Enterprise Architect – Cloud Computing (Hybrid)

The Enterprise Architect will evaluate current hybrid cloud architectural state, propose necessary and impactful modifications, identify and roadmap desired future state. Recommendations and decisions should be made with business outcomes as top priority, and business cases built with clear cost-benefit beyond IT Department. The Enterprise Architect must bring passion, innovation, and technical discipline to the Ace IT team. What You’ll Do Responsible for strategic development of Hybrid Cloud Ecosystem Architecture Ongoing management of hybrid cloud system and application architecture roadmap Alignment of Business and Technology strategies to ensure optimal technology investments Evaluate emerging cloud technologies to position Ace for future growth Institution of architectural review processes and procedures to ensure standardization and quality within IT solutions Collaborate with and influence IT leadership and staff on technical direction for the department Who You Are You are a dynamic communicator who can interact with all levels of organization. You offer a broad and deep understanding of hybrid cloud ecosystem architecture. You can research, design, rationalize costs, and implement hybrid cloud solutions. Required Skills 10 years of architecture, design and implementation experience with large-scale, highly available, complex systems Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of organization Experience in influencing the definition, selection, and implementation of tools, technologies, and processes for large-scale projects Experience with hybrid cloud computing architecture (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform) for IaaS, PaaS and PaaS models Demonstrated ability to design security infrastructure, applications, networks, systems and equipment that impact multiple environments across all of IT Technical degree required; Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent Preferred Skills Proficient in Terraform LI-CS1 Compensation Details: $131700 - $168000 per year Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand. In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including: Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity) Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 9.6% of total eligible compensation Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability ) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales We bring them to you Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off Adoption cost reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events Identity theft protection Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies. Want to be notified when new jobs are posted? Follow the link below to create an account and set up custom job alerts: Create Job Alert We want to hear from you When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets. Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws. Disclaimer The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. 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