Remote role of Cloud Enterprise Architect

Cloud Enterprise ArchitectBuffalo, NY ( Hybrid 3 days onsite/2 days remote)/ open for 100%Remote also6+-month contractWeb Cam Interview$70-$80/Hr on W2NOTES FROM MANAGER / REQUIRED SKILLS & EXP.:• Skill Set 1: Detailed Solutions Architecture• Skill Set 2: Cloud experience• Skill Set 3: Strong communication skillsJob Summary• As a Cloud Architect at M&T Bank, you will play a pivotal role in the bank's strategic transition from an on-premises data center to a hybrid model involving colocation and a single public cloud.• This position requires a deep understanding of banking compliance and U.S. Federal regulations, as well as expertise in designing and implementing cloud solutions that align with the bank's operational and security standards. Key Responsibilities• Strategic Planning: Develop and refine the roadmap for transitioning to a hybrid cloud model, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. • High-Level Design: Create comprehensive high-level designs for cloud architecture, addressing scalability, security, and compliance.• Detailed Solutions Architecture : Translate high-level designs into detailed solutions architecture, providing clear guidance for implementation teams. • Compliance Expertise: Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to banking compliance standards and U.S. Federal regulations. • Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and business units, to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions. • Implementation Guidance: Lead and guide implementation teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.• Trusted Advisor: Build strong relationships with management, providing expert advice and insights to support decision-making. • Communication : Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding and collaboration. • Third Party Engagement: Ensures seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners directly impacting SLAs, cost, performance, and agility in hybrid cloud environments. Expected Skills• Strong Communication Skills:The ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, collaborate effectively across teams, and ensure smooth project execution.• Security and Compliance: Familiarity with Azure Security Center, identity management using Azure AD, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. • Networking Fundamentals: Understanding virtual networks, subnets, load balancers, DNS, and hybrid connectivity in Azure environments. • Cloud Computing Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cloud principles, services, and architecture, particularly with Microsoft Azure. • Solution Architecture: Designing scalable, secure, and efficient solutions blueprints to meet organizational needs.• Azure Services Mastery: Proficiency in Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure App Services, and Azure Cosmos DB. • Automation and DevOps: Skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and expertise in CI/CD pipelines. • Data Management : Competence in Azure data storage options, data migration strategies, and analytics services. • Cost Optimization :The ability to manage resources effectively and implement strategies for cost control within Azure environments.• Critical Thinking Skills: A creative and analytical approach to diagnosing and resolving technical challenges. • Continuous Learning: Staying updated on Azure's rapidly evolving tools, features, and best practices. Expected Knowledge• Container Orchestration Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes-based platforms like AKS and OpenShift for managing containerized applications. • DevOps Integration: Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments. • Application Deployment: Understanding how to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently in OpenShift.• Security Practices: Familiarity with OpenShift's built-in security features, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and security contexts for containers. • Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenShift's native monitoring solutions. • Customization and Extensibility: Ability to use OpenShift templates, operators, and Helm charts for personalized deployments. • Data Warehousing Concepts: Understanding of Snowflake's cloud-native data warehouse architecture, as well as Data Bricks and Fabric.• Data Integration Patterns: Experience in designing data exchange patterns between on premises and public cloud for synchronized, a synchronized and batch exchange. • Data Sharing Capabilities: Familiarity with Snowflake's data-sharing capabilities for seamless collaboration across organizations. Qualifications• Education: Bachelor's in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field• 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments. • Knowledge of Colo providers, data center operations, and SLA management• Certifications in Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Certified Cloud Service Manager, DevOps EngineerExpected Deliverables• Cloud Transition Roadmap: A detailed plan outlining the steps for migrating to a hybrid cloud model.• High-Level Design Documents :Comprehensive documentation of the proposed cloud architecture. • Solutions Architecture Blueprints: Detailed designs ready for implementation. • Compliance Reports: Documentation demonstrating adherence to regulatory requirements. • Implementation Plans: Clear and actionable plans for deploying cloud solutions. • Performance Metrics: Reports on the effectiveness and efficiency of implemented solutions. • Stakeholder Presentations: Engaging presentations to communicate progress and outcomes to management and other stakeholders.• This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving innovation in the financial sector. Please provide candidates responses for ALL of the questions below to confirm they have ALL of the required skills/experience (please reply ASAP as submittals to our client are time sensitive):• Do you reside in or near the Buffalo, NY or area to be onsite from day 1 for a hybrid work model, or open to relocation at your own expense to be onsite in a hybrid work model from day 1, or seeing 100% remote?• If hired, are you able to work on Globalquest's W2 without any issues? • Do you have any issues working in Eastern time zone hours? • LinkedIn profile link? • Yrs. of IT exp. overall? • Yrs. of exp. as an Enterprise Architect? • How many yrs. of exp. in cloud architecture focused on Azure hybrid environments (Min. of 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments required)? • Yrs. of exp./knowledge of Colo providers, data center operations, and SLA management (required)? • Certifications in Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Certified Cloud Service Manager, DevOps Engineer (required)?• Yrs. of exp. w/ Container Orchestration Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes-based platforms like AKS and OpenShift for managing containerized applications? • Yrs. of exp. w/ DevOps Integration: Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments? • Yrs. of exp. w/ Application Deployment: Understanding how to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently in OpenShift? • Yrs. of exp. w/ Security Practices: Familiarity with OpenShift's built-in security features, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and security contexts for containers?• Yrs. of exp. w/ Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenShift's native monitoring solutions? • Yrs. of exp. w/ Customization and Extensibility: Ability to use OpenShift templates, operators, and Helm charts for personalized deployments? • Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Warehousing Concepts: Understanding of Snowflake's cloud-native data warehouse architecture, as well as Data Bricks and Fabric? • Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Integration Patterns: Experience in designing data exchange patterns between on premises and public cloud for synchronized, a synchronized and batch exchange?• Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Sharing Capabilities: Familiarity with Snowflake's data-sharing capabilities for seamless collaboration across organizations? • Do you possess a Bachelor's in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field (required)? 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