Sr. Enterprise Cloud Architect (Remote Work Eligible)

Company: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location: Sparks
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! As a Sr Enterprise Cloud Architect, you'll be responsible for SNC's cloud strategy, architecture, and adoption, guiding the development and support of assigned enterprise cloud initiatives of high priority and complexity through strategic blueprints and roadmaps. You'll ensure cloud solutions align to Enterprise Architecture strategies, standards, and patterns across business, data, applications, and infrastructure architecture layers of high priority and complexity. You'll coordinate activities with leadership, architects, SMEs, and program management to support architecture governance and ensure alignment of IT products/projects with Enterprise Architecture standards, blueprints, and roadmaps, and reduce costs and risks by reducing duplication and redundancy across capabilities.

Your duties will also include developing reference architectures and guidelines for technology adoption and implementation (i.e. cloud migration, application modernization, ERP integration etc.), creating enterprise patterns, models, designs, standards, and monitoring and identifying leading technology trends. Additionally, you'll facilitate coordination with business area leadership & architects, SMEs, IT leadership, Cyber Security, and program management to build support, staying current on cloud strategies and technologies as they apply to SNC. Focus on building a sustainable, highly automated, and efficient environment. Design a hybrid cloud environment with production support efficiency in mind. Cloud scope includes public, private internal, hybrid, and multi-cloud (e.g. Azure, AWS)As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications. Learn more about SNC's Corporate teamThis role is open to 100% remote work in most statesMust-haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Business, Computer Science or a related field of study and 10 or more years of relevant experience and 3 or more years of cloud experience.
• A higher-level degree may substitute for experience
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Deploying and operating Azure or AWS services
• Experience in public, private internal, hybrid, and/or multi-cloud environments
• Familiar with service designing and pricing of cloud-based solutions
• Developing reference architectures and guidelines for technology adoption and implementation (i.e. cloud migration, application modernization, ERP integration etc.), creating enterprise patterns, models, designs, standards, and monitoring and identifying leading technology trends.
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, highly professional, diplomatic, demonstrated executive-level presence, outstanding stewardship, and relationship building skills.
• Strong working knowledge of LAN, WAN, and SDWAN concepts, architectures and configurations
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required. Learn more about the background check process for Security ClearancesPreferred:
  • Cloud Solutions Architect Professional level certifications in AWS and/or Azure
  • Automation, orchestration, and/or DevOps experience
  • Advanced experience with enterprise architecture, capability planning, and alignment of IT to corporate and Business Area strategy
  • Vendor management
  • Experience with AWS and Azure GovCloud and CMMC compliance
  • Experience with Cloud Readiness assessments and migrations between on-prem and AWS and Azure cloud using common migration processes and tools
  • Strong working knowledge of Identity Architecture concepts and solutions such as SAML 2.0, OpenID/Oauth, Kerberos, etc..
  • Experience and working knowledge of Big Data concepts and technologies in the cloud including Data Engineering, Data Wrangling, EDW, ETL/ELT, etc---
  • Familiarity with Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
  • Designing, developing, and integrating applications
  • Track record for remaining unbiased toward any specific technology or vendor; and being more interested in results than personal preferences
  • Understanding of business organization, politics and culture, and analyzing competitive situations
  • Positive and proactive style with excellent communication skills
  • Innovating and thinking creatively
  • Ability to develop and institutionalize an enterprise perspectiveEstimated Starting Salary Range: $122,360.91 - $152,951.14IMPORTANT NOTICE:This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNCSNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.In accordance with Executive Order 14042: Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, SNC Is required to comply with protocols. SNC aligns its COVID requirements, including mandatory vaccine requirements for employees, based on the status of applicable court orders and injunctions. SNC will take no action to implement the requirements in locations subject to a court order prohibiting the enforcement of Executive Order 14042 protocols. The status of these protocols are subject to change depending on the course of ongoing litigation, and candidates may later be required to show proof of COVID vaccination or have an approved exemption.At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

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