Cloud Solutions Architect

Link Technologies (), a Las Vegas-based IT consulting firm, is currently seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to join our team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in architecting enterprise application solutions across on-premises and cloud infrastructure.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience with the following:
  • Architecting solutions in one or more of the cloud platforms: GCP and AWS.
  • Developing cloud native application architectures across leading cloud platforms.
  • Architecting solutions that utilize fit-for-purpose service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
  • All phases of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Deep Learning solutions using AWS or Google technologies.

PREFERRED

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience with the following:
  • Virtual networks, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls.
  • Cloud security frameworks, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
  • CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform or Cloud Formation.
  • Languages such as Python, Java, C#, and scripting languages for automation.
  • API design, development, and management, including RESTful and SOAP APIs.
  • Microservices, serverless architectures, and cloud-native application development.
  • Analyze and optimize cloud costs while maintaining performance and reliability.
  • Verbal and written communication skills to articulate cloud strategies and solutions to stakeholders.
  • Work effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, administrators, and business leaders.
  • Monitoring and analyzing system performance to ensure optimal cloud operations.

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience with the following:
  • AWS technologies such as Bedrock, Sage Maker, Redshift, EC2, Data Pipeline, Kinesis, and EMR.
  • AI services such as Transcribe etc., or Google technologies such as Vertex AI platform, Agent Builder, and other toolsets.

• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  • Cloud Certification, e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Google Professional Cloud Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop and maintain cloud application architecture that aligns with business goals and technical requirements.
• Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure that ensure best practices in cloud architecture.
• Assess the current infrastructure and identify components suitable for cloud migration. Develop a comprehensive migration strategy, including timelines and resource allocation.
• Implement and validate the migration, ensuring data integrity and system functionality.
• Ensure cloud architecture complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement security measures to protect data and applications in the cloud.
• Monitor cloud system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide guidance and support to other IT team members on cloud technologies and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in cloud architecture and services.
• Guide technical and business decision-makers on AI/Machine Learning/Deep Learning and generative AI projects, helping to map Azure, Google and AWS services.
• Analyze the services to extract technical and business insights that drive reference architectures, runbooks, and training content.

Link Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law.