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Senior Cloud Solutions Architect Years of Experience: 8-10 Years Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Solutions Architect with extensive experience in designing, deploying, and optimizing Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions on Azure and AWS. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Windows Server management in cloud environments, automation strategies, and cloud security compliance. This role requires a proactive individual who can lead complex troubleshooting efforts and ensure high availability and performance of cloud applications.
Design, deploy, and optimize PaaS solutions on Azure and AWS, focusing on scalability, high availability, and performance tuning. Manage Windows Servers securely in cloud environments, specializing in Active Directory, patching, hardening, and hybrid connectivity. Drive automation strategies and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or CloudFormation for efficient PaaS/IaaS management. Design and enforce security best practices across Azure and AWS PaaS and IaaS, ensuring compliance with industry standards and managing identity, access, and data encryption. Lead complex troubleshooting for PaaS applications and Windows servers across both cloud platforms, leveraging monitoring tools and implementing disaster recovery solutions. Mandatory Skills: Proven experience in AWS Administration, including EC2 instances and related services. Strong expertise in Azure cloud services, particularly in PaaS solutions. In-depth knowledge of Windows Server (2019) management in cloud contexts. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates. Solid understanding of CLOUD SECURITY STANDARDS and compliance standards. Preferred Skills: Familiarity with disaster recovery solutions and business continuity planning. Experience with monitoring and logging tools for cloud environments. Knowledge of networking concepts and hybrid cloud architectures. Certifications in Azure and AWS (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 8-10 years of experience in cloud architecture and administration. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.