Architect, Cloud Platform - Data & Analytics

• Platform Configuration, Deployment, and Management: Lead the configuration and deployment of cloud-based analytics platforms, particularly Azure Analytics Platform.
• Governance, Data Security and Compliance: Develop and implement cloud governance policies and best practices. This includes creating guidelines for resource provisioning, security, compliance, and cost management.
• Audit and Monitoring Proficiency : Implement robust monitoring and auditing mechanisms crucial for governance. This involves setting up monitoring tools and establishing processes to regularly audit the cloud environment for security, compliance, and performance.
• User Access and Authentication: Administer user access to the analytics platform by configuring user roles, permissions, and authentication methods and Collaborate closely with IT Infrastructure and IT security teams.
• Cost Management: Monitor cloud costs and usage, implementing cost-saving strategies and budget controls, and provide recommendations for optimizing resource allocation and expenditure.
• Data Backup and Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement comprehensive data backup and disaster recovery plans, Define and enforce data retention policies for effective data lifecycle management.
• Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Data Engineers, Visualization Developers, and Data Scientists, leading a group of architects to manage Azure analytics solutions/platforms.

What you need:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in the areas of Computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent field of study required.
• 8+ years of experience cloud infrastructure, cloud solutions, Data platforms, Business Intelligence/Analytics, and systems architecture and design.
• 6+ years of experience in Azure administration & architecture, Azure Data Services, ARM templates, PowerShell, and CI/CD using Azure DevOps.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated advanced experience and knowledge in IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platforms, and governance.
• Familiarity with Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence solutions.
• Masters degree in MIS, MBA or related disciplines preferred.
• Azure cloud certifications is a plus.