Cox Enterprises
Senior Lead Cloud Architect - GCP (RapidScale)
Cox Enterprises, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
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RapidScale
, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable managed cloud solutions, we help SMBs and enterprises alike simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure and Google to a full set of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale helps companies turn technology into their biggest competitive advantage. As part of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experienceYou will collaborate with a skilled professional services team to assist customers in migrating to and utilizing Google Cloud throughout their entire cloud adoption journey. This includes assessments, design, proof-of-concepts, documentation, planning, execution, and optimization. In this role, you will primarily focus on project delivery with direct customer engagement.What You’ll Do:Evaluate application portfolios and plan migrations to Google Cloud, delivering written assessments (usually as part of an Infrastructure Assessment) that include:
Total Cost of Ownership / Rightsizing modelsResource mapping to target Google Cloud solutionsApplication migration strategies (6 R’s)High-level project plans and work breakdown structuresHigh-level infrastructure designs and diagrams
Actively participate in implementation teams:
Define and uphold the overarching technical vision for projects, addressing both customer and project team needsCreate and maintain detailed diagrams and configuration documentationEducate customers about Google Cloud services and general cloud best practices and pitfalls
Work with colleagues to refine and enhance the overall cloud Solutions Architecture practice:
Assist pre-sales teams with project scoping and estimationsContribute to the development of processes, templates, and other project resources
Who You Are:You have a passion for technology and the extensive possibilities offered by public cloud platforms. You enjoy helping customers resolve current challenges while identifying and addressing potential future issues. Additionally, you possess the following qualifications:Minimum Experience:A BA/BS degree with 8 years of relevant experience, an MS degree with 6 years, a Ph.D. with 3 years, or 12 years of relevant experience without a college degree8+ years of diverse solutions architecture experience, including at least 3 years in public cloudGoogle Professional Cloud Architect CertificationHands-on experience with both lift-and-shift and greenfield migrations to Google CloudIntermediate experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)Intermediate experience with containerization technologies (Docker, GKE)Familiarity with identity and access models in on-prem (Active Directory) and public cloud (SAML, OIDC, Workforce Identity Federation)Intermediate to expert knowledge of IP networking, routing, network security, and Cloud InterconnectPreferred Experience:Google Cloud Certifications in Machine Learning, DevOps, Security, or NetworkingKnowledge of PCI, HIPAA, and HITRUST compliance related to cloud infrastructureFamiliarity with GitOps conceptsUnderstanding of common Infrastructure as Code and DevOps patterns such as Terraform, immutable deployments, and CI/CD pipelinesExperience with Azure and/or AWSIndustry knowledge in sectors such as:
Healthcare/HealthTechFinancial Services/FinTechSaaSE-Commerce
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RapidScale
, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable managed cloud solutions, we help SMBs and enterprises alike simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure and Google to a full set of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale helps companies turn technology into their biggest competitive advantage. As part of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experienceYou will collaborate with a skilled professional services team to assist customers in migrating to and utilizing Google Cloud throughout their entire cloud adoption journey. This includes assessments, design, proof-of-concepts, documentation, planning, execution, and optimization. In this role, you will primarily focus on project delivery with direct customer engagement.What You’ll Do:Evaluate application portfolios and plan migrations to Google Cloud, delivering written assessments (usually as part of an Infrastructure Assessment) that include:
Total Cost of Ownership / Rightsizing modelsResource mapping to target Google Cloud solutionsApplication migration strategies (6 R’s)High-level project plans and work breakdown structuresHigh-level infrastructure designs and diagrams
Actively participate in implementation teams:
Define and uphold the overarching technical vision for projects, addressing both customer and project team needsCreate and maintain detailed diagrams and configuration documentationEducate customers about Google Cloud services and general cloud best practices and pitfalls
Work with colleagues to refine and enhance the overall cloud Solutions Architecture practice:
Assist pre-sales teams with project scoping and estimationsContribute to the development of processes, templates, and other project resources
Who You Are:You have a passion for technology and the extensive possibilities offered by public cloud platforms. You enjoy helping customers resolve current challenges while identifying and addressing potential future issues. Additionally, you possess the following qualifications:Minimum Experience:A BA/BS degree with 8 years of relevant experience, an MS degree with 6 years, a Ph.D. with 3 years, or 12 years of relevant experience without a college degree8+ years of diverse solutions architecture experience, including at least 3 years in public cloudGoogle Professional Cloud Architect CertificationHands-on experience with both lift-and-shift and greenfield migrations to Google CloudIntermediate experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)Intermediate experience with containerization technologies (Docker, GKE)Familiarity with identity and access models in on-prem (Active Directory) and public cloud (SAML, OIDC, Workforce Identity Federation)Intermediate to expert knowledge of IP networking, routing, network security, and Cloud InterconnectPreferred Experience:Google Cloud Certifications in Machine Learning, DevOps, Security, or NetworkingKnowledge of PCI, HIPAA, and HITRUST compliance related to cloud infrastructureFamiliarity with GitOps conceptsUnderstanding of common Infrastructure as Code and DevOps patterns such as Terraform, immutable deployments, and CI/CD pipelinesExperience with Azure and/or AWSIndustry knowledge in sectors such as:
Healthcare/HealthTechFinancial Services/FinTechSaaSE-Commerce
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