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Sr. Cloud Architect

Employer
CGI Group, Inc.
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Mar 7, 2021

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Sr. Cloud Architect Position Description CGI Federal is looking for a Sr. Cloud Architect that is experienced in developing and supporting AWS cloud environments. As a Cloud Architect, the individual will manage the customer's future transition from on premise environments into hybrid-cloud architectures. The role requires the ability to provide new services effectively and optimize existing environments. In addition, the Architect will play a strategic role in proposing new cloud solutions for existing and future clients for our International Diplomacy Assistance and Commerce Business Unit.Your future duties and responsibilities* Infrastructure and network troubleshooting support pertaining to VPC, security groups and COLO* Providing a solution to migrate to migrate workloads into AWS* Generate ad-hoc reports based on client requirements leveraging AWS CLI, Python or other AWS supported SDK* Introduce new IAM roles, policies based on client requirements* Act as subject matter expert (SME): Develop SOP, recommend best practices to assist the agency in developing their AWS governance model and support IT operations* Be available for potential on-call support to an agency on a rotational 24x7x365 basis* Adhere to the agency's change management process while implementing changes, and document the entire change proposed.* Work with different contractors/vendors supporting ongoing effort of various integrations to AWS* Ability to develop and run test plan(s)* Technically support and answer questions during the weekly in-person/conference call meetings* Great coordination and logistical skills with team and customer stakeholders to ensure changes are well communicated and executed* Technically support AT&T and Verizon MTIPS connections* Technically support Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric connections* Understanding of Agile, DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is strongly desired* Gain approval for testing and implementation through the technical review board (TRB) and change control board (CCB) meetings* Ensure the process is fully documented* Implement with no outages* Participate in future technical challenges if required by the proposal team* Work is located in Fairfax and Washington DC. Travel limited. Parking provided when requiredRequired qualifications to be successful in this role* Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of IT working experience minimum* DoD Secret (Minimum), TS or higher preferred* Must possess an AWS Solution Architect Professional certification, as well as a second certification (preferably either Azure or AWS related)* Minimum five (5) years of hands on working experience with AWS. Experience must include: working with AWS CloudFormation, AWS Lambda and AWS CLI, AWS Console and Cloudwatch.* Aware of current AWS technologies to formulate new solution and/or make recommendations to better the current business process* Experienced with developing Governance, and establishing a Shared Services framework* Must be experienced setting up AWS VPC's, NACL's, and Security Groups* Must be knowledgeable about AWS in IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS services* Must have subject matter expertise on the following PAAS and SAAS AWS offerings: AWS RDS, AWS Elastic Container Service AWS Elasticsearch, AWS Elastic Container Registry, AWS EKS, AWS Cassandra, AWS Elasticache, AWS Sage Maker, AWS EMR* Proficient in creating and producing proposed cloud solutions to future customers face to face* Proficient in creating and producing proposed cloud solutions to future customers using MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Visio* Proficient in research, technical writing and good oral communication* Experience performing right-sizing and cost optimization#CGIFederalJobBuild your career with us.It is an extraordinary time to be in business. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, CGI is at the center of this change-supporting our clients' digital journeys and offering our professionals exciting career opportunities. At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.Be part of building one of the largest independent technology and business services firms in the world.Learn more about CGI at www.cgi.com .No unsolicited agency referrals please.CGI is an equal opportunity employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the US, please email the CGI US Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.All CGI offers of employment in the US are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.Skills Amazon CloudFrontAmazon Elastic Cloud ComputeAWS CertAdvNetworkingSpecialtyAWS Certified Cloud PractitionerAWS Solution ArchitectCloud Computing

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