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Solutions Architect

Dickinson Financial Corporation

Kansas City, MO

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Architectural Services, Banking Regulations, Best Practices, Blueprints, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Communications, Cost Control, Data Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Emerging Technology, High Availability, Hybrid Cloud, Identity Data Management, Industry Standards, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Life Insurance, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Needs Assessment, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Scalable System Development, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Time Management, Virtualization
LOCATION
Kansas City, MO
POSTED
5 days ago
Summary


The Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions to meet the organization's business requirements. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and deploy scalable, secure, and efficient cloud architectures. The Solutions Architect will ensure the integration of Azure services with existing systems and lead the migration of on-premises workloads to the cloud.


Additionally, the Solutions Architect's role includes maintaining up-to-date knowledge of Azure services, tools, and best practices. This individual will also oversee the development of policies and procedures for cloud resource management, security, and compliance. They are responsible for working with technical teams to monitoring performance, optimizing costs, ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.


Responsibilities


+ Develop and design cloud infrastructure solutions that align with business requirements and technical specifications.

+ Create and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, models, and blueprints.

+ Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their business needs and provide expert guidance on Azure solutions.

+ Provide technical leadership and mentorship to technical teams, ensuring successful project delivery.

+ Monitor and optimize the performance of infrastructure solutions to ensure scalability and reliability.

+ Implement and maintain best practices for Azure solutions, including identity management and data protection.

+ Lead the implementation of Azure solutions, ensuring best practices and industry standards are followed.

+ Identify and resolve technical issues related to Azure solutions in a timely manner.

+ Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest Azure technologies and trends, and continuously improve solutions and processes.

+ Protect all client and bank information confidentially and follow all company policies.

+ Understand, communicate, and instill the Company’s mission, vision, and values (Pillars of Success).

+ Complete monthly training in a timely manner to ensure knowledge of bank regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.

+ Working at the worksite during regular business hours and/or assigned hours.

+ Other specified duties as assigned.


Compensation & Benefits


The Solutions Architect position pays a minimum of $115,000.


Full‐time associates are eligible for our benefits package:


+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ 401(k) plan

+ Company paid life insurance

+ Short and Long-term disability insurance

+ Company paid vacation, paid leave and holidays


This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is hired.


Skills


+ Proficiency in designing cloud and hybrid solutions, advising stakeholders, and translating business requirements into designs that align with the Azure Well-Architected Framework

+ Ability to obtain AZ-104, AZ-305 within 6 months accepting position.


Education & Experience


+ Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Computer Science, CIS, engineering preferred.

+ 7 years equivalent work experience in technical operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platforms, and governance.


Physical Requirements


The work environment is typical of a standard office or retail banking setting. The position is sedentary, involving sitting most of the workday; however, the position will involve moving about the workspace to reach entrances/exits, restrooms, conference rooms, or other areas within the work environment. Reaching may be required involving the ability to move arms in any direction. Office equipment, such as a computer and telephone, will be used requiring the ability to manipulate a keyboard, mouse, and/or keypad. The ability to decipher a computer screen or written documents is necessary. The ability to express or exchange ideas; impart information to clients, coworkers, or the public; or to convey detailed or important instructions; is required. The ability to receive and understand detailed information shared through oral or written communication is required. Position requires lifting and/or the exerting of up to 10 pounds of force.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Academy Bank and Armed Forces Bank provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability. Academy Bank and Armed Forces Bank provides affirmative action data on protected veteran status or disability. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email humanresources@dfckc.com

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Dickinson Financial Corporation