Architect, Cloud Systems – GCP (Google Cloud Professional) (SME)

Job Title: Engineer; Cloud Systems or Architect, Cloud Systems – GCP (Google Cloud Professional) (SME)

Location: Eagan, MN / Remote

Summar

yClient CIO Architecture, Strategy & Innovation (CASI) is responsible to assist Vice President of Information Technology (IT) design, develop, maintain, support, and translate corporate business vision and strategy along with stakeholder input into objectives for building, enhancing, or replacing business and IT systems capabilities, together with an implementation of a comprehensive IT roadmap, all-the-while maintaining resilience to change as a key architectural and strategy objective for the enterprise. In the fast-paced world of IT, agility and responsiveness to the frequently occurring changes in direction are a must, even while moving continuously forward implementing elements of the Postmaster General’s “Delivering for America” 10-year plan

.To support the client’s mission, projects, and system requirements, the client requires sophisticated information technology systems support services by experienced professionals. The CASI team demonstrates leadership by evaluating and driving implementation of innovative solutions for technology infrastructure and application architecture

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Descripti

onResponsible for designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure and platforms required for cloud computing. Analyzes system requirements and ensures that systems will be securely integrated with current applications. Has a deep understanding of system development in cloud environments, including Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS

).Ideally requires a bachelor's degree or demonstrated architectural experience in the area of specialization. Experience communicating with key executives in a concise yet analytical manne

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Required Skills & Experience (Must Ha

ve)Chosen resource must demonstrate these capabilities through actual work experience not merely traini

• ng:Expert knowledge of Google Cloud services and have an Active Google Cloud Associate or Professional Certificati
• on.Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and evaluate existing and proposed business systems and procedures, develop requirements and identify Google Cloud-centric system solutions in detailed measurable terms that achieve optimum performance and cost effectivene
• ss.Knowledge of industry developments, business information systems and practices, development methods, procedures, standards, techniques, Agile application life cycle, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, and current cloud technologies, particularly Google Clo
• ud.Experience leading the design, development and deployment of performant cloud business software, particularly Google Cloud, at scale or current hands-on technology infrastructure, network, compute, storage, and virtualization experien
• ce.Ability to integrate cloud services, particularly Google Cloud, with other SaaS or on-premise technologies from leading vendor products such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, HP, Linux, SAP, e
• tc.Experience with IT compliance and risk management requirements in regulated environments such as SOX and PCI for cloud applications, particularly on Google Clo
• ud.Ability to automate complex tasks on Google Cloud using scripting or coding skills and tools such
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ave)Chosen resource should exhibit through actual work experience not merely train

• ing:Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, sufficient to develop and present management briefings; provide written and/or verbal guidance on technical issues; and prepare/present recommendations and repo
• rts.Using design patterns for building scalable and maintainable applications/soluti
• ons.Clearly document code, models, and technical soluti
• ons.Proficiency in Generative AI and Prompt Engineer
• ing.Continuous learning and adaptability in a very large IT organizat
• ion.Communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and executive stakehold
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• tly.Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific