Remote role of Cloud Enterprise Architect
Cloud Enterprise Architect
Buffalo, NY ( Hybrid 3 days onsite/2 days remote)/ open for 100% Remote also
6+-month contract
Web Cam Interview
$70-$80/Hr on W2
NOTES FROM MANAGER / REQUIRED SKILLS & EXP .:
ā¢ Skill Set 1: Detailed Solutions Architecture
ā¢ Skill Set 2: Cloud experience
ā¢ Skill Set 3: Strong communication skills
Job Summary
ā¢ As a Cloud Architect at M&T Bank, you will play a pivotal role in the bank's strategic transition from an on-premises data center to a hybrid model involving colocation and a single public cloud.
ā¢ This position requires a deep understanding of banking compliance and U.S. Federal regulations, as well as expertise in designing and implementing cloud solutions that align with the bank's operational and security standards.
Key Responsibilities
ā¢ Strategic Planning: Develop and refine the roadmap for transitioning to a hybrid cloud model, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
ā¢ High-Level Design: Create comprehensive high-level designs for cloud architecture, addressing scalability, security, and compliance.
ā¢ Detailed Solutions Architecture : Translate high-level designs into detailed solutions architecture, providing clear guidance for implementation teams.
ā¢ Compliance Expertise: Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to banking compliance standards and U.S. Federal regulations.
ā¢ Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and business units, to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions.
ā¢ Implementation Guidance: Lead and guide implementation teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
ā¢ Trusted Advisor: Build strong relationships with management, providing expert advice and insights to support decision-making.
ā¢ Communication : Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding and collaboration.
ā¢ Third Party Engagement: Ensures seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners directly impacting SLAs, cost, performance, and agility in hybrid cloud environments.
Expected Skills
ā¢ Strong Communication Skills: The ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, collaborate effectively across teams, and ensure smooth project execution.
ā¢ Security and Compliance: Familiarity with Azure Security Center, identity management using Azure AD, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
ā¢ Networking Fundamentals: Understanding virtual networks, subnets, load balancers, DNS, and hybrid connectivity in Azure environments.
ā¢ Cloud Computing Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cloud principles, services, and architecture, particularly with Microsoft Azure.
ā¢ Solution Architecture: Designing scalable, secure, and efficient solutions blueprints to meet organizational needs.
ā¢ Azure Services Mastery: Proficiency in Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure App Services, and Azure Cosmos DB.
ā¢ Automation and DevOps: Skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and expertise in CI/CD pipelines.
ā¢ Data Management : Competence in Azure data storage options, data migration strategies, and analytics services.
ā¢ Cost Optimization : The ability to manage resources effectively and implement strategies for cost control within Azure environments.
ā¢ Critical Thinking Skills: A creative and analytical approach to diagnosing and resolving technical challenges.
ā¢ Continuous Learning: Staying updated on Azure's rapidly evolving tools, features, and best practices.
Expected Knowledge
ā¢ Container Orchestration Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes-based platforms like AKS and OpenShift for managing containerized applications.
ā¢ DevOps Integration: Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments.
ā¢ Application Deployment: Understanding how to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently in OpenShift.
ā¢ Security Practices: Familiarity with OpenShift's built-in security features, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and security contexts for containers.
ā¢ Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenShift's native monitoring solutions.
ā¢ Customization and Extensibility: Ability to use OpenShift templates, operators, and Helm charts for personalized deployments.
ā¢ Data Warehousing Concepts: Understanding of Snowflake's cloud-native data warehouse architecture, as well as Data Bricks and Fabric.
ā¢ Data Integration Patterns: Experience in designing data exchange patterns between on premises and public cloud for synchronized, a synchronized and batch exchange.
ā¢ Data Sharing Capabilities: Familiarity with Snowflake's data-sharing capabilities for seamless collaboration across organizations.
Qualifications
ā¢ Education: Bachelor's in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field
ā¢ 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments.
ā¢ Knowledge of Colo providers, data center operations, and SLA management
ā¢ Certifications in Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Certified Cloud Service Manager, DevOps Engineer
Expected Deliverables
ā¢ Cloud Transition Roadmap: A detailed plan outlining the steps for migrating to a hybrid cloud model.
ā¢ High-Level Design Documents : Comprehensive documentation of the proposed cloud architecture.
ā¢ Solutions Architecture Blueprints: Detailed designs ready for implementation.
ā¢ Compliance Reports: Documentation demonstrating adherence to regulatory requirements.
ā¢ Implementation Plans: Clear and actionable plans for deploying cloud solutions.
ā¢ Performance Metrics: Reports on the effectiveness and efficiency of implemented solutions.
ā¢ Stakeholder Presentations: Engaging presentations to communicate progress and outcomes to management and other stakeholders.
ā¢ This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving innovation in the financial sector.
Please provide candidates responses for ALL of the questions below to confirm they have ALL of the required skills/experience (please reply ASAP as submittals to our client are time sensitive):
ā¢ Do you reside in or near the Buffalo, NY or area to be onsite from day 1 for a hybrid work model, or open to relocation at your own expense to be onsite in a hybrid work model from day 1, or seeing 100% remote?
ā¢ If hired, are you able to work on Globalquest's W2 without any issues?
ā¢ Do you have any issues working in Eastern time zone hours?
ā¢ LinkedIn profile link?
ā¢ Yrs. of IT exp. overall?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. as an Enterprise Architect?
ā¢ How many yrs. of exp. in cloud architecture focused on Azure hybrid environments (Min. of 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments required)?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp./knowledge of Colo providers, data center operations, and SLA management (required)?
ā¢ Certifications in Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Certified Cloud Service Manager, DevOps Engineer (required)?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Container Orchestration Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes-based platforms like AKS and OpenShift for managing containerized applications?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ DevOps Integration: Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Application Deployment: Understanding how to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently in OpenShift?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Security Practices: Familiarity with OpenShift's built-in security features, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and security contexts for containers?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenShift's native monitoring solutions?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Customization and Extensibility: Ability to use OpenShift templates, operators, and Helm charts for personalized deployments?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Warehousing Concepts: Understanding of Snowflake's cloud-native data warehouse architecture, as well as Data Bricks and Fabric?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Integration Patterns: Experience in designing data exchange patterns between on premises and public cloud for synchronized, a synchronized and batch exchange?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Sharing Capabilities: Familiarity with Snowflake's data-sharing capabilities for seamless collaboration across organizations?
ā¢ Do you possess a Bachelor's in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field (required)?
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Buffalo, NY ( Hybrid 3 days onsite/2 days remote)/ open for 100% Remote also
6+-month contract
Web Cam Interview
$70-$80/Hr on W2
NOTES FROM MANAGER / REQUIRED SKILLS & EXP .:
ā¢ Skill Set 1: Detailed Solutions Architecture
ā¢ Skill Set 2: Cloud experience
ā¢ Skill Set 3: Strong communication skills
Job Summary
ā¢ As a Cloud Architect at M&T Bank, you will play a pivotal role in the bank's strategic transition from an on-premises data center to a hybrid model involving colocation and a single public cloud.
ā¢ This position requires a deep understanding of banking compliance and U.S. Federal regulations, as well as expertise in designing and implementing cloud solutions that align with the bank's operational and security standards.
Key Responsibilities
ā¢ Strategic Planning: Develop and refine the roadmap for transitioning to a hybrid cloud model, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
ā¢ High-Level Design: Create comprehensive high-level designs for cloud architecture, addressing scalability, security, and compliance.
ā¢ Detailed Solutions Architecture : Translate high-level designs into detailed solutions architecture, providing clear guidance for implementation teams.
ā¢ Compliance Expertise: Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to banking compliance standards and U.S. Federal regulations.
ā¢ Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and business units, to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions.
ā¢ Implementation Guidance: Lead and guide implementation teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
ā¢ Trusted Advisor: Build strong relationships with management, providing expert advice and insights to support decision-making.
ā¢ Communication : Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding and collaboration.
ā¢ Third Party Engagement: Ensures seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners directly impacting SLAs, cost, performance, and agility in hybrid cloud environments.
Expected Skills
ā¢ Strong Communication Skills: The ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, collaborate effectively across teams, and ensure smooth project execution.
ā¢ Security and Compliance: Familiarity with Azure Security Center, identity management using Azure AD, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
ā¢ Networking Fundamentals: Understanding virtual networks, subnets, load balancers, DNS, and hybrid connectivity in Azure environments.
ā¢ Cloud Computing Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cloud principles, services, and architecture, particularly with Microsoft Azure.
ā¢ Solution Architecture: Designing scalable, secure, and efficient solutions blueprints to meet organizational needs.
ā¢ Azure Services Mastery: Proficiency in Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure App Services, and Azure Cosmos DB.
ā¢ Automation and DevOps: Skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and expertise in CI/CD pipelines.
ā¢ Data Management : Competence in Azure data storage options, data migration strategies, and analytics services.
ā¢ Cost Optimization : The ability to manage resources effectively and implement strategies for cost control within Azure environments.
ā¢ Critical Thinking Skills: A creative and analytical approach to diagnosing and resolving technical challenges.
ā¢ Continuous Learning: Staying updated on Azure's rapidly evolving tools, features, and best practices.
Expected Knowledge
ā¢ Container Orchestration Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes-based platforms like AKS and OpenShift for managing containerized applications.
ā¢ DevOps Integration: Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments.
ā¢ Application Deployment: Understanding how to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently in OpenShift.
ā¢ Security Practices: Familiarity with OpenShift's built-in security features, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and security contexts for containers.
ā¢ Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenShift's native monitoring solutions.
ā¢ Customization and Extensibility: Ability to use OpenShift templates, operators, and Helm charts for personalized deployments.
ā¢ Data Warehousing Concepts: Understanding of Snowflake's cloud-native data warehouse architecture, as well as Data Bricks and Fabric.
ā¢ Data Integration Patterns: Experience in designing data exchange patterns between on premises and public cloud for synchronized, a synchronized and batch exchange.
ā¢ Data Sharing Capabilities: Familiarity with Snowflake's data-sharing capabilities for seamless collaboration across organizations.
Qualifications
ā¢ Education: Bachelor's in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field
ā¢ 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments.
ā¢ Knowledge of Colo providers, data center operations, and SLA management
ā¢ Certifications in Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Certified Cloud Service Manager, DevOps Engineer
Expected Deliverables
ā¢ Cloud Transition Roadmap: A detailed plan outlining the steps for migrating to a hybrid cloud model.
ā¢ High-Level Design Documents : Comprehensive documentation of the proposed cloud architecture.
ā¢ Solutions Architecture Blueprints: Detailed designs ready for implementation.
ā¢ Compliance Reports: Documentation demonstrating adherence to regulatory requirements.
ā¢ Implementation Plans: Clear and actionable plans for deploying cloud solutions.
ā¢ Performance Metrics: Reports on the effectiveness and efficiency of implemented solutions.
ā¢ Stakeholder Presentations: Engaging presentations to communicate progress and outcomes to management and other stakeholders.
ā¢ This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving innovation in the financial sector.
Please provide candidates responses for ALL of the questions below to confirm they have ALL of the required skills/experience (please reply ASAP as submittals to our client are time sensitive):
ā¢ Do you reside in or near the Buffalo, NY or area to be onsite from day 1 for a hybrid work model, or open to relocation at your own expense to be onsite in a hybrid work model from day 1, or seeing 100% remote?
ā¢ If hired, are you able to work on Globalquest's W2 without any issues?
ā¢ Do you have any issues working in Eastern time zone hours?
ā¢ LinkedIn profile link?
ā¢ Yrs. of IT exp. overall?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. as an Enterprise Architect?
ā¢ How many yrs. of exp. in cloud architecture focused on Azure hybrid environments (Min. of 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments required)?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp./knowledge of Colo providers, data center operations, and SLA management (required)?
ā¢ Certifications in Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Certified Cloud Service Manager, DevOps Engineer (required)?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Container Orchestration Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes-based platforms like AKS and OpenShift for managing containerized applications?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ DevOps Integration: Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Application Deployment: Understanding how to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently in OpenShift?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Security Practices: Familiarity with OpenShift's built-in security features, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and security contexts for containers?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenShift's native monitoring solutions?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Customization and Extensibility: Ability to use OpenShift templates, operators, and Helm charts for personalized deployments?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Warehousing Concepts: Understanding of Snowflake's cloud-native data warehouse architecture, as well as Data Bricks and Fabric?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Integration Patterns: Experience in designing data exchange patterns between on premises and public cloud for synchronized, a synchronized and batch exchange?
ā¢ Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Sharing Capabilities: Familiarity with Snowflake's data-sharing capabilities for seamless collaboration across organizations?
ā¢ Do you possess a Bachelor's in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field (required)?
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