Midrand, South Africa | Posted on 19/12/2024
The Cloud Architect will design, implement, and manage cloud solutions that align with the organization's goals. The role ensures that the cloud environment is scalable, secure, and optimized to meet business and stakeholder requirements while driving continuous improvement in cloud resource utilization.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements Gathering and Analysis:
Identify and document business and technical requirements for cloud solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs and define scalable cloud solutions to meet organizational goals.
Develop comprehensive cloud architecture plans, including components, services, and integrations.
Ensure the architecture adheres to industry best practices, security protocols, and compliance standards.
Implementation and Deployment:
Execute cloud architecture plans, including the configuration and deployment of cloud resources.
Lead and support migration projects from on-premises to cloud environments.
Monitoring and Management:
Monitor cloud environments to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.
Implement tools for performance tracking, logging, and alerting to manage resources effectively.
Optimization and Continuous Improvement:
Review and optimize cloud resource allocation to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Incorporate feedback from stakeholders to refine and enhance cloud solutions.
Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and trends to propose upgrades and improvements.
RequirementsQualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Certification in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect).
Proven experience in cloud architecture, design, and implementation.
Proficiency in cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of cloud computing, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve performance or scalability issues in cloud environments.
Project Management: Skilled in planning and executing cloud migration and deployment projects.
Security Knowledge: Understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
Collaboration: Capable of working with cross-functional teams and engaging with stakeholders to align cloud solutions with organizational needs.
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