Cloud Architect

Position Overview:

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Architect to join our IT Cloud Architecture team. This pivotal role supports MassDOT’s ongoing migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, and the integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The Senior Cloud Architect will not lead the cloud migration but will actively contribute to the architectural design and implementation, ensuring a seamless integration between cloud and on-premises environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cloud migration teams to design, implement, and optimize AWS and Azure solutions for MassDOT’s infrastructure and enterprise applications.
• Support 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, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security for transportation management systems.
• Document logical and physical designs in accordance with MassDOT policies, standards, and patterns.
• Participate in ongoing modernization of on-premises systems, focusing on effective data flow and system integration between transportation management and cloud-based services.
• Engage in design reviews, cloud roadmap discussions, and project planning with cross-functional teams.
• Assist in drafting technical requirements and ensure adherence to MassDOT's cloud governance and security policies.
• Conduct performance analysis and capacity planning to ensure optimized cloud environment configurations.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on product selection, integrations, and deployments, particularly in relation to IoT/ITS solutions.
• Stay informed about the latest trends in cloud, IoT, and ITS technologies to bring innovative ideas to MassDOT’s infrastructure.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 8+ years of experience in infrastructure delivery and support, with a strong focus on cloud architecture.
• Extensive experience with AWS and Azure, including cloud-native application development, application migration, and hybrid environments.
• Solid experience integrating IoT/ITS technologies, preferably in a transportation or government setting.
• Strong understanding of networking, cloud security, disaster recovery, and data management in hybrid cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with transportation management technologies and protocols (e.g., ITS standards, transportation signal controllers).
• Experience in agile project environments, with the ability to diagram and present cloud architectures.
• Proficient in utilizing GitHub and GitHub Actions for code management, automation, and deployment processes.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployment strategies using Terraform
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent career experience will also be considered.
• AWS Cloud Certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional) is preferred.