Senior Cloud Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect in Boston, MA.

Key Tasks:
* Senior Cloud Architect will collaborate with cloud migration teams to design, implement, and optimize AWS and Azure solutions for infrastructure and enterprise applications
* Participate in the integration of IoT/ITS technologies with AWS and on-premises systems, contributing to the department's Intelligent Transportation Management initiatives
* Provide architectural designs for hybrid environments to support transportation management systems, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security
* Assist with the documentation of logical and physical designs following policies, standards, and patterns
* Support ongoing efforts to modernize on-premises systems, with a focus on effective data flow and system integration between transportation management and cloud-based services
* As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will participate in design reviews, cloud roadmap discussions, and project planning efforts with cross-functional teams
* Assist in drafting technical requirements and ensuring adherence to cloud governance and security policies
* Conduct performance analysis and capacity planning to ensure that the cloud environments are appropriately configured and optimized
* Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on product selection, integrations, and deployments, particularly in relation to IoT/ITS solutions
* Stay informed about the latest in cloud, IoT, and ITS technologies to bring innovative ideas to infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or substantial career experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
* AWS Cloud Certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional) preferred
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in infrastructure delivery and support, with significant exposure to cloud architecture
* Demonstrated experience with AWS and Azure, including cloud-native application development, application migration, and hybrid environments
* Solid experience integrating IoT/ITS technologies, particularly in a transportation or government setting, is highly desirable
* Experience in implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipeline deployment strategies using Terraform
* Experience working in agile project environments, with the ability to diagram and present cloud architectures
* Strong understanding of networking, cloud security, disaster recovery, and data management in hybrid cloud environments
* Familiarity with transportation management technologies and protocols (ITS standards, transportation signal controllers, etc.)
* Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or other similar languages
* Proficient in utilizing GitHub and GitHub Actions for efficient code management, automation, and deployment processes
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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