Cloud Architect - Gatwick - Perm

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Cloud Architect Gatwick Area - RH6 Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 This international, multi-site, state of the art high tech business is pioneering significant innovations in its' field. They currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cloud Architect with exceptional technical expertise and project management skills, to become part of their continuing success story. As a part of the Global IT Architecture team, the Cloud Architect role requires a strong cloud Virtualization/Application Hosting, Systems Management, Scripting & Automation around Infrastructure as Code, and Operations background. You will be responsible for developing the Operations Architecture of existing and new IaaS, Paas, SaaS, and BPaaS components pursuant to measurement, performance, charge-back, show-back, financial analysis, capacity planning, security, and business continuity/disaster recovery, leveraging the virtualization strategy through cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices. RESPONSIBILITIES                      Design and implement scalable, high-performance, high-availability public, private, and hybrid cloud environments through Microsoft Azure automation for the Global IT and Cloud Services                      You will act as SME on virtualization and cloud technologies for Global IT, EA and Cloud Services Operations and implement scalability, including performance models and road-maps, working with cross-functional teams to influence software design/compatibility/manageability in the cloud from an operations and cost efficiency perspective.                      Collaborate with the Director of Cloud Solutions, Director of Cloud Operations and Head of Global IT Infrastructure in managing cost efficient cloud Infrastructure and estimation to derive the best implementation strategies in global markets                      Plan, define, develop, and execute high level and low level Cloud design documents, policies, procedures, resources, standards and project commitments in collaboration with the Director of Cloud Operations and Head of Global IT Infrastructure.                      Maintain Infrastructure for the provisioning, configuration, and compliance of Microsoft Windows and Citrix environments.                      Drive value from 3rd party vendors through governance, KPI's and SLA's                      Serve as escalation point for technical issues and provide architectural solutions/design changes to resolve persistent issues. RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES                      Strong experience in a multi-disciplined team is critical as is your ability to clearly communicate complex technology solutions.                      BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.                      5+ years hands-on experience with Microsoft AZURE automation using JSON and Microsoft Powershell, DevOps (VSTS), and DSC                      7+ years hands-on experience with virtualization technologies including: HyperV, XenApp/Desktop, VMware.                      7+ years strong experience in managing or consulting of enterprise application infrastructure such as Citrix Xenapp and Microsoft AD & SQL. Datacenter experience is preferred.                      Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is a plus                      An in depth understanding of Public/Private/Hybrid Cloud solutions and experienced in integrating public cloud into traditional hosting/delivery models with a specific focus on Azure                      Extensive experience in conducting Cloud Readiness Assessments observing business and technical perspectives                      Experience in conducting cloud service maps, TCO analysis, security considerations as part of a wider Cloud Adoption Framework                      Strong experience in managing applications in load balanced environment.                      Strong experience with VMware technologies such as Virtual Center Operations, Automation, VMware VRA ,and Cloud tools.                      Experience in network and security architecture.                      Experience in working with Java, Web Services, SOA.                      Have familiarity with Application Servers (e.g. Apache/Tomcat).                      High commitment and the demonstrated ability to drive to positive outcomes                      Excellent English written and verbal communication skills                      Self-motivated, results-driven, pragmatic and well organized                      Strong understanding of and drive to accomplish stakeholder satisfaction/value through project delivery                      Excellent project management, organization, and team collaboration skills                      Ability to anticipate risks and devise solutions in the moment                      Comfort with ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability To apply for this opportunity, or to find out more, please email your CV to Onyx Recruitment.