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Cloud Architect - Information Systems
$66,000 - 106,000
Illinois Secretary of State
North State Street 17, Chicago
$66,000 - 106,000
Requirements
Must:
- Bachelors degree in computer science, management information systems, mathematics, or statistics preferred
- Minimum of three years of experience as a Cloud Architect
- Extensive understanding of cloud computing principles, services, and architectures from major providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Proven experience in designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions
- Familiarity with cloud migration strategies and hybrid cloud environments
- Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Proficiency in DevOps practices and CI/CD tools
- Strong project management capabilities to lead cloud initiatives
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills for managing stakeholders
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform and CloudFormation
- Willingness to travel and possess a valid Illinois drivers license as required by specific positions
- Ability to perform physical activities, including lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling items weighing up to 50lbs
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive cloud strategies that align with organizational objectives, selecting suitable cloud service models and deployment strategies
- Design secure cloud architectures by implementing best practices to safeguard data and systems
- Establish a governance framework for cloud architecture, setting policies and standards, and ensuring adherence during the architectural review process
- Collaborate with IT security to ensure compliance with both internal and external regulations regarding cloud solutions
- Lead project planning and design stages, translating business needs into effective technical cloud solutions
- Conduct regular assessments of deployed cloud services, evaluating their performance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business goals, recommending optimizations as needed
- Create and maintain disaster recovery plans for cloud systems, ensuring business continuity through strategies like data backup and failover processes
- Provide consultancy on cloud computing strategies and challenges
- Undertake other responsibilities as assigned
Description
We are the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State, located at 115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL. Our team is dedicated to overseeing cloud computing strategies, including cloud adoption and application design. We offer a collaborative environment where you can work closely with IT security to ensure the integrity and privacy of our cloud services. We value our employees and provide competitive salaries commensurate with experience, along with a range of benefits. This position is ideal for those authorized to work in the United States.
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