smiledigitalhealth - Smile Digital Health - Senior Cloud Architect

Remote US - Hybrid1mo ago

Remote Principal NA Cloud Computing Digital Health Software Cloud Architect Solutions Architect Team Leadership AWS GCP Azure Performance Management

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Solutions Architect and securing cloud solutions (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS). • Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering or another IT-related program. • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in identifying security issues, risks, and developing risk mitigation plans to meet audit requirements, with a good understanding of cloud security threats. • Deep experience with hyperscalers (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP, etc), interconnect/colo players. • Solid experience with application architectures and effective understanding on how to move and/or refactor in the cloud. • Experience communicating complex technical product and service architectures and their market potential at both the C-suite level and the deep technical expert level. • Deep understanding of cloud best practices and formal certification in one of the big 3 cloud technologies (Azure Security Certification). • Extensive experience in securing operating systems, firewalls, networks, systems, databases and application architectures. • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks along with their best practices and their impact on design considerations (HIPAA, ISO, HITRUST, etc). • Experience with antivirus, IDS/IPS, WAFs, NSG, Express route, Application Firewalls. • Proficient in networking and security. • Advanced expertise of common cloud services (Databases, Containers, Compute, Storage, Serverless etc.). • Experience in performance management of database engines (MySQL, MSSQL, Postgres, DynamoDB, MongoDB, ElasticSearch). • Experience working with Identity protocols (PIM, OAuth/OpenID). • Experience working with Threat modeling. • Experience with data centers architecture with a strong knowledge of components such as, routing (protocols – ISIS, OSPF, BGP, PIM, MPLS, SND/Openflow) switching (technologies – TRILL, LACP, STP) , firewall, IPS, Server & server virtualizations (VMware, KVM, storage (Fiber Channel, ISCSI, NFS), Internet connectivity and IT business drivers. • Should be highly responsive and have a customer-first mindset. • Highly self-motivated and detail oriented with ability to prioritize and track multiple projects in parallel. • Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment. • Act as trusted advisor, with exceptional technical vision, knowledge and judgment in the multi-cloud, hybrid-IT space. • Creative problem solving and innovation skills. • Capability to lead and mentor others. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. • Strong interpersonal networking abilities within immediate organization and with external customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage a multi-tenant Cloud strategy for our Managed Services offering. • Develop cloud reference architectures for various deployment topologies. • Document architectural guiding principles and standardize specifications for the managed services offering. • Assess, design, implement, automate, and document security solutions and processes to meet compliance requirements. • Partner with our Security Operations teams to help define and implement best practices around Cloud security. • Work with key stakeholders to develop baseline cloud, container, and application security standards. • Develop cost/utilization tracking and attribution processes for all Cloud Service Providers. • Develop and maintain documentation for cloud security systems and procedures. • Drive proof of concepts and proof of technology research while evaluating, selecting, and integrating best-of-breed/innovative technologies. • Generate detailed documentation including conceptual design, logical design, physical design, bill of materials, as-built diagrams, knowledge transfer materials, FAQs, and transition to operations needs. • Work as a subject matter expert to deliver projects from initiation to successful implementation. • Lead C-Level / Executive briefing presentations, covering roadmap direction, technology consideration and fit with client needs in the context of business and IT objectives. • Evangelize Cloud technology vision and strategy, solutions and best practices with senior management and other groups within the company. • Provide multi-cloud thought leadership. • Collaborate with the Operations team to remove technical roadblocks and provide guiding principles for operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Remote Work Environment • Flexible Time Away From Work Policy including PTO, Personal and Sick Days • Competitive Salary and Health/Medical Benefits • RRSP/TFSA/401K Employee Contribution • Life and Disability • Employee Assistance Program • FHIR Study Program and Skillsoft Learning • Super HAPI Fun Club • Smile's core values include respect, inclusion, embracing our differences, and celebrating shared values because our people are the foundation of our success. We are big on creating a sense of belonging and empowering each other to bring our authentic selves to work. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. • We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Candidates are encouraged to inform us if they wish to discuss or require accommodations during interviews or while working at Smile.