Cloud Platform Architect Job Description

Cloud Platform Architect Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Cloud Platform Architect to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Be able to educate others within the organizations in the areas of your expertise;
  • Generate project support documentation, including procedural documents for implemented systems when scope requires;
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and advancements within existing technologies;
  • Work as part of an implementation team and maintain a strong adherence to company Core Values;
  • Participate as needed on Innovation Teams for Emerging Technology Solutions;
  • Participate in the creation of High-Level Designs and Low-Level Designs for areas of expertise.

Requirements:

  • Experience with Automation and Infrastructure as Code concepts using tooling such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, etc;
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, etc;
  • Must have Professional Services experience leading large enterprise deployments;
  • Strong preference for experience with application rationalization;
  • Independent and self-motivated and very thorough worker;
  • Must understand Public, Private, & Hybrid Cloud Strategies;
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with great attention to detail;
  • Experience with integrating heterogeneous environments;
  • Industry Certifications related to Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP);
  • Knowledge of other cloud management platforms such as vRealize Automation, Cisco CloudCenter, and Red Hat CloudForms;
  • Experience with the deployment of Virtualization technologies is required;
  • Must have the ability to understand the interdependencies of how various technology components integrate with one another;
  • Experience with automation tools such as, Salt, Puppet, Chef, etc;
  • Fluent understanding of Agile and/or ITIL;
  • Familiarity with the Cloud ecosystem, products and solutions.