Des Moines, IA30+ days ago
Successful candidates typically have 10+ years of experience in the following areas: ⢠Confidently speaking with knowledgeable clients on the topic of cloud strategy, architecture, workload migration planning and common security practices such as landing zones ⢠Acting as trusted advisor to senior technology leaders on cloud engineering activities ⢠Identifying and building cloud-based solutions to drive growth in project-based and managed services ⢠Developing cloud strategy for clients that include cloud value framework, multi-cloud strategy, and cloud program office to drive cloud transformation ⢠Developing application rationalization approaches to create cloud migration roadmap ⢠Designing, architecting, implementing and supporting simple to complex enterprise cloud solutions for a variety of business use cases and requirements ⢠Guiding and mentoring clients through the entire process ⢠Providing principal engineering support to various teams throughout a client's digital transformation to a cloud native organization ⢠Spearheading strategic cost optimization initiatives, achieving multi-million dollar savings through infrastructure cleanups, license negotiations and dynamic scaling ⢠Understanding common cloud deployment models (private, public, hybrid) including platform types (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS) ⢠Executing solution delivery engagements for both small and large cloud environments ⢠Eminence building in the cloud industry through frequent publishing and speaking on relevant topics ⢠Managing relationships with major cloud platform providers - AWS, Azure, GCP - including working with partner representatives, maintaining executive level relationships and cultivating sales channels ⢠Recruiting top cloud talent through your network and eminence activities. Required Qualifications: ⢠Bachelors degree or graduate degree and 10+ years of related work experience ⢠High proficiency with popular cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure) ⢠High proficiency with the tools and techniques for securing multi-cloud and hybrid environments ⢠Experience with private, public and hybrid cloud deployments ⢠Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally ⢠Ability to interact effectively with internal and external resources at all organizational levels ⢠Excellent project management, organization, and follow-up skills ⢠Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills ⢠Must be a team player; able to work in virtual teams and independently ⢠Willingness and ability to travel globally ⢠Strong financial and business acumen, and ability to speak about technology in the language of business ⢠Curiosity about business and technology; motivated with a desire to learn ⢠Strong Knowledge of one of the following industries would be advantageous: ⢠Financial Services and Insurance ⢠Consumer Products ⢠Technology ⢠Industrials.