Senior Cloud Systems Engineer/Architect

Jobtailor; Minnesota; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an accomplished cloud architect to design and implement enterprise cloud infrastructure in a Minnesota-based role. You will analyze system requirements for secure integration and advise IT teams on solutions aligned with SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.

You will craft architecture deliverables, prepare recommendations, and lead cloud adoption, while shaping infrastructure roadmaps and cloud policies.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of IT experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Active Google Cloud Associate or Professional certification.
• Expert knowledge of Google Cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise infrastructure and platforms for cloud computing.
• Analyze system requirements for secure integration.
• Advise IT groups to define and implement solutions aligned with Cloud based Microservices / SOA.
• Create architecture deliverables for cloud solutions.
• Prepare solution descriptions, assumptions, and recommendations.
• Lead cultural change for cloud adoption.
• Participate in development of Infrastructure Solution roadmaps.
• Create and communicate cloud policies, procedures, and standards.
• Identify training needs for cloud-based standards.
• Interface with vendors and provide technical direction.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise infrastructure and platforms for cloud computing
• Analyze system requirements for secure integration
• Advise IT groups to define and implement solutions aligned with Cloud based Microservices / SOA
• Create architecture deliverables for cloud solutions
• Prepare solution descriptions, assumptions, and recommendations
• Lead cultural change for cloud adoption
• Participate in development of Infrastructure Solution roadmaps
• Create and communicate cloud policies, procedures, and standards
• Identify training needs for cloud-based standards
• Interface with vendors and provide technical direction

Requirements

• 13+ years of experience in Information Technology
• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required
• Active Google Cloud Associate or Professional certification
• Deep understanding of system development in cloud environments, including Software as Service (SaaS), Platform as Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Expert knowledge of Google cloud services
• Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate business systems and procedures
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and industry developments
• Experience leading design, development, and deployment of cloud software
• Ability to integrate cloud services with other technologies
• Knowledge of IT compliance and risk management requirements in a regulated environment