IT Consultant Principal - AI, ML, Linux, Solaris, R, Apache

Various flavors of Linux and SolarisExperienced with designing systems and implementing existing and new technology.Experienced with Containerization technology such as Docker and Kubernetes.SAS Statistical platform experience.Experienced with open-source technology (R, Apache, others).Experienced with Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML).Storage administration and support.This senior-level individual contributor is primarily responsible for serving as the lead technical expert across project teams, setting technical direction across technical solutions, and overseeing all IT systems.Essential Responsibilities:Drives the execution of multiple work streams by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and updating new procedures and policies; gaining cross-functional support for objectives and priorities; translating business strategy into actionable business requirements; obtaining and distributing resources; setting standards and measuring progress; removing obstacles that impact performance; guiding performance and developing contingency plans accordingly; solving highly complex issues; and influencing the completion of project tasks by others.Practices self-leadership and promotes learning in others by soliciting and acting on performance feedback; building collaborative, cross-functional relationships; communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; providing feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership; influencing, mentoring, and coaching team members; fostering open dialogue amongst team members; evaluating and responding to the strengths and weaknesses of self and unit members; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.Leads a team of IT consultants in the development of requirements for process or system solutions which may span multiple business domains by leveraging partnerships with stakeholders and appropriate IT teams (for example, Solutions Delivery, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture).Leverages multiple business requirements gathering methodologies to identify business, functional, and non-functional requirements across the enterprise.Leads and oversees the development and documentation of comprehensive business cases to assess the costs, benefits, ROI, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of highly unique or complex solution proposals.Leads the evolution of applications, systems, and/or processes to a desired future state by translating how current processes impact business operations across the enterprise.Leads teams of IT Consultants in the mapping of current state against future state processes.Defines the impact of requirements on upstream and downstream solution components.Provides insight and influence to executive management and business leaders on how to integrate requirements with current systems and business processes across the enterprise.Reviews, evaluates, and prioritizes value gaps and opportunities for process enhancements or efficiencies.Leads solution design by translating requirements into workable business solutions and leading in design sessions with IT teams.Recommends and advocates for additional data and/or services needed to address key business issues related to process or solutions design.Leads the evaluation of third-party vendors as directed.Drives continuous process improvement by leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of standardized tools, templates, and processes across the enterprise.Recommends and advocates for regional and national process improvements which align with sustainable best practices, and the strategic and tactical goals of the business.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, CIS, or related field and a minimum of ten (10) years experience in IT consulting, business analysis, or a related field. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.Preferred Qualifications:8+ years experience in the architect/design, configuration, implementation of UNIX/Linux computing infrastructure (Redhat, CentOS, Ubuntu, Solaris).6+ years advanced scripting abilities using (bash, csh, Python).6+ years of experience working with clients and gathering requirements, providing solutions according to requirements.4+ years experience in SAS platform support, troubleshooting, and administration.Excellent communication and collaboration with team and clients.Excellent troubleshooting skills.Proficiency in vendor evaluation, budgeting, and strategic planning.Primary Location:

California, Pasadena, S. Los Robles AdministrationScheduled Weekly Hours: 40Shift: DayWorkdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, FriWorking Hours Start: 08:00 AMWorking Hours End: 05:00 PMJob Schedule: Full-timeJob Type: StandardWorker Location: OnsiteEmployee Status: RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-SCAL-01|NUE|Non Union EmployeeJob Level: Individual ContributorSpecialty: IT ConsultingDepartment: Regional Offices - Pasadena - Research Network Admin - 0806Pay Range: $164700 - $213070 / yearThe ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.Travel:

Yes, 10% of the TimeOn-site:

Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building, or hospital).Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion, and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and well-being.

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