Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect

DescriptionThe Senior Architect, Cloud Infrastructure is responsible for the design, architecture, implementation, coordination, and maturity of technologies supporting complex corporate infrastructure in a multi-tenant hybrid cloud environment. Leveraging deep technical expertise, this role will provide technical leadership for systems and services, on multiple cloud platforms, including Azure and AWS. This role will be responsible for troubleshooting, analyzing, resolution and documentation of service impacting events, including but not limited to, recommendation and implementation of approved solutions to ensure high availability and reliability. The ability to research, evaluate and recommend cloud services and tools to optimize infrastructure application and performance in addition to collaborating cross functionally to define cloud strategies and roadmaps will be essential in this role. Here's what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:Job DutiesAutomate the build, maintaining and supporting the infrastructure environment throughout the full lifecycle process, proactively recommending and documenting options to improve the environmentDeploy applications, systems, and services into complex multi-tenant hybrid cloud environmentsDefine system and service monitors and alerts, identify and resolve performance and capacity issues proactivelyDevelop and/or leads the development of low level and as-built architecture design documentationCreate and maintain documentation of all system builds and modificationsPartner with IT support groups to help perform root cause analysis of issues and identify solutionsRecommend and adjust system configurations to optimize system performance and functionalityWork within a change control environment, following organizational change policy, documenting, and scheduling all changes prior to implementationMentor and guide fellow Engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvementInstallation, configuring, and testing of system softwareOccasional participation in after-hours systems implementations (as necessary) and after-hours support rotationAssist in planning and participate disaster recovery proceduresEssential SkillsMinimum 7 years’ experience providing solutions-based data processing experience with a concentration in cloud-based systems engineering, operating systems and network design/configuration and managementStrong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, storage, and security technologiesExtensive experience engineering with enterprise Cloud Services to include Azure and AWSExperience with recovery and high availability methodologies and technologies supporting an enterprise-wide environmentExperience analyzing assigned specifications, planning, engineering, and implementation of infrastructure solutions Experience in the development and configuration of monitoring and alerting thresholds for infrastructure servicesIn depth knowledge and experience working with datacenter technologies and Server Operating systems to include Microsoft server environments, experience with Linux Operating systems is a plusExperience in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines is a plusProficiency with infrastructure as a code as well as containerization and orchestration are a plusAbility to effectively prioritize tasks, effectively managing a variety of responsibilities Strong business communication skills; able to write/speak clearly and professionally for a variety of audiences Proven ability to educate, mentor and instruct fellow team members on cloud services and technologies Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders Analytical problem solving skills; ability to resolve complex issues with minimal direction Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft 365 applications including VisioMinimum Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems is preferred, or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree Certification/License: One or more of the following current certifications; AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, preferred Location:   Hillsboro, OR 97124 | Rocklin, CA 95765  (HYBRID)Target Compensation in Hillsboro, OR: $135k - $155k annually + annual bonusTarget Compensation in Rocklin, CA 95765: $150k - $170k annually + annual bonusBenefits options include: Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage401K matching up to 5% per pay periodAccrue up to 17 days of Paid Time Off your first year of employment11 paid federal holidaysSpecial employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility for special employee pricing is subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)What makes First Tech different? Click here to learn more! First Tech is not currently offering Visa transfer/ sponsorship for this position    #LI-KW1