Information Technology Architect 1 (Cloud Operations Lead)

Under the direction of the Operations Manager (Manager Info Tech Services 1), SG-27 the Information Technology Architect 1, SG-25, will serve as the Cloud Operations Lead overseeing the Cloud Operations team and will help guide the agency’s existing and future cloud implementations. The individual will provide guidance and expertise in assisting with data, infrastructure and security governance within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The incumbent will ensure the reliability and best practices for all cloud based: data services, virtual computing, storage, backup and disaster recovery infrastructure, security protocols, access management, fiscal management, and more in a hybrid cloud setting. Responsibilities include ensuring the continuous health and availability of all cloud network resources, hardware and underlying architecture that support critical IT services.
• Design architecture for services that run on Azure and OCI by providing technical expertise and guidance in cloud technologies.
• Work with teams to champion cloud services and how they can enable the business to run more efficiently using Azure or OCI.
• Lead and coordinate migrations from on-premises deployments to a public government cloud environment.
• Work with System Architect and Application Development teams to develop standardized and best practice approaches for cloud-based applications.
• Develop models and plans for the implementation of cloud strategies and take advantage of opportunities to improve business performance.
• Implement cloud availability and performance monitoring for OAG resources
• Work with other IT teams on system analysis and application architecture for major IT cloud initiatives.
• Work with Chief Information Security Officer on security system analysis and security architecture for major cloud initiatives.
• Work with other IT teams to establish, design and support an enterprise cloud architecture that provides required capacity plans and supports the long-term strategic goals of the OAG.
• Implement Azure/OCI cloud technology policies and procedures for disaster recovery and archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of storage and stored data assets.
• Perform the full range of supervisory duties. Perform Annual & Semi-Annual performance evaluations for subordinates.
• Perform team skill assessment, gap analysis, and execute positive change through appropriate management and mentorship.
• Develop procedures, standards and internal controls for the conduct of work within the IT Cloud Operations team.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation regarding cloud configurations and operating procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.Six (6) years of information technology experience, four of which must be in network architecture and/or cloud computing.

Substitutions:
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or a related field and two years of specialized experience OR an associate's degree and four years of specialized experience.
A master's degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience.
A Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• 4+ years in-depth technical knowledge and experience working with cloud networking, storage,
• backups, services, etc.
• 3+ years’ experience with large scale cloud and hybrid architecture, including migrating on-premises applications to cloud or building cloud native services.
• 3+ years’ experience in Enterprise/Solution/Technical architecture across multiple technologies and domains.
• 3+ years’ experience in architecting cloud infrastructure and PaaS services (firewalls, VMs, storage accounts, backup/recovery, application gateways, load balancers, database offerings, API management service, etc.).
• 3+ years’ experience with large scale, complex enterprise integration systems in a highly available and high-volume environment.
• 3+ years’ integrating Azure or OCI with other cloud systems.
• 2+ years’ experience with Office 365 tenant architecture, administration and support.
• 3+ years’ experience as a Windows or Linux System Administrator.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and Infrastructure as code.
• Experience with automation through Ansible, Terraform or other similar products.