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Cloud Enterprise Architect Buffalo, NY ( Hybrid 3 days onsite/2 days remote)/ open for 100% Remote also 6+-month contract Web Cam Interview $70-$80/Hr on W2 NOTES FROM MANAGER / REQUIRED SKILLS & EXP .: • Skill Set 1: Detailed Solutions Architecture • Skill Set 2: Cloud experience • Skill Set 3: Strong communication skills Job Summary • As a Cloud Architect at M&T Bank, you will play a pivotal role in the bank's strategic transition from an on-premises data center to a hybrid model involving colocation and a single public cloud. • This position requires a deep understanding of banking compliance and U.S. Federal regulations, as well as expertise in designing and implementing cloud solutions that align with the bank's operational and security standards. Key Responsibilities • Strategic Planning: Develop and refine the roadmap for transitioning to a hybrid cloud model, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. • High-Level Design: Create comprehensive high-level designs for cloud architecture, addressing scalability, security, and compliance. • Detailed Solutions Architecture : Translate high-level designs into detailed solutions architecture, providing clear guidance for implementation teams. • Compliance Expertise: Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to banking compliance standards and U.S. Federal regulations. • Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and business units, to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions. • Implementation Guidance: Lead and guide implementation teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. • Trusted Advisor: Build strong relationships with management, providing expert advice and insights to support decision-making. • Communication : Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding and collaboration. • Third Party Engagement: Ensures seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners directly impacting SLAs, cost, performance, and agility in hybrid cloud environments. Expected Skills • Strong Communication Skills: The ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, collaborate effectively across teams, and ensure smooth project execution. • Security and Compliance: Familiarity with Azure Security Center, identity management using Azure AD, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. • Networking Fundamentals: Understanding virtual networks, subnets, load balancers, DNS, and hybrid connectivity in Azure environments. • Cloud Computing Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cloud principles, services, and architecture, particularly with Microsoft Azure. • Solution Architecture: Designing scalable, secure, and efficient solutions blueprints to meet organizational needs. • Azure Services Mastery: Proficiency in Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure App Services, and Azure Cosmos DB. • Automation and DevOps: Skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and expertise in CI/CD pipelines. • Data Management : Competence in Azure data storage options, data migration strategies, and analytics services. • Cost Optimization : The ability to manage resources effectively and implement strategies for cost control within Azure environments. • Critical Thinking Skills: A creative and analytical approach to diagnosing and resolving technical challenges. • Continuous Learning: Staying updated on Azure's rapidly evolving tools, features, and best practices. Expected Knowledge • Container Orchestration Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes-based platforms like AKS and OpenShift for managing containerized applications. • DevOps Integration: Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments. • Application Deployment: Understanding how to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently in OpenShift. • Security Practices: Familiarity with OpenShift's built-in security features, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and security contexts for containers. • Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenShift's native monitoring solutions. • Customization and Extensibility: Ability to use OpenShift templates, operators, and Helm charts for personalized deployments. • Data Warehousing Concepts: Understanding of Snowflake's cloud-native data warehouse architecture, as well as Data Bricks and Fabric. • Data Integration Patterns: Experience in designing data exchange patterns between on premises and public cloud for synchronized, a synchronized and batch exchange. • Data Sharing Capabilities: Familiarity with Snowflake's data-sharing capabilities for seamless collaboration across organizations. Qualifications • Education: Bachelor's in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field • 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments. • Knowledge of Colo providers, data center operations, and SLA management • Certifications in Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Certified Cloud Service Manager, DevOps Engineer Expected Deliverables • Cloud Transition Roadmap: A detailed plan outlining the steps for migrating to a hybrid cloud model. • High-Level Design Documents : Comprehensive documentation of the proposed cloud architecture. • Solutions Architecture Blueprints: Detailed designs ready for implementation. • Compliance Reports: Documentation demonstrating adherence to regulatory requirements. • Implementation Plans: Clear and actionable plans for deploying cloud solutions. • Performance Metrics: Reports on the effectiveness and efficiency of implemented solutions. • Stakeholder Presentations: Engaging presentations to communicate progress and outcomes to management and other stakeholders. • This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving innovation in the financial sector. Please provide candidates responses for ALL of the questions below to confirm they have ALL of the required skills/experience (please reply ASAP as submittals to our client are time sensitive): • Do you reside in or near the Buffalo, NY or area to be onsite from day 1 for a hybrid work model, or open to relocation at your own expense to be onsite in a hybrid work model from day 1, or seeing 100% remote? • If hired, are you able to work on Globalquest's W2 without any issues? • Do you have any issues working in Eastern time zone hours? • LinkedIn profile link? • Yrs. of IT exp. overall? • Yrs. of exp. as an Enterprise Architect? • How many yrs. of exp. in cloud architecture focused on Azure hybrid environments (Min. of 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments required)? • Yrs. of exp./knowledge of Colo providers, data center operations, and SLA management (required)? • Certifications in Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Certified Cloud Service Manager, DevOps Engineer (required)? • Yrs. of exp. w/ Container Orchestration Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes-based platforms like AKS and OpenShift for managing containerized applications? • Yrs. of exp. w/ DevOps Integration: Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments? • Yrs. of exp. w/ Application Deployment: Understanding how to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently in OpenShift? • Yrs. of exp. w/ Security Practices: Familiarity with OpenShift's built-in security features, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and security contexts for containers? • Yrs. of exp. w/ Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenShift's native monitoring solutions? • Yrs. of exp. w/ Customization and Extensibility: Ability to use OpenShift templates, operators, and Helm charts for personalized deployments? • Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Warehousing Concepts: Understanding of Snowflake's cloud-native data warehouse architecture, as well as Data Bricks and Fabric? • Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Integration Patterns: Experience in designing data exchange patterns between on premises and public cloud for synchronized, a synchronized and batch exchange? • Yrs. of exp. w/ Data Sharing Capabilities: Familiarity with Snowflake's data-sharing capabilities for seamless collaboration across organizations? • Do you possess a Bachelor's in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field (required)?

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