Remote Senior Cloud Architect, Remote USA

Description:

• The Senior Cloud Architect will develop, implement, and manage a multi-tenant Cloud strategy for the Managed Services offering.
• This role involves creating cloud reference architectures for various deployment topologies.
• The architect will document architectural guiding principles and standardize specifications for the managed services offering.
• Responsibilities include assessing, designing, implementing, automating, and documenting security solutions and processes to meet compliance requirements.
• The position requires partnering with Security Operations teams to define and implement best practices around Cloud security.
• The architect will work with key stakeholders to develop baseline cloud, container, and application security standards.
• The role includes developing cost/utilization tracking and attribution processes for all Cloud Service Providers.
• The architect will maintain documentation for cloud security systems and procedures.
• The position involves driving proof of concepts and technology research while evaluating, selecting, and integrating innovative technologies.
• The architect will generate detailed documentation including conceptual design, logical design, physical design, bill of materials, as-built diagrams, knowledge transfer materials, FAQs, and transition to operations needs.
• Acting as a subject matter expert, the architect will deliver projects from initiation to successful implementation.
• The role includes leading C-Level/Executive briefing presentations covering roadmap direction, technology considerations, and fit with client needs in the context of business and IT objectives.
• The architect will evangelize Cloud technology vision and strategy, solutions, and best practices with senior management and other groups within the company.
• Providing multi-cloud thought leadership and collaborating with the Operations team to remove technical roadblocks is essential.
• The architect is accountable for ensuring accurate reporting of working hours in Netsuite and tracking billable hours as a critical aspect of project management and delivery.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Solutions Architect and securing cloud solutions (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or another IT-related program is necessary.
• Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience identifying security issues, risks, and developing risk mitigation plans to meet audit requirements, with a good understanding of cloud security threats.
• Deep experience with hyperscalers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and interconnect/colo players is essential.
• Solid experience with application architectures and an effective understanding of how to move and/or refactor in the cloud is required.
• Experience in communicating complex technical product and service architectures at both the C-suite level and the deep technical expert level is necessary.
• A deep understanding of cloud best practices and formal certification in one of the big three cloud technologies (Azure Security Certification) is required.
• Extensive experience in securing operating systems, firewalls, networks, systems, databases, and application architectures is necessary.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and their impact on design considerations (HIPAA, ISO, HITRUST) is required.
• Experience with antivirus, IDS/IPS, WAFs, NSG, Express route, and Application Firewalls is essential.
• Proficiency in networking and security is required.
• Advanced expertise in common cloud services (Databases, Containers, Compute, Storage, Serverless) is necessary.
• Experience in performance management of database engines (MySQL, MSSQL, Postgres, DynamoDB, MongoDB, ElasticSearch) is required.
• Experience working with Identity protocols (PIM, OAuth/OpenID) and Threat modeling is necessary.
• Knowledge of data center architecture and components such as routing and switching technologies is required.
• Candidates should be highly responsive with a customer-first mindset and be highly self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• The ability to prioritize and track multiple projects in parallel is essential.
• Team-oriented skills and the ability to work within a collaborative environment are necessary.
• Candidates must act as trusted advisors with exceptional technical vision, knowledge, and judgment in the multi-cloud, hybrid-IT space.
• Creative problem-solving and innovation skills are required.
• The capability to lead and mentor others is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential.
• Strong interpersonal networking abilities within the organization and with external customers are required.

Benefits:

• The position offers a remote work environment.
• There is a flexible time away from work policy, including PTO, personal, and sick days.
• A competitive salary and health/medical benefits are provided.
• Employees can contribute to RRSP/TFSA/401K plans.
• Life and disability insurance is included.
• An Employee Assistance Program is available.
• The company offers a FHIR Study Program and Skillsoft Learning opportunities.
• Employees can participate in the Super HAPI Fun Club.
• Smile Digital Health values respect, inclusion, and diversity, fostering a workplace that empowers individuals to bring their authentic selves to work.