Cloud Architect

Working with an enterprise network architecture and engineering team supporting our Federal customer, the Cloud Architect interfaces with customers to determine technical requirements, feasibility and expectations and strategizes with the client to develop solutions based on a variety of criteria including a clear description of services, functionality, scalability, future proofing, and cost. The Cloud Architect is responsible for designing cloud-based solutions using cloud computing architectural procedures that typically consists of a front-end platform, back-end platforms, cloud-based delivery, and a network.  

Responsible for the support of the development of the Technical Requirements Document and a Detailed Design Document (DDD) for the Cloud Connectivity Architecture, consistent with the associated Functional Requirements Document and DDD, before transitioning to Operations. Responsibility includes designing and communicating compelling solutions that urge prospects to take the desired action and implementing cloud computing architecture solutions that address cloud security and compliance fundamentals, deployment automation and elastic sizing of environments, and multi-tenant implications. Additionally, the Cloud Architect will manage the implementation of the cloud to ensure a successful deployment.

Position Roles and Responsibilities:

• Experience building Secure Cloud Interconnect (SCI), Netbond, Direct Connect and VPN connections
• Lead Migration from legacy on-prem networking to the Cloud Networking
• Expert in one or more Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS) offerings and comfortable discussing solutions with clients
• Design and implement multi-tier architecture solution that is highly available and fault tolerant using Cloud platform services
• Design and implement effective cloud computing solutions that take into account an organization’s structure, communications, and operational business processes, including financial management and cost model implications
• Manage the process of migrating and transition to a cloud environment
• Analyze current workloads, migrate existing IT systems to the cloud, an configure new systems or services to enhance business operations
• Programming and scripting experience in programming languages like C#, Python, Java, or JavaScript
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

At least 6 years of hands-on experience in Network Design, Network Engineering, Network Operational Support and Cloud engineering experience of Medium to Large enterprise network environments:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Public and Private Cloud
• Azure Cloud
• Google Cloud
• Experience with Cloud Service Routers (CSRv)
• Experience performing requirements gathering with a prospective customer and tailoring a custom product and solution
• A data-driven critical thinking mind, analytical expertise, and a solution-driven, service-oriented personality
• A knack for working in a similar fast-paced, high-SLA, deadline driven environment
• Experience migrating from legacy on-prem networking to the Cloud Networking
• Experience with Cloud Identity and Access Management
• Thorough understanding of Cloud Computing: virtualization technologies, Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Software as a Service Cloud delivery models and the current competitive landscape
• Thorough understanding of infrastructure (firewalls, load balancers, hypervisor, storage, monitoring, security, etc.) and have experience with orchestration to develop a cloud solution

Founded in 2010, Sev1Tech provides IT, engineering, and program management solutions delivery. Sev1Tech focuses on providing program and IT support services to critical missions across Federal and Commercial Clients. Our Mission is to Build better companies.  Enable better government. Protect our nation. Build better humans across the country.

Join the Sev1Tech family where you can achieve great accomplishments while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression.  Please apply directly through the website at: https://www.sev1tech.com/careers/current-openings/#/    #joinSev1tech

For any additional questions or to submit any referrals, please contact: Amy.Urquhart@Sev1Tech.com

Sev1Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.