IT Cloud Architect

Brown University HealthProvidence, RI

$110,302 - $182,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Network (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE)

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$110,302-$182,000/year

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager of Service Operations, the IT Cloud Architect should have expert level knowledge of Brown University Health's server and network environment. Responsible for managing a multi-cloud infrastructure solution that may leverage Microsoft Azure, Google, Amazon Web Services, Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESX, Citrix XenApp. Your primary goal is to ensure that Brown University Health's cloud environments are secure, scalable, and cost-efficient while meeting the business needs. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and technical needs.
Design cloud architectures that meet scalability, performance, security, and compliance requirements.
Create detailed technical design documents, including diagrams, for cloud solutions.
Deploy and configure cloud resources, virtual machines, containers, and services in Azure and AWS.
Automate deployment and management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager templates.
Implement security best practices and access controls to protect cloud environments.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or S.
Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement, optimizing resource usage.
Implement scaling strategies to handle increased workloads and traffic.
Control and optimize cloud costs by identifying cost-effective services, rightsizing resources, and implementing cost monitoring tools.
Recommend cost-saving strategies and budget allocation.
Design and implement high availability solutions, including failover and disaster recovery.
Create backup and data retention strategies to ensure data resilience.
Develop scripts and automation workflows to streamline provisioning, scaling, and maintenance processes.
Implement CI/CD pipelines for application deployment.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud environments and configurations.
Provide training and guidance to internal teams on cloud best practices.
Stay current with Azure and AWS services, updates, and pricing changes.
Assess and recommend new services that can improve infrastructure and operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or IT Security is preferred. The IT Cloud Architect should have 5+ years of experience in cloud design and implementation. Industry certification in management and operation of at least one of: Cisco UCS, Citrix XenApp, Azure, AWS, Windows Server, Cisco networking, and VMware.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience with Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with cloud-related tools, scripting, and programming languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
Proven experience in cloud architecture and implementation.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.
Strong understanding of networking, security, and virtualization technologies.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to document processes clearly.
Knowledge of IT security and compliance best practices.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Strong project management and teamwork abilities.
Ability to document technical solutions to meet business needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

PAY RANGE

$110,302.40 - $182,000.00

LOCATION

Corporate Headquarters- 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903

WORK TYPE

M-F 8:00am- 5:00pm

WORK SHIFT

Day

DAILY HOURS

8 hours

DRIVING REQUIRED

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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Candidates can expect a pay range of $110,302.4 and $182,000 per year.

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Brown University Health lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Brown University Health?

Brown University Health is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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The education requirement for this position is Network (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

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Brown University Health offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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