Looking for an Cloud expert Architect to start an exciting remote position!
As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will be responsible for:
- Design, Engineering & Development of Multi-Cloud Services & Solutions for Customers Globally
- Deployment of new Platforms & Services during Initial Product Release
- Development of Professional Services Catalogues, Managed Services & Support Services Offerings for Cloud Services
- Audit & Quality Control of Deployed Services
- Act as an Escalation Point for Engineering Defects to other Internal Teams & Management
- Collaborate with Product, Innovation & Architecture Teams to receive Product & Service Requirements
- Collaborate with Product, Pre-Sales & Operations Teams for Product Handover, Training & Documentation
- Support the Business, Sales & Customers with Technical Pre-Sales, Technical Validation, Tech Deep-Dives
- Contribute to the delivery of the IT Strategy through the completion of assigned Projects
- Develop and implement IT standards, procedures & documentation while participating in Audits & remediation works
- Troubleshooting of complex problems, taking corrective action in a timely manner with the assistance of vendors when required
- Collaborate with our Partners & Vendors in the development & release of new Products & Services
This is a Technical Hands-On Architecture & Engineering Role requiring the following Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Individuals must have acquired a Degree level qualification in Computer Science or equivalent
- 5+ year's experience in a similar role Architect, Designing & Engineering Cloud Solutions across multiple Platforms (VMware, AWS, Azure)
- Proven Experience Designing IT Solutions, Infrastructure & Services
- Great organisational skills with ability to multi-task is essential
- You need to be able to plan and prioritise work effectively to ensure we work as a team
- So you can succeed, you need to be able to take responsibility for own work, ensuring it is accurate, meets quality standards, and performed on a timely basis
- Individuals must also have a proven record of working in a team environment and have demonstrated the ability to work in a collaborative manner between groups on an international basis as well as showing strong individual initiative
Be recognised as a subject matter expert in all or the majority of:
- VMware Cloud Services (Architect, Build & Support of vSphere, vCloud Director, NSX, vSAN)
- AWS Cloud Services (Architect, Build & Support)
- Microsoft Azure Cloud Services (Architect, Build & Support)
- Automation (Python, PowerShell or similar)
- DevOps & Infrastructure as Code Tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
- Networking & Firewalls (Cisco Datacentre Networking, ASA Firewalls, HPE Networking, Software Defined Networking & Edge Services)
- Microsoft Environments (Windows Server, Active Directory and Domain Services)
- Linux Systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS or SUSE)
- Cloud Security Fundamentals
- SAN & Storage systems (Nutanix, Nimble, Object Storage, VSAN)
- Backup & Recovery Solutions (Veeam, Asigra, Storage)
Individuals should be Trained & Certified in the following areas:
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP, VCAP)
- AWS Solutions Architect (Associate, Professional)
- Microsoft Azure (Technologies & Design Architect)
- Cisco (CCNA, CCNP)
- Microsoft (MCSA, MCSE)
- Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator - RHCSA