Cogent People Inc.
Senior Cloud Architect
Cogent People Inc., Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Cogent People Inc is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to support our work in the Healthcare domain.
Location : Hybrid (candidate must be able to work from the Columbia office at least 2 days in a week)
Specific Residency Requirement : Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card Holder
Responsibilities
Architecture Advice:
Provide architectural guidance to development teams, ensuring cost-effective design and implementation of cloud solutions. This includes: - Reviewing and optimizing existing cloud architectures
- Recommending cost-efficient infrastructure and services
- Promoting the use of cost-aware design patterns
- Ensuring alignment with established best practices
Leadership:
Champion principles and best practices, driving adoption across the organization Cloud Cost Optimization:
Analyze cloud usage and spending patterns to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities Synthesizing as-is processes:
Experience with efficiently documenting system architecture and associated processes using Vizio / LucidChart Cloud Financial Management:
Develop and implement cloud financial management strategies, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting Collaboration:
Work closely with stakeholders across different departments to align cloud cost management with business goals Automation:
Leverage automation tools and technologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency Continuous Improvement:
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve existing practices Mentorship:
Guide and mentor junior team members on principles and best practices Solutioning:
Facilitate problem-solving sessions to address complex challenges and foster innovation Communication: - Foster open communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and milestones
- Act as one of the points of contact between clients, stakeholders, and development teams
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders, including product managers, executives, and customers, to keep them informed of progress and address any concerns
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field Minimum of 4-10 years of cloud infrastructure engineering experience, focusing on AWS Cloud Platform AWS Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional Certification preferred Proven track record working in Agile teams and collaborating with product managers and business stakeholders Deep understanding of AWS pricing models (On-Demand, Reserved Instances, Spot Instances, Savings Plans) and cloud financial operations (FinOps) principles Expertise in tools and platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and ECS for containerization and orchestration. Skills in cloud resource optimization and cost management Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams Forward-thinking with a keen eye for identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency Desirable Skills
Experience with IaC; Terraform, AWS CDK, and Cloudformation Experience with CI/CD tools and processes (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Circle CI) Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., NewRelic, DataDog, Grafana) Deep understanding of cloud network configurations, including VPC, CDN, VPN, Direct Connect, and load balancing Knowledge of cloud security tools, best practices, and compliance standards (IAM, encryption, security groups, etc.) Solid knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, JavaScript, or PowerShell is essential for automating tasks Experience working in an Agile development environment Experience in government consulting preferred Experience in management consulting is preferred, and a client-facing role is a plus Strong understanding of AWS Cost and Usage Report (CUR) data, enabling efficient cost tracking, optimization, and insightful reporting to drive data-informed financial decisions A willingness to continually learn and adapt to the evolving technology landscape Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously Health insurance marketplace or CMS Federal Facilitated Marketplace experience preferred Benefits
Cogent People offers competitive salaries and benefits on par with the industry. A summary of our benefits is below.
Selection of health, dental and vision insurance coverage through CareFirst - Company pays 70% of health and dental insurance premiums for the employee and family
- Company pays 100% of vision insurance premium for the employee and family
Contributions towards a Retirement Plan, with a matching contribution up to 4% of your annual compensation - The company contributions are vested immediately
Life, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance (company pays 100%) 3 weeks Paid Time Off (accrued at 5 hours per pay period) 10 additional annual holidays aligned with the Federal Holiday schedule Remote work options Paid Bereavement Leave up to 3 days for an immediate family member Paid Jury Duty Leave up to 1 day
EEO Employer
Cogent People is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Full-time
Description
Cogent People Inc is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to support our work in the Healthcare domain.
Location : Hybrid (candidate must be able to work from the Columbia office at least 2 days in a week)
Specific Residency Requirement : Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card Holder
Responsibilities
Architecture Advice:
Provide architectural guidance to development teams, ensuring cost-effective design and implementation of cloud solutions. This includes: - Reviewing and optimizing existing cloud architectures
- Recommending cost-efficient infrastructure and services
- Promoting the use of cost-aware design patterns
- Ensuring alignment with established best practices
Leadership:
Champion principles and best practices, driving adoption across the organization Cloud Cost Optimization:
Analyze cloud usage and spending patterns to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities Synthesizing as-is processes:
Experience with efficiently documenting system architecture and associated processes using Vizio / LucidChart Cloud Financial Management:
Develop and implement cloud financial management strategies, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting Collaboration:
Work closely with stakeholders across different departments to align cloud cost management with business goals Automation:
Leverage automation tools and technologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency Continuous Improvement:
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve existing practices Mentorship:
Guide and mentor junior team members on principles and best practices Solutioning:
Facilitate problem-solving sessions to address complex challenges and foster innovation Communication: - Foster open communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and milestones
- Act as one of the points of contact between clients, stakeholders, and development teams
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders, including product managers, executives, and customers, to keep them informed of progress and address any concerns
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field Minimum of 4-10 years of cloud infrastructure engineering experience, focusing on AWS Cloud Platform AWS Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional Certification preferred Proven track record working in Agile teams and collaborating with product managers and business stakeholders Deep understanding of AWS pricing models (On-Demand, Reserved Instances, Spot Instances, Savings Plans) and cloud financial operations (FinOps) principles Expertise in tools and platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and ECS for containerization and orchestration. Skills in cloud resource optimization and cost management Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams Forward-thinking with a keen eye for identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency Desirable Skills
Experience with IaC; Terraform, AWS CDK, and Cloudformation Experience with CI/CD tools and processes (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Circle CI) Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., NewRelic, DataDog, Grafana) Deep understanding of cloud network configurations, including VPC, CDN, VPN, Direct Connect, and load balancing Knowledge of cloud security tools, best practices, and compliance standards (IAM, encryption, security groups, etc.) Solid knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, JavaScript, or PowerShell is essential for automating tasks Experience working in an Agile development environment Experience in government consulting preferred Experience in management consulting is preferred, and a client-facing role is a plus Strong understanding of AWS Cost and Usage Report (CUR) data, enabling efficient cost tracking, optimization, and insightful reporting to drive data-informed financial decisions A willingness to continually learn and adapt to the evolving technology landscape Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously Health insurance marketplace or CMS Federal Facilitated Marketplace experience preferred Benefits
Cogent People offers competitive salaries and benefits on par with the industry. A summary of our benefits is below.
Selection of health, dental and vision insurance coverage through CareFirst - Company pays 70% of health and dental insurance premiums for the employee and family
- Company pays 100% of vision insurance premium for the employee and family
Contributions towards a Retirement Plan, with a matching contribution up to 4% of your annual compensation - The company contributions are vested immediately
Life, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance (company pays 100%) 3 weeks Paid Time Off (accrued at 5 hours per pay period) 10 additional annual holidays aligned with the Federal Holiday schedule Remote work options Paid Bereavement Leave up to 3 days for an immediate family member Paid Jury Duty Leave up to 1 day
EEO Employer
Cogent People is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.