Looking for Local Arizona Candidates Only
State of AZ – Requisition #7613 - IT - AZDOR - (ASD) - Certified Cloud Solutions Architect
Closing Date & Time : 7 / 30 / 2025 1 : 00 : 00 PM
Local Only Candidates, must be available for in person interviews within 1 week of the posting close date.
Must Have
- Current certification in one of the following Public Cloud Architectures :
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect
- Azure Solutions Architect
Job Description : Position Summary :
The Cloud Solutions Architect plays a pivotal role in guiding the agency through the complex process of migrating existing applications and infrastructure to a cloud-based platform.
In collaboration with project managers, business analysts, stakeholders, and developers, this role researches, designs, implements, and manages cloud migration projects and oversees the planning, execution, and post-migration activities.
Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree.Minimum 9 years experience with AWS Infrastructure services (architecture / administration / operations)Minimum 8 years of IT implementation experienceMinimum 5 years of cloud solutions experience, including architecting, developing, and deploying applications and platforms to the public cloudKnowledge / Understanding
In-depth knowledge and understanding of cloud computing platforms and their service offeringsWorking knowledge of project management needs, to include integration, scope, time, cost, quality, resource, communications, and riskKnowledge of current industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to cloud migration and application modernizationUnderstanding of networking and securitySkills
Superb communications skills, to include verbal, written, and active listening with the ability to convey technical information in layman's termsExcellent interpersonal skills and demeanorStrong negotiation and persuasion skillsProficiency in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and DriveExpert level proficiency in cloud computing platforms and scripting languages, such as GCP, AWS, Azure, Terraform, DevOps, Git, KubernetesAbilities
Ability to design and develop application-to-cloud migration solutions and strategies with a high degree of expertiseAbility to develop and write technical documentation such as project plans, proposals, and policiesAbility to work with a high degree of autonomy, and also participate collaboratively to lead and champion cross-functional teams and drive successful cloud migration initiativesAbility to think creatively, critically, and strategically when analyzing and proposing cloud migration solutionsAbility to adapt to new technologies and learn quicklyAbility to present to teams and interact comfortably with individuals at all levelsAbility to learn and apply LEAN concepts, principles, and toolsAbility to understand and solve problems by applying advanced analytical skills to include collecting, integrating and analyzing all relevant data and information and reduced that information down to manageable components and / or charts, diagrams or graphs; identifying a number of solutions to complex problems integrating findings from several different disciplines, identifying and evaluating the various options developed and selects the most effective solution