Cloud Solution Architect 3 @ Austin, TX

Hi, Hope you are doing well Position: Cloud Architect 3 Location: Austin, TX Duration: Long Term Position will be 2 days onsite (Tues & Thurs) at the location listed above and 3 days remote (Mon, Wed, Fri). Program will allow candidates who are within the State of Texas. C) Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the worker's and/or Vendor's expense. D) The worker may be required to work remotely at HHSC discretion, up to 100 percent of the time. E) The worker may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through the Agency.

RESPONSE DEADLINE

Vendor shall respond in accordance with Customer specifications, with proposed candidate resumes and the response must be received by 01/20/2025 @ 5:00 PM (CT) . Solicitation Reference Number: 529501287 Working Title: Cloud Solutions Architect 3 Title/Level: Cloud Solutions Architect 3 Category: Applications/Software Development Full Time Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 2 Cloud Solutions Architect 3 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Cloud Solutions Architect 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission . All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s). The cloud solution architect will be responsible for:

• Design, develop and maintain cloud architecture that aligns with business goals and technical requirements.
• Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure that ensure best practices in cloud architecture.
• Assess the current infrastructure and identify components suitable for cloud migration. Develop a comprehensive migration strategy, including timelines and resource allocation.
• Implement and validate the migration, ensuring data integrity and system functionality.
• Ensure cloud architecture complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement security measures to protect data and applications in the cloud.
• Monitor cloud system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide guidance and support to other IT team members on cloud technologies and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in cloud architecture and services.
• Guide technical and business decision-makers on AI/Machine Learning/Deep Learning and generative AI projects, helping to map Azure, Google and AWS services.
• Analyze the services to extract technical and business insights that drive reference architectures, runbooks, and training content.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. Years Required/Preferred Experience 10 Required experience architecting enterprise application solutions across on-premises and cloud infrastructure 10 Required architecting solutions in one or more of the cloud platforms: GCP, Azure, and AWS. 8 Required developing cloud native application architectures across leading cloud platforms. 8 Required architecting solutions that utilize fit-for-purpose service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS 8 Required experience in all phases of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning solutions using Azure or AWS or google technologies. 8 Preferred Strong understanding of virtual networks, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls. 8 Preferred Understanding of cloud security frameworks, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, etc. 8 Preferred Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. 8 Preferred Proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, C#, and scripting languages for automation. 8 Preferred Knowledge of API design, development, and management, including RESTful and SOAP APIs. 8 Preferred Knowledge of microservices, serverless architectures, and cloud-native application development. 8 Preferred Ability to analyze and optimize cloud costs while maintaining performance and reliability. 8 Preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate cloud strategies and solutions to stakeholders. 8 Preferred Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, administrators, and business leaders. 8 Preferred Skills in monitoring and analyzing system performance to ensure optimal cloud operations. 6 Preferred Experience with Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, or AWS technologies like SageMaker, Redshift, EC2, Data Pipeline, Kinesis, EMR, and AI services like Transcribe etc or Google technologies like Vertex AI platform, Agent Builder, and othe 1 Preferred Cloud Certification eg • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Google Professional Cloud Architect

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 02/17/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025 . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1024 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission . Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM , excluding State holidays when the agency is closed. The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751. . The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework . Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts. The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission . My3Tech Inc