AWS Cloud Architect

AWS Cloud Architect, Chicago, IL

We are seeking a Chicago-based AWS Cloud Architect to help manage the company's IT operations, security and infrastructure. In addition, the AWS Cloud Architect is responsible for overseeing and maintaining IT-related policies, procedures, and controls aligned with HITRUST requirements and other regulatory and cybersecurity frameworks such as HIPAA, SOC, NIST, etc. Experience with HITRUST and PCI certification is helpful. Fintech or Payment Card industry experience is a plus. The company does not offer health insurance or a retirement plan, though a monthly stipend is offered that can subsidize a portion of health insurance costs. This is mainly remote, but candidates must live in the Chicago area.

This is an AWS Cloud Architect opportunity requiring a strong blend of cloud and systems experience. The ideal AWS Cloud Architect will bring at least 5 years of overall Systems Administration/Engineering expertise, including a minimum of 2 years working in cloud environments. Key platforms and tools that the AWS Cloud Architect should be comfortable with will include AWS, DataDog, Intune, Sentry, and/or PostHog. On-premises infrastructure responsibility is not a major focus, owing to the overall small scale of network management and monitoring needed. For example, the company currently supports only a few dozen workstations.

AWS Cloud Architect Responsibilities:

• Manage all IT-related office technology, including but not limited to, network patching, computer devices, monitors, mobile devices, multi-function printers, and video equipment; troubleshooting hardware and software issues as they arise.
• Monitor agents and antivirus/antimalware for all company-owned assets including, but not limited to office 365 accounts, computer workstations, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Manage IT-hardware assets from their acquisition to their disposal, encompassing planning, procurement, deployment, maintenance, and retirement.
• Regularly ensure that smart office equipment is in working order, and that access instructions are visible to stakeholders.
• Coordinate on-boarding, training and off-boarding of all employees and contractors pertaining to assigned equipment.
• Maintain inventory of all IT assets.
• Develop and provide a technology roadmap and annual updates.
• Assist with hardware and software procurement.
• Coordinate with building personnel, as needed to manage the installation or modification work pertaining to office-based IT assets, such as the opening of walls for IT conduits or repairing drywall to accommodate new ports.

AWS Cloud Architect Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of overall Systems Administration/Engineering expertise.
• A minimum of 2 years working in cloud environments.
• Candidates should be comfortable with AWS, DataDog, Intune, Sentry, and/or PostHog (AWS is preferred).
• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation.
• Experience with IT Operations, Security and Infrastructure.
• Solid cybersecurity background.
• Experience in managing an IT operation within major regulatory and cybersecurity frameworks, such as HIPPA, SOC, HITRUST, NIST, etc.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration across teams and training.
• Fintech or Payment Card industry experience is a plus.
• This is an individual contributor role; must have the ability to thrive in a smaller environment without direct reports.
• Enthusiastic and motivated outlook to proactively look for involvement in other aspects of the business when their own workload is low.
• Experience with HITRUST and PCI certification is helpful.

Benefits include competitive salary, progressive company culture, flexible work arrangements, including ability to work from home, flexible monthly stipend for support of various health-related expenses, generous paid time off (PTO), with unrestricted time off subject to manager approval, Company-sponsored social and team-building events, and career progression and personal development pathways.