Sr. Cloud Architect

Cloud Strategy Consultant Assist with definition of cloud strategies, including guiding principles and future state vision, ensuring that the strategic objectives are aligned with business goals. Develop and implement cloud policies and standards in alignment with industry best practices, state and federal regulations, and emerging cloud technologies. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including IT teams, vendors, and State agencies, to ensure that solutions are architected based on existing operational support models. Provide technical guidance and expertise to IT teams and other stakeholders on cloud-related issues. Work closely with customer stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks, perform reviews, design top tier best practices, and deliver strategic, innovative cloud-based offerings. Leading the Cloud Infrastructure Design and Architecture on client engagements. Stay up to date on the latest cloud trends, and technologies, and recommend solutions to meet State of Maine Requirements. Required: Expertise in cloud architecture with an understanding of implementation Hands-on experience in Cloud (Oracle/AWS/GCP/Microsoft Azure) architecture, engineering, or equivalent experience with vendor specific cloud certification Develop repeatable cloud reference architectures based on organizational specific services Expertise in identifying risk as it relates to MaineIT policy, cloud services and desired outcomes Ability to coordinate with other subject matter experts to develop a concise position on cloud services, products, and services from a brokerage perspective. Ability to develop reports pertaining to vendor provided IT products and services Ability to document procedures and diagrams related to cloud architecture Ability to conduct research, analyze, and communicate risks associated with implementation of solutions and impact financially to executive level management in a concise manner. Familiarity with Cloud concepts and tools Familiarity in risk assessment processes for information technology systems as outlined in NIST Publications. Familiarity with information security controls outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-53 A high level of attention to detail reviewing complex documents related to cloud architecture and solutioning. Samprasoft