Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

C2S Consulting Group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

C2S Consulting Group is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to manage the technical delivery of cloud services in Herndon, Virginia. The role involves understanding storage, networking, and compute capabilities, and providing recommendations for optimal performance and scalability.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a strong background in cloud services, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior executives in large organizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect or similar technical roles.
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.
• Proven experience with large enterprise organizations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Trusted advisor approach with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical delivery of cloud services including storage, networking, and compute.
• Convert technical requirements into architecture and design.
• Bridge business problems and cloud solutions with the technology team.
• Instruct customers on Azure services and management.

Skills

Cloud Solutions Architecture

Communication Skills

Networking with Enterprise Organizations

Azure and AWS Services

Job description

Job Description

• Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) is responsible for managing the technical delivery of cloud services that span storage, networking and compute cloud capabilities, with a deep understanding of each service across the full IT cycle. They will take end‑user requests for new cloud applications and make recommendations on services to use for optimal performance and scale, as well as provision, ensure sufficient capacity, monitor and adjust as appropriate.
• Responsible for converting the technical requirements of a project into the architecture and design that will guide the final product.
• Responsible for bridging the gaps between complex business problems and solutions in the cloud, while working with other members of the technology team including DevOps engineers and developers to ensure that the right technology or technologies are being built.
• CSAs will also be responsible for instructing customers on Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, Virtual Networking, Inter‑site Connectivity, Monitoring, Data Protection, Network Traffic Management, Azure Active Directory, Security Identities, Governance & Compliance, and Data Services among others.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect or other technical skillsets
• Ability to travel a minimum 50%
• Experience networking and working with large enterprise organizations as the first point of contact
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to navigate across various customers with a trusted advisor/consultative approach and to establish credibility quickly with senior level executives across the customer organization
• Strong background of cloud services and security in either AWS and/or Azure

We are an equal opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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