Senior Cloud Architect - DeVops, AWS+ Linux VMware

Department: Cloud Operations Foundation Services
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Cloud Systems Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and secure public and private cloud-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud architecture, Infrastructure architecture and Engineering, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering complex cloud projects. This role will involve working closely with stakeholders to align cloud strategies with business goals, ensuring optimal performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.

In this role you will ...

· Responsible for the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

· Develop and maintain architectural blueprints for cloud environments, integrating AWS, Linux, VMware, Storage, and other Datacenter technologies.

· Manage and optimize AWS environments, including EC2, S3, VPC, MongoOracle Databases, and other core AWS services.

· Administer and manage VMware environments, including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi.

· Develop and maintain Infrastructure Foundation services automation tools (to streamline cloud operations and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.

· Implement and manage configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for automated deployments and environment consistency.

· Work closely with the IT-security team to integrate security best practices into the cloud architecture. Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and implement remediation strategies.

· Design and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools like CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus, or Grafana to ensure high availability and performance.

· Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other cloud engineers and operations teams.

· Maintain comprehensive documentation for system architecture, processes, and procedures.

· Design and implement disaster recovery (DR) and high availability (HA) strategies to ensure business continuity.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, network, SRE, GNOC, and security teams, to deliver cohesive cloud solutions.

· Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

You've Got What It Takes If You Have...

• 12 -15 of years of experience in Infrastructure architecture and engineering roles.
• Extensive experience with AWS services and Linux System architecture best practices (Open for GCS/Azure with AWS Certification)
• Strong proficiency with Linux administration and scripting.
• Hands-on experience with VMware technologies and virtualized environments.
• Proven experience in datacenter operations, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services and cloud-native design principles.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Expertise in Linux systems administration and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with VMware products (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (e.g., Terraform, cloud formation, Ansible, Jenkins) and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Extra dose of awesome if you have...

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Education: Bachelor's or equivalent degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

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