Cloud Architecture Analyst

Skills Required - ETL, Cloud, Microservices, Kafka, DevOps, Open Source, Spring Boot Job Details: Cloud solution patterns, cloud security, resiliency & observability, CMM architecture review, and current state & future state cloud architecture, create future infrastructure cost estimate for accurate forecasting. Facilitate collaboration between teams, assess the business needs, identify potential risks, develop detailed solutions and designs, propose architectural changes to optimize cloud solutions, align with enterprise cloud migration strategies, collaborate with vendors, engineering teams, and enterprise/application architects. Analysis of existing cloud infrastructure. Providing recommendations for improvements. Responsibilities: Develop and implement comprehensive cloud architecture strategies that align with business objectives and technological advancements. Leverage your in-depth knowledge of cloud and other architectural frameworks to design scalable and efficient cloud solutions. Provide industry, technology, and market expertise to support strategic business decisions for cloud investments. Decompose complex business strategies into initiatives that translate into clear, actionable cloud architecture roadmaps. Collaborate across organizational silos to resolve dependencies and accelerate cloud architecture and solution decisions. Work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cloud adoption, streamline processes, and enhance operational efficiency. Apply your expertise in cloud architecture principles to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions into existing systems and workflows. Lead the evaluation and selection of emerging cloud technologies, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry standards. Provide technical guidance and leadership to development teams, ensuring compliance with cloud architectural standards and best practices. Define governance and security practices for cloud initiatives, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and company policies. Monitor and evaluate the performance of implemented cloud solutions, continuously making improvements as necessary. Share your knowledge and insights on cloud architecture principles across the organization to foster innovation and best practices. Required Qualifications: 8-12 years of experience in cloud solution architecture or cloud infrastructure architecture. Played architecture role in incorporating large scale cloud migration programs. Hands-on experience on Azure Well Architected or similar Cloud Architecture framework. Hands-on experience with Terraform and cloud deployment processes. Ability to develop secure, efficient, and scalable cloud architectures with continuous oversight. Expertise in cloud security, governance, and compliance with industry standards. Experience with cloud optimization techniques and FinOps practices to maximize performance and cost efficiency. Experience in implementing cloud observability and monitoring platform architecture. Experience with Azure networking services, including VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, Load Balancers, and Azure Firewall. Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, including network design, storage solutions, and compute resources. Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr