Cloud Architect

Job Title: Cloud Architect

Location: Fully Remote

Salary: DOE + full benefits

Clearance: Active Public Trust (or ability to obtain)

Company Overview

TechSur Solutions is a digital services company whose mission is to enable digital transformation for our customers improving quality and efficiency. Based in the DC metropolitan area, TechSur specializes in advanced cloud services, modernization for both IT structures and applications, leveraging Agile development, and Data Analytics. Since we were formed in August of 2016, we have supported multiple impactful and exciting government programs

Job Summary

As a Cloud Architect in our organization, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading the development of a Cloud Center of Excellence (COE) environment from the ground up. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing our cloud infrastructure, ensuring its security, scalability, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cloud technologies, architecture principles, and best practices, combined with strong leadership and communication skills.

Job Responsibilities

1. Establish and Lead Cloud Center of Excellence (COE):

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for building a robust COE environment.
• Define and implement cloud architecture standards, policies, and best practices.
• Lead a team of cloud engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish a cohesive COE framework.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to team members and stakeholders.

2. Cloud Architecture Design and Implementation:

• Architect, design, and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions based on business requirements.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to define cloud migration strategies and provide technical expertise in cloud adoption.
• Conduct assessments and recommend suitable cloud services, platforms, and tools to optimize system performance.
• Ensure proper integration of cloud services with existing systems and infrastructure.

3. Cloud Security and Compliance:

• Develop and implement cloud security policies and procedures to ensure data protection and regulatory compliance.
• Perform regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and audits of the cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the Information Security team to establish and enforce security controls, identity and access management, and data encryption protocols.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies to proactively address security risks.

4. Performance Optimization and Cost Management:

• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize system architecture for maximum efficiency and availability.
• Implement monitoring and alerting mechanisms to proactively identify and resolve performance issues.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization to minimize costs while ensuring adequate capacity and performance.
• Provide recommendations for cost optimization, such as rightsizing instances, leveraging reserved instances, or implementing auto-scaling capabilities.

5. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, operations, and business units, to understand their requirements and align cloud solutions accordingly.
• Communicate and present cloud architecture designs, strategies, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor, guiding stakeholders in leveraging cloud technologies to achieve their business goals.

Required Skill/Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect with hands-on experience in building and managing cloud environments.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, microservices, containers, serverless computing, and DevOps practices.
• Experience in establishing and leading a Cloud Center of Excellence (COE) or similar initiatives is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud security frameworks, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with the ability to mentor and guide team members.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.