3cloud

Cloud Architect - Infrastructure

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cloud Computing, Information Technology, ConsultingIndustries

Job Description: Technical Delivery Lead - Azure Infrastructure

Position Overview

Are you looking for a role that motivates and challenges you? Are you ready for an opportunity for growth? Do you want to work on teams where people roll up their sleeves to take on tough problems together, and regularly blow the doors off our clients with their outstanding teamwork? If you answered yes to those questions, 3Cloud might just be for you!

At 3Cloud, we hire people who aren’t afraid to experiment or fail. We hire people who are willing to give direct and candid feedback to their managers, leaders, and team members. We hire people who jump at those opportunities because they care about our collective growth and success. We hire people who challenge and hold each other accountable for living 3Cloud’s core values because they know that it will result in amazing experiences and solutions for our clients and each other.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for providing technical delivery leadership on client engagements.
  • Lead the architectural design sessions with the clients.
  • Provide regular coaching and guidance to peers that help with the implementation, and manage client expectations all while cultivating a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
  • Help support the upskilling of team members and build their confidence in infrastructure delivery.
  • Foster and build relationships between cloud infrastructure teams (delivery, delivery excellence/PMO, and solution architecture) as well as outside of the practice.
  • Partner up with Delivery Excellence/PMO to ensure project milestones are aligned to a project plan that is inclusive of capturing key client decisions.
  • Help the delivery team reach billable targets by assisting with breaking through project blockers.
  • Help facilitate change orders and project extensions when in-flight projects call for it.
  • Help drive alignment where there are technical mesh points between other 3Cloud practice areas by providing technical oversight and direction.
  • Lead and guide multiple engagements that help enable our infrastructure team to scale out.
  • Help support teammates with unblocking engagements and remediating possible escalations before they happen.
  • Create reusable artifacts and content that enable our team members to bill their time to our clients.

Requirements

  • Extensive technical knowledge of Azure and on-prem enterprise networking to include:
    • Azure VPN/ExpressRoute with/without BGP Routing
    • Azure Firewall or 3rd Party NVAs (Palo Alto/Fortigate) in different design patterns
    • Network Routing and Segmentation
    • Network Design and Architecture
    • Routing protocols and route redistribution
    • Azure and 3rd Party Load Balancing integration (ALB, Traffic Manager, App Gateway, F5)
    • Azure DNS and 3rd party Integrations (Infoblox, WinDNS)
    • 3rd Party network integrations (Cloudstrike, Zscaler, CDN/WAF, AWS/GCP)
  • Broad deep technical knowledge across Azure technologies inclusive of:
    • Log Analytics (KQL)
    • Application Insights
    • Azure Site Recovery
    • Azure Backup
    • Azure Security
    • Azure Storage
    • Azure Automation (IaC)
    • App Services
    • Containers (AKS)
  • Previous experience working within environments that leveraged different types of carrier circuits (MPLS, VPLS, point to point, etc) and various SDWAN technologies (Cisco/Meriaki/Veptela, VMware/Velocloud).
  • Previous experience acting as the technical delivery oversight on multiple client engagements with strong consultative skills.
  • Have a strong understanding of Cloud Infrastructure solutions and the delivery/execution of how they are implemented using IaC (Bicep or Terraform).
  • Drive to maintain knowledge of the latest technologies and how they may impact existing 3Cloud offerings.
  • Understanding of cloud ecosystem and leading-edge cloud emerging technologies.
  • Performance analysis, troubleshooting and remediation techniques.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving ability.
  • Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently or as part of a virtual project team.
  • Have obtained the AZ-700 Azure Network engineer certification.

Company Information

3Cloud is a cloud solutions firm that provides a range of services to help businesses leverage the power of the cloud. We are committed to hiring individuals who are passionate about technology and dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Skills

Cloud Architecture
Infrastructure Design
Technical Leadership
Client Engagement
Team Collaboration
Project Management
Mentoring
Stakeholder Management

3cloud

Consulting firm optimizing Microsoft Azure usage

About 3cloud

3Cloud Solutions helps businesses improve their use of Microsoft Azure, a popular cloud computing platform. They provide consulting services tailored to each client's needs, offering best practices, insights, and hands-on support to help clients maximize Azure's capabilities. 3Cloud stands out from competitors by being a top Microsoft Azure partner, which gives them access to the latest information and resources from Microsoft. They also provide additional materials like eBooks and webinars to keep clients informed about cloud technology. The company's goal is to assist a variety of industries, including manufacturing and data analytics, in modernizing their technology infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiency.

Downers Grove, IllinoisHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Parental Leave
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Home Office Stipend
Mental Health Support

Risks

Integration challenges with acquisitions like BlueGranite may lead to operational inefficiencies.
Rapid expansion strategy could strain resources and impact service quality.
Dependence on Microsoft Azure means any disruptions could affect operations and client satisfaction.

Differentiation

3Cloud is a top Microsoft Azure partner with deep expertise in Azure offerings.
The company offers a variety of resources like eBooks and webinars for client education.
3Cloud showcases successful client case studies to demonstrate business performance improvements.

Upsides

Acquisition of PGSI enhances global delivery capabilities for comprehensive Azure consulting services.
Winning 2023 Microsoft US Partner of the Year boosts 3Cloud's reputation and client attraction.
Partnership with Azure Databricks strengthens integrated data and AI solution offerings.

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