Azure Cloud Architect

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Job description

Overview:
OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Oversees and manages the enterprise wide integration of Azure cloud services with on premises VMware infrastructure. Collaborates with the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) team to enhance infrastructure reliability and data accessibility. Designs and implements robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions, help enforce governance frameworks for managing cloud and on premises resources, and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies. Additionally, will evaluate and introduce new technologies to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Starting Salary Range: $100k - $120k / yr.

Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manages the integration of Azure cloud services with on premises VMware infrastructure to create a
seamless hybrid environment.

Collaborates with End User Services, Security, and EDW teams to improve infrastructure reliability and
data accessibility.

Leads the architecture planning and execution for both cloud migrations and on-premise upgrades.

Optimizes infrastructure for cost, performance, and security across both environments, providing strategic
oversight for disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Designs and implements comprehensive security measures, collaborating with IT security teams to manage
solutions like Okta for Single Sign On.

Mentors teams responsible for cloud and virtual environment management, fostering a culture of
innovation and continuous improvement.

Prepares forecasts for IT infrastructure expenditures, balancing cloud services with on premises solutions.

Designs and implements secure and scalable infrastructure solutions tailored to organizational needs.

Enforces governance frameworks to ensure compliance of cloud and on premises resources with industry
standards and company policies.

Plans and executes cloud migrations and on premises upgrades with minimal operational disruption.

Ensures robust networking solutions and manage Active Directory for seamless user access and operations.

Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
EDUCATION:

Extensive experience managing Microsoft Azure and VMware environments, including the design and
deployment of hybrid infrastructure solutions, or a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer
Science, or equivalent experience in Information Technology, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

5 + years' relevant experience.

Proven proficiency in virtualization,cloud infrstructure, networking, and storage systems related to
VMware and Azure.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Extensive experience in managing Microsoft Azure and VMware environments, including designing and
deploying hybrid infrastructure solutions.

Highly organized, with analytical thinking.

Expertise in managing Active Directory and ensuring seamless user access.

Excellent communication skills, capable of developing and presenting recommendations to team and
leadership.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including developing and facilitating presentations and
recommendations for team, corporate and service line leadership.

Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills. Strong ethics, influence and
negotiation, used to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals or groups; and the ability to
effectively manage multiple projects and engage in continuous learning.

Proven history of managing and fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Practical knowledge of IT compliance and risk management.

Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and
Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals of Southern California and/or program requirements.

Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.

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