an individual contributor, consultant to peers and provides indirect leadership. Functions with a high degree of autonomy; generally, requires little or no guidance. Works as a team lead or internal consultant. Viewed as an expert and provides knowledge and counsel to others. Certification in cloud engineering is required within 12-24 months.

The idea candidate will have demonstrated experience with the following:

• Knowledge and experience of Linux server administration and architecture in a large organization (100+ systems) and storage expertise in a highly collaborative Linux environment.
• Understanding of architectural principles, design patterns, system integration methodologies, and cloud computing frameworks.
• Knowledge of deep learning frameworks, AI/ML software, and HPC environments.
• Engineering components such as networking, parallel multiprocessing such as MPI, MVAPICH2, OpenMP,HPC job schedulers SLURM, performance tuning NVIDIA GPU applications, Base Command, Storage Technologies (Isilon, DDN) and containerization technologies (Singularity, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge and experience with GCP and Azure cloud technologies and services.
• Hold a current/active GCP or Azure architect/engineer certification.
  
  

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$138,257 - $200,512 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday Days This position is 100% remote within the United States.

Weekend Schedule

Limited, but occasional time on weekends.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Shelly Weir