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Reporting to the Applications Deputy Assistant Director, the Cloud Solutions Architect is responsible for managing the front-end platform architecture within the organization, including integration and continuous deployment, implementing best practices for system optimization and system security, setting standards for monitoring application behavior in the real world, troubleshooting system failures, and preventing recurrence.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage and direct subordinate staff (work assignments, setting priorities, hiring, discipline, providing training, approving leave requests, and preparing evaluations).
Develop and organize cloud systems, with a focus on enabling machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities, and will regularly evaluate cloud applications, hardware, and software.
Analyze, manage, and monitor cloud-based services and applications to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and security. Troubleshoot system failure and prevent recurrence.
Implement security best practices, such as identity management, encryption, and firewalls, to protect cloud resources.
Perform cloud capacity planning. Develop cloud policies and define governance frameworks for the operation and management of cloud services.

Knowledge:
Cloud computing technologies and current computing trends
Technical expertise in the Azure cloud platform, IaC, and security compliance
Application architecture
Automation and orchestration
Governance
I&O (input and output)
Integration architecture
IT Service Management/IT Operations Management
Strategic Cost and Resource Management
Security
Vendor management
Skills:
Thought leadership and change agency
Communication and collaboration, and delegation
Cloud Solutions, and Cloud Identity Management
Management of resources and budget for assigned area
Establishment of guidelines and policies
Abilities:
Works under minimal supervision
Collaborate, empower and connect with a variety of other architecture roles in the organization
Lead cultural change for cloud adoption including developing and coordinating cloud architecture
Develop a cloud strategy and coordinate the adaptation process

Minimum:
5+ years of experience in Cloud Solutions including Architecture, developing and deploying Applications and Platforms to the Public Cloud.
Preferred:
Current certification in one of the following Public Cloud Architectures: - AWS Certified Solutions Architect- Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect- Azure Solutions Architect. Excellent knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current computing trends. Effective communication skills (written and verbal) to properly articulate complicated cloud reports to management and other IT development partners. Effective Presentation skills, present to IT managers and C-level execs.

Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
A variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).
Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
Voluntary participation.
Program administered through Nationwide.
Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.