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Cloud Architect/ AWS certified Solutions Architect - ProfessionalJob Title: Cloud ArchitectWork Mode: Permanent RemoteWork timings: 6.00 PM - 3.00 AMEmployment Type: Permanent, Full-time with PF (Note: No On-site opportunity)As a Cloud Architect your primary responsibilities will be:• Defining and maintaining Cloud Strategy (20%): Create and execute a comprehensive cloud adoption plan tailored to the Company objectives, including migration strategies for migrating our existing cloud deployments to be best in class and conform to well architected designs.• Architecture Design (20%): Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures for our Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure (Microsoft 365) and IBM Cloud platforms.• Service Selection and Implementation (15%); Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services (e.g.. compute, storage, databases, networking) and third-party providers based on technical and business requirements. Once selected, oversee the deployment of these services to ensure smooth integration with existing systems.• Performance Optimization (15%): Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize for cost, efficiency, and reliability.• Security and Compliance (15%): Incorporate security best practices (e.g., identity and access management, encryption) and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.• Documentation and Mentorship (10%): Document architectural designs, configurations, and processes while providing guidance to junior team members on cloud best practices.• Additional duties and responsibilities as a Cloud Architect:• Continuous Improvements (5%): Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies, tools, and trends to continuously improve the environment while recommending new solutions.• Adhere to all assigned Standard Work and Role and Responsibilities for your role.Technology Requirements:• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc.)• Google Suite (i.e. Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)• Deep understanding of AWS services such as EKS, EC2, ECR, S3, CloudWatch, Lambdas, VPCs, CloudFront, WAF, Savings Plans, RIs, Load Balancers, RDS, and IAM• Understanding of AWS Billing and FinOps.• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 platform is a plus.• Understanding of Linux operating systems preferred.• Knowledge of scripting languages (BASH, PowerShell, etc.) for task automation and management.• Understand security best practices and the ability to implement security measures within our cloud environment.• Basic understanding of networking interoperability between service providers.• Disaster Recovery and business continuity for cloud environments.• IBM Cloud and Azure experience a plus.• Git, Bitbucket, and Jenkins experience a plusCertifications:• AWS certified Solutions Architect - Professional• Nice to have:• AWS Certified Security - Specialty• AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty• AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate a plus