Cloud Architect

Genesis10 is currently seeking a GIS Cloud Architect - Remote position with a Utility Technology Services Company located in Waukesha, WI. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role serves as a cloud technology professional for the Enterprise Architecture Practice Area, providing technical direction and problem-solving expertise for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) cloud-related projects. The ideal candidate will design new cloud solutions, modernize existing systems, and migrate on-premise systems for customers, acting as a cloud subject matter expert for utility workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to GIS cloud Enterprise Architecture workshops and related discussions involving utility customers
• Provide overall technical cloud expertise for system design, implementation, assessment, consulting, and managed service engagements
• Read client requirements, RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to identify cloud opportunities and develop the cloud solution and statement of work
• Manage technical cloud deliverables for projects, including architectural diagrams, use-cases, and solution design documentation
• Build high-level and detailed cloud Enterprise Architecture diagrams specifying all required software, hardware, and enterprise components
• Design cloud-native and cloud-hosted database solutions, including enterprise geodatabases
• Generate comprehensive cost estimates and budgetary estimates using native cloud providers' configuration tools
• Provide technical guidance and consulting for clients to embrace security in the cloud
• Ensure cloud solutions and deliverables are thoroughly tested, reviewed, and meet customer expectations
• Create and execute GIS cloud system tuning and system threshold testing procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or other related discipline
• 11-16 years of work experience in cloud consulting and large-scale technology projects involving cloud technologies on AWS or Microsoft Azure, preferably for utility customers
• 6-11 years of work experience in enterprise GIS with a combination of system design, Enterprise Architecture, system implementation, and system administration
• Thorough background in deploying, configuring, administering, and supporting Esri ArcGIS products, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online
• Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes, Docker, microservices, and other containerization solutions in the cloud
• Proficiency in one or more cloud deployment orchestration tools such as CloudFormation, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform
• In-depth experience with cloud security configuration and best practices
• Solid understanding of Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing and reverse proxy solutions
• Excellent interpersonal, professional, and communication skills
• Ability to work productively in a remote work-from-home environment
• Active and maintained foundational-level cloud technology certification from a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle) or ability to become certified within 12 months

Desired skills:

• Master's Degree in a related discipline
• Prior experience with Esri and open-source cloud monitoring and tuning tools like ArcGIS Monitor, Prometheus, or CloudWatch
• Recent experience with cloud-based integration tools such as Kafka, Boomi, and MuleSoft
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile implementation methodologies
• Understanding of the Esri, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Well Architected Frameworks (WAF)

Pay range: $76.00 - $86.00 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

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Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.