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Clover Consulting has a large direct client in Lansing, MI in need of a Cloud Architect for a HYBRID project with extensions likely.
Some on-site work required so consultant must reside in Lansing, MI. Qualified candidates please provide resume. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Thank you. Desired Experience: 3 – 5 years’ experience as a Cloud Infrastructure ArchitectCertifications (Desired):Google – Professional Cloud ArchitectAWS – Solution Architect ProfessionalAzure – MCSE: Cloud Platform and InfrastructurePreferred:Knowledge of EA principles and methodologiesExperience with Servers, Infrastructure, Platform Sizing, Infrastructure Cost ReductionCore CompetenciesAssists with cloud environments such as the public, private and hybrid clouds.Solid knowledge of concepts of designing and developing dynamic cloud solutionsSolid knowledge of concepts and moving parts involved in continuous integration and deliveryExpert guidance to development teams regarding infrastructureBusiness ContinuityComputer Network DefenseEnterprise Architecture, including cloud servicesInformation Technology AssessmentRisk ManagementSystems IntegrationEmerging Technology AwarenessTelecommunicationsCore TasksIdentify and prioritize critical business functions in collaboration with organizationalstakeholders.Consults with vendor product specialists/sales, independent research organizations, on-sitesupport engineers and fellow architects and administrators on best-fit technologies to ensurecompliance to department policies & standards and technology roadmap.Coordinate with Enterprise Architecture team for technology validation or suggestions foralternative solutions. If necessary, initiate Solution Assessments, Infrastructure ServiceRequests, and any applicable required documentation to implement the new technology.Experience equivalent to site reliability engineering, DevOps, and/or DevSecOpsAdvocates the use of emerging cyber security best practices, technologies, developing standardsand procedures, promoting the usage of automated tools, developing strategies, and aligningpractices with enterprise strategic initiatives.Authors requirements, including definition of dependencies on infrastructure consolidationefforts.Authors design related artifacts (Functional Design, System Design, Security Architecture)Lead the development of technical artifacts including Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM),Detailed Technical Design, Security Architecture Plan, Services Description Document, etc.Produce architectural framework documents (i.e., white papers, guidance documents, bestpractices, technical reports, etc.).Project contributor representing architecture and participates in project plan development.Provides project estimates based on experience with cloud implementation-based projects andprograms.Leverage broad-based understanding of technology areas and end-to-end knowledge of currentinstallations to craft architectural solutions or standards that can be applied across theenterprise.Operate within the context of the State of Michigan – State Unified IT Environment (SUITE)process methodology.Provide strategic and architectural support representing Design Serivces and the State ofMichigan Cloud Strategy as a Subject Matter Expert.Provide support and subject matter expertise with respect to adherence to best practicesecurity framework controls and other industry-based regulatory compliance requirements (e.g.,NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-171, 800-204, 800-207, CIS, PCI, IRS-Pub 1075, CJIS, and related).Provide support and subject matter expertise with respect to adherence to EnterpriseArchitecture Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF or related).Oversee cloud infrastructure design and develop detailed architecture models for the client tohost test, development, and production environmentsDetermine types of systems that organizations may need for their business goalsBuild and maintain relationships across organizational teamsIntegrate with non-cloud technologies and third-party vendor products/servicesAssess emerging technologies, stay abreast of industry trends, and give advice on investmentsprices versus performanceIntegrate cloud services with on-premises technologies from Microsoft, Dell, EMC, HP, Nutanix,Cohesity, Pure Storage, VMware, Cisco, and RubrickDesign, manage, architect, and lifecycle the following solutions:o Application Virtualizationo Server Virtualizationo Networking, Storage and Platform Performance/Sizingo Virtual Desktop Infrastructureo Automationo Hybrid Cloud Architectureo Public Cloudo Colocation datacenterso Networking across multi-cloud environmentso Security