Onshore Cloud Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in cloud architecture, cloud native patterns, container management, and cloud computing capabilities, with a strong emphasis on security best practices;

• Design, develop, and deploy systems in Government on Commercial Cloud (GCC) and Commercial Cloud (CC), ensuring robust security controls and network boundary controls are integrated;

• Utilize cloud security controls, network boundary controls, and related toolsets to ensure the security posture of cloud resources;

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and integrate DevOps for all applications in GCC, including the necessary pipeline and integrations, with a focus on security automation and compliance;

• Deploy, configure, and upgrade cloud resources while adhering to stringent security requirements during project implementation;

• Monitor and review all cloud resources, taking necessary actions to resolve security-related issues and optimize resource spending in alignment with Government Commercial Cloud (GCC) guidelines;

• Collaborate with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to implement necessary changes and improve the security posture of cloud resources based on recommendations and best practices;

• Set up new development tools and infrastructure in the CI/CD landscape, focusing on security automation and compliance;

• Automate and improve development and release processes with a strong emphasis on security best practices;

• Maintain and adopt Agile best practices and lifecycles for process workflows, ensuring security considerations are integrated throughout the development lifecycle;

• Develop and maintain cloud solutions, server, storage, and network in accordance with IM8 policies and best practices, with a strong focus on security and compliance;

• Collaborate closely with partners, vendors, application developers, and other teams to implement new systems with a security-first mindset;

• Support projects in accordance with technical design specifications, ensuring security requirements are met;

• Assist in Proof of Concept (POC) initiatives to implement end-to-end DevOps for identified applications/use cases, with a strong emphasis on security automation and compliance;

• Provide support for project updates, task lists, and procurement-related processes with a focus on security considerations;

• Assist in user acceptance testing, project documentation, and document sign-off, ensuring security requirements are met;

• Troubleshoot complex security issues and document solutions in accordance with security best practices;

• Prepare technical documents and user guides for the Cloud operations team, emphasizing security best practices and compliance; and

• Regularly review existing systems and make recommendations to improve security workflows, processes, and technology.

Qualifications and have the following skill sets

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Computer/Information Science or equivalent degree;

• Experience with implementing and managing secure cloud environments (AWS);

• Strong understanding of AWS and Azure (or GCP) cloud technologies with a focus on reliability, security controls and compliance;

• Relevant technology certifications preferred;

• Experience with ARM (or equivalent), Azure DevOps (or equivalent), Terraform (or equivalent), Ansible (or equivalent), PowerShell, etc.;

• Experience in deploying High Availability solutions on new systems and databases;

• Ability to provide and suggest cloud solutions based on best security practices and compliance requirements;

• Good understanding of ITIL processes, including Service Desk, Incident, Problem, Change, and Configuration Management;

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure in terms of cloud solutions, server, storage, backup, and network;

• Knowledge of Windows and Unix servers and network management principles with a strong emphasis on security considerations;

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to see and solve security issues before they affect business productivity;

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders, present ideas, and explain complex concepts clearly; and

• Familiar with local public sector projects and government policies and processes such as IM8, cybersecurity, data security.