Cloud Architect
Gdh Consulting, Inc.

Job Info

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Job Description:
Our client is hiring a skilled Lead Cloud Architect to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work 100% remotely, focusing on cloud architecture and design across a multi-account, multi-environment enterprise cloud offering. The ideal candidate will lead the cloud architecture team, manage projects, and ensure security and compliance within the cloud environment. This position is a unique opportunity for those with a deep understanding of cloud technologies, particularly AWS, and a passion for leadership in a technical setting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the cloud architecture team, managing both the projects and priorities within the cloud architecture domain.
• Work closely with business partners, architects, and other groups to identify technical and functional needs of systems, determining the priority of these needs.
• Utilize expert knowledge of cloud technologies, with an emphasis on AWS, to identify solutions and strategies for cloud architecture.
• Oversee the development of strategy and designs for an enterprise view of cloud, ensuring scalability, security, and resilience.
• Conduct architectural reviews and assessments to ensure adherence to cloud best practices, standards, and governance.
• Define and maintain cloud standards, patterns, and governance for enterprise cloud offerings.
• Evaluate and operationalize new cloud services, tools, and technologies to enhance our cloud capabilities.
• Develop and maintain cloud security strategies, including compliance monitoring and management, to meet Federal Cybersecurity mandates.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree with 12 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in cloud technologies including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or other public cloud services, with a strong emphasis on AWS.
• Proven experience leading a team of technical talent and leveraging team member strengths effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to develop enterprise cloud governance, standards, and/or strategy.
• Experience with enterprise architecture in an AWS multi-account, multi-environment cloud architecture is essential.
• Ability to create architecture artifacts, design documents, and other formal documentation.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to articulate complex cloud reports to IT partners and management.
• An active Public Trust or the ability to obtain a public trust is required.
• Preferred qualifications include AWS Solution Architect Professional certification, Microsoft Azure Certification, experience in hybrid cloud environments, and designing highly available infrastructure in AWS and Azure.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

Benefits of Working for GDH:

• Professional Development
• Competitive pay
• Full health insurance
• 401k Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Weekly Paycheck & Direct Deposit
• & More!

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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