IT Cloud Architect - Lifespan

Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Service Operations the IT Cloud Architect should have expert level knowledge of Lifespan�s server and network environment. Responsible for managing a multi cloud infrastructure solution that may leverages Microsoft Azure Google Amazon Web Services Windows Server Linux VMware ESX Citrix XenApp. Your primary goal is to ensure that Lifespan's cloud environments are secure scalable and cost-efficient while meeting the business needs.

Responsibilities:

� Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and technical needs.

� Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and technical needs.

� Design cloud architectures that meet scalability performance security and compliance requirements.

� Create detailed technical design documents including diagrams for cloud solutions.

� Deploy and configure cloud resources virtual machines containers and services in Azure and AWS.

� Automate deployment and management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform AWS CloudFormation or Azure Resource Manager templates.

� Implement security best practices and access controls to protect cloud environments.

� Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as GDPR HIPAA or S

� Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement optimizing resource usage.

� Implement scaling strategies to handle increased workloads and traffic.

� Control and optimize cloud costs by identifying cost-effective services rightsizing resources and implementing cost monitoring tools.

� Recommend cost-saving strategies and budget allocation.

� Design and implement high availability solutions including failover and disaster recovery.

� Create backup and data retention strategies to ensure data resilience.

� Develop scripts and automation workflows to streamline provisioning scaling and maintenance processes.

� Implement CI/CD pipelines for application deployment.

� Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud environments and configurations.

� Provide training and guidance to internal teams on cloud best practices.

� Stay current with Azure and AWS services updates and pricing changes.

� Assess and recommend new services that can improve infrastructure and operations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other information:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor�s degree in Computer Science Information Technology or IT Security is preferred.

The IT Cloud Architect should have 5+ years of experience in cloud design and implementation.

Industry certification in management and operation of at least one of: Cisco UCS Citrix

XenApp Azure AWS Windows Server Cisco networking and VMWare.

EXPERIENCE:

� Experience with Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure or GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).

� Experience with cloud-related tools scripting and programming languages (e.g. PowerShell Python).

� Proven experience in cloud architecture and implementation.

� Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.

� Strong understanding of networking security and virtualization technologies.

� Excellent communication skills and the ability to document processes clearly.

� Knowledge of IT security and compliance best practices.

� Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

� Strong project management and teamwork abilities.

� Ability to document technical solutions to meet business needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Corporate Headquarters USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union