Requisition Number:
70468
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OVERVIEW
The Lead Cloud Strategist leads the design, development and implementation of innovative cloud solutions. The position is responsible for ensuring our Cloud vision is implemented according to security and operational best practices. This includes automating cloud operational activities, codifying security controls and remediation, and developing methods to test and validate all controls. This position will lead the onboarding effort for new Cloud Platforms and ensure that the proper controls are documented, implemented and updated as Cloud features are enhanced or changed by our cloud providers.
ROLE SUMMARY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in planning, implementation, and growth of our Cloud strategy
- Reviews cloud services and defines Operation and Security controls. Designs and implements automations to remediate infrastructure deviances from controls.
- Creates standards for Cloud Operations and infrastructure deployment. Creates and utilizes infrastructure versioned templates that meet these standards and makes them accessible to product teams for application automated deployment.
- Consults and makes recommendations on Cloud based application deployments to ensure that they follow best practices in the areas of Security, Availability, Cost Optimization, and compliance controls.
- Coordinates across support teams to quickly resolve disruptions to technology services, performs root cause analysis, and takes preventative measures
- Reviews planned changes for alignment to target state and for adherence to policies before being implemented into the technology environment
- Works across teams to review technology portfolio and make recommendations for procedures and practices
- Reviews production readiness of technology solutions and application deployments
- Acts as advisor to management and key external stakeholders on broad-ranging projects
- Reviews performance trends across the broader technology portfolio and initiates actions to address areas at risk for potential impacts
- Proactively identifies and addresses vulnerabilities across the technology environment
- Evaluates capacity utilization and initiates projects to address areas of excess and shortages proactively
- Leads disciplinary or cross-functional program of notable risk; uses sophisticated analytical thought to identify innovative solutions
- Solicits diverse perspectives and input from others to deal with emerging issues or identify effective approaches for completing work
- Provides feedback and coaching to others who have management responsibility of resources
- Mentors more junior members of the team
- Proactively helps team members/makes suggestions to improve practices
- Ability to be on-call and/or work during off-hours
REQUIREMENTS
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
Work Flexibility
This role is eligible for remote work up to three days a week.
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Lead Cloud Strategist
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Maryland, US
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Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.
Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:
• Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions
• Flexible and remote work opportunities
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates’ well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
