Cloud Architect - Information Systems
Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias
Job Title: Cloud Architect – Information Systems
Division: Architecture
Union: N/A
Location: 115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL – Cook County
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits:
- Formulate comprehensive cloud strategies that align with the organization's goals, including selecting cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models (public, private, hybrid, multi-cloud). This involves assessing current IT infrastructure, applications, and data to identify opportunities for cloud adoption.
- Ensure cloud architectures are designed with security as a priority, incorporating best practices and tools to protect against threats. This includes configuring identity and access management, encryption, network security, and compliance with data protection regulations.
- Establish and lead the governance framework for cloud architecture, setting standards, policies, and best practices. This role involves overseeing the architectural review process and ensuring designs adhere to agreed principles and guidelines.
- Work closely with IT security to ensure cloud solutions comply with internal and external regulations.
- Lead the planning and design phases of cloud projects, translating business requirements into technical cloud solutions. This includes selecting appropriate cloud services, designing for scalability and high availability, and integrating cloud resources with on-premises systems.
- Conduct regular evaluations of deployed cloud solutions, assessing performance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business objectives. Recommend optimizations or migrations based on these evaluations to ensure the organization's cloud environment remains efficient and competitive.
- Create and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans for cloud-based systems, ensuring business continuity through strategies like data backup, replication, and failover processes.
- Act as a consultant on cloud computing strategies and issues.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud computing principles, services, and architectures across major providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience designing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions.
- Skills in cloud migration strategies and implementing hybrid cloud environments.
- Proficiency in cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
- Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong project management skills to lead cloud initiatives.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills for vendor and stakeholder management.
- Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license as required by individual positions within the class and the ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling items weighing up to 50lbs.
- Please visit to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed .
- Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
- Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States .
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.
Recommended Jobs
Field Service Engineer
The Agfa-Gevaert Group develops, produces and distributes an extensive range of imaging systems and IT solutions, mainly for the printing industry and the healthcare sector, as well as for specific i…
Senior eDiscovery Analytics Lead
Job Description Job Description Senior eDiscovery Analytics Lead Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced Department: Legal As a Senior eDiscovery Analytics Lead for Contact Government Se…
Hospitalist Travel Physician
Expand your career in an exciting full-time, 1099 travel opportunity with TeamHealth. We are looking for traveling hospital medicine physicians to work at strategic locations across California, Washin…
System Solution Architect - Drive Scalable Innovation in Industrial Automation
*This role is located in Chicago, IL. Candidates must be located in, or willing to relocate specifically to Chicago, IL in order to be considered for this role. System Solution Architect – Drive …
Ornamental Metal Fabricator
Job Description Job Description METAL FABRICATION (ORNAMENTAL, ARCHITECTURAL AND SOME STRUCTURAL) Full Time opening for a skilled and motivated fabricator/welder to fill a vacancy in our busy n…
Cellular Therapy Scientist - Transplant Laboratory, Full-Time, Days
The salary range for this position is $34.50 - $46.58 (Hourly Rate) Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positi…
Tool Service Technician
Restoring Hilti tools to peak performance with speed, precision, and a commitment to excellence. In a timely and efficient manner, perform duties required to maintain a quality service outlet for …
Robotic Welding Tech & Operator
1st shift 5:00am - 3:30PM Monday - Thursday 2nd shift 3:30PM - 2:00AM Monday - Thursday Bilingual - Spanish preferred Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibly to work in the US. Summary B…
Group Leader-Materials
Location: Crest Hill, IL, US, 60403 Req ID: 40094 Segment: Logistics Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. Fro…