Position Description
Position Overview:
Under General Direction, the Cloud Architect translates business requirements into scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions. The Cloud Architect is responsible for designing and implementing cloud-based infrastructure and services that align with the organization's digital transformation goals. This role involves creating frameworks that support cloud adoption, migration, and optimization strategies.
Job Duties:
Cloud Strategy & Planning:
Develop and implement cloud strategies that align with business objectives.
Evaluate and recommend cloud vendors services and solutions based on organizational needs.
Define cloud architecture principles and best practices.
Design & Implementation:
Design and architect scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure.
Implement cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, security, and databases.
Design transition plans for converting existing on premises footprint to appropriate cloud based/hybrid topologies and solutions.
Governance & Compliance:
Establish cloud governance policies and frameworks.
Ensure regulatory compliance with industry standard(s).
Monitor and manage cloud resources to optimize performance and cost.
Collaboration & Communication:
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
Experience:
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):
Cloud based (Azure, AWS, GCP) administration skillset across development and/or infrastructure and/or IAM, and/or networking subject matters.
Strong diagramming skills.
Communicate clearly, simply, and effectively with staff at all levels.
Strong knowledge of personal computers and various software, specifically Microsoft Office/0365/M365 suite.
Strategic thinker with a strong business relationship acumen
Results-driven and detail-oriented
Collaborative team player with strong leadership abilities
Adaptable to change and comfortable working in ambiguous scenarios.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 40Hrs
Hybrid Schedule: Minimum 2 Days In-Office (Non- Negotiable)
May be required to work more than forty hours during the workweek and/or weekends or on-call 24 hours a day to meet special projects or deadlines
Subject to performing other duties as assigned
Location:
1111 Fannin St., Houston, Tx. 77002
Must live or plan to live in the Houston Texas metropolitan area
Salary:
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
