Systems Architect II

DescriptionJob SummaryJob DescriptionEvaluates, designs, secures, plans, documents, and works with a team to deploy new technologies for the organization. Works closely with business and technical teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions that align with organizational goals.Primary Activities and ResponsibilitiesAssist in designing highly available, scalable, and secure cloud architectures across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.Collaborate with fellow architects, engineers, and technology leadership to evaluate and recommend cloud services, tools, and technologies that meet business needs.Support the team with the design and management of cloud-based solutions, ensuring alignment with networking, security, compliance, and performance standards.Participate in the development of technical documentation, best practices, and architectural frameworks.Guide cross-functional teams on cloud networking, connectivity, and resilient multi-region design patterns, including active-active and active-passive configurations.Support cloud FinOps practices by promoting cost visibility, resource optimization, tagging standards, and financial accountability across cloud platforms.Maintain cloud platform expertise from a financial perspective, including understanding cost impacts.Apply knowledge of cyber resiliency principles related to data protection, backup architecture, recovery planning, immutability, and restoration validation across cloud and enterprise platforms.Serve as a highest-tier escalation resource for cloud platform reliability, complex incidents, root cause analysis, automation, observability, and service restoration.Maintain current knowledge of Azure platform features, service retirements, known issues, roadmap changes, and operational impacts.Stay current with industry trends and emerging cloud technologies to contribute to innovation within the architecture team.Design and implement agentic AI capabilities to assist with architecture, automation, documentation, analysis, operational support, and continuous improvement across all primary activities and responsibilities.Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field required.7 or more years of experience in engineering or administration required.Equivalent Minimum Qualifications9 or more years of experience in Information Systems.RequirementsPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.5 or more years of experience in systems engineering or administration.10 or more years of experience in transportation, intermodal operations, information systems, or logistics.Recognized industry certifications, including but not limited to:Azure Solutions Architect ExpertAzure Network Engineer AssociateAWS Solutions Architect – AssociateGoogle Professional Cloud ArchitectOCI Architect AssociateCISSP, GIAC, or other IT security certificationKnowledge and SkillsIn-depth knowledge and experience with enterprise Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and Amazon Web Services.Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, and integration with GitHub and ITSM.In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID, Okta, and other IAM tools.Experience with scripting and automation frameworks and languages such as Ansible Automation Platform, Azure CLI, PowerShell, Python, Bash, and others.Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and cloud governance, including Datacenter LAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, firewalls, load balancers, and cloud-native networking concepts.Knowledge of third-party PaaS/SaaS solutions such as data platforms, CRM, ERP, HCP, and other common industry platforms.Ability to communicate fluently, both orally and in writing, and present complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.Ability to rapidly absorb new technical information and apply it effectively.Job typePerm