Cloud Solutions Architect

Description:

As a Cloud Solutions Architect for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in Unisys, you will be responsible for designing, developing cloud native solutions, migrating client workloads to cloud, and maintaining and managing cloud workloads that meet State and Local government client’s technological and business requirements. You will be responsible for optimizing cloud costs, implement security best practices, provide technology expertise, and thought leadership, propose, and implement right-sized technical solutions in the cloud for different agencies. You’ll continually be learning about new technologies and looking to the future for why, and how our clients or prospects should be adopting them for value realization.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver cutting edge cloud technology solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure that are scalable, fault-tolerant, secure, reliable, and cost-effective
Leverage automation to produce repeatable patterns and solutions
Understand client business goals and outcomes and align them to compelling solutions.
Discovers, identifies, and articulates unrecognized business value opportunities through curiosity and a focus to drive business client value.
Design cloud solutions based on the well-architected framework.
Provide thought leadership on usage and implementation of cost-effective cloud solutions.
Work closely with client stakeholders (chief architects, technology SMEs, etc.,) to gather requirements for cloud migrations, cloud-native greenfield solutions etc.

Other Responsibilities

Cloud Solution Design and presentation

Architect and design cloud-based solutions that align with business and technical requirements.
Develop scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions.
Evaluate and select appropriate cloud technologies, frameworks, and tools.
Design data integrations and connectivity between cloud and on-premises systems.
Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory standards.

Cloud Security Solution Design And Compliance

Develop and present cloud security strategies, policies, and solutions.
Ensure solution compliance with industry regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or
Stay current with evolving security threats and implement appropriate security measures.

Cloud Integration And Migration

Assess client environment and systems and develop strategies for migrating and/ or transformation to the cloud.
Plan and present the seamless integration of platforms and architectures with cloud-based solutions.

Collaboration And Communication

Collaborate with Client business and technical teams as well as internal Unisys cross-functional teams.
Provide technical guidance and leadership on cloud architecture and best practices.
Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Facilitate workshops and knowledge sharing on cloud technologies.
Build and maintain relationships with cloud service providers and technology vendors.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

Required Skills And Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in relative area of study or equivalent work experience and certifications
10+ years’ experience working as an architect in designing, developing, and delivering technology solutions for state and local clients
Strong alliance to Google, AWS, Azure, OCI, and other progressive cloud/container vendors is a requirement.
Hands-on experiences with core cloud services (storage, networking, firewalls, DNS, databases, applications, data analytics, compute, container services) across any cloud provider, preferably Oracle Cloud
Hands-on experience in programming and scripting technologies like Java, Python, Groovy, Shell, Go
Hands-on experience in developing utility scripts and tools using python or shell
Hands-on experience in using DevOps tool set Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, Sonar, Fortify, Spinnaker etc.
Experience in building and deploying docker images
Knowledge of implementing Disaster Recovery solutions on-premises or cloud
Experience working with agile tools preferably Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence
Experience developing unit tests for pipelines
Knowledge of 12 factor app methodology
Demonstrated experience in design patterns, architecture best practices, cost optimizations, delivering purpose-built solutions
Extensive experience in designing and implementing on-prem, hybrid, and Multicloud solutions.
In-depth knowledge and hands on experience in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Proficiency in cloud architecture design principles and best practices.
Strong understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure components in the cloud.
Experience in preparing cost estimation for cloud solutions.
Experience with cloud migration strategies and tools.
Knowledge of networking technologies and cloud networking
Demonstrates strong knowledge across a wide range of services and solutions.
Expert in emerging solutions, roadmap, and the business applications of technology.
Expert knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of competitor products and services portfolio.
Recognized industry expertise and experience.
Strong verbal and written skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.