Job Description

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Requisition ID: 41354BR
Business Unit: COR

CDM Smith is seeking a DevOps Cloud Architect to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. This individual will be part of the Development group within the Digital Engineering Solutions team, helping to design and implement cloud-based solutions that facilitate CI/CD practices, utilizing infrastructure as code (IaC) tools and ensuring that software development and operations teams work collaboratively.

This individual must showcase exceptional abilities in implementing cloud technology solutions for AEC initiatives that involve cutting-edge technologies. As a member of the Digital Engineering Solutions team, the Development group will also engage in research and development and provide guidance and oversight to the AEC practices at CDM Smith, engaging in new product research, testing, and the incubation of innovative ideas that arise from around the company. The ideal candidate should possess an extensive background in cloud architecture, including security, scaling, integration, and application migration, along with a commitment to continuous advancement and interest that drives measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

A thorough understanding of cloud technologies, including design patterns, planning, configuration, and resource management in Microsoft Azure and other cloud platforms.
Develop DevSecOps culture implementation, integration, pipeline automation as well as high- and low-level architectural analysis.
Mentor development teams on pipeline best practices.
Design and develop the infrastructure and CI/CD pipeline for a range of projects in various environments in an agile way.
Spearhead infrastructure automation using Bicep, ARM templates, and scripting languages (PowerShell), promoting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) as a core team capability.
Drive adoption of infrastructure as code practices to create reusable solution patterns and templates.
Develop and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems that ensure the performance and health of the system.
Establish standards and guidelines across cloud platforms in accordance with industry standards.
Establish guidelines for Azure Active Directory (AAD), RBAC, IAM configuring role assignments, conditional access, and identity management.
Incorporate security best practices into cloud architecture and ensure compliance with appropriate industry standards.
Analyze the cloud service's business needs, investigate the necessary framework, design, and implement enterprise-class cloud service providing secure, scalable, and efficient solutions.
Engage in multidisciplinary research on complex systems including serverless, endpoints, networks, disaster recovery management systems and hardware/software.
Collaborate with IT operations, security, and other architect teams to ensure that best practices are followed.
Communicate verbally and in writing with non-technical cross-functional teams.
Implement cost-saving measures and analyze resource utilization to optimize cloud costs.
Work with multi-cultural teams across different time zones.

Job Title

DevOps Cloud Architect, Digital Engineering Solutions (Remote)

Group

CORE

Employment Type

Regular

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
8 years of relevant experience. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-304/AZ-500 highly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in software development, engineering, or a related specialization highly preferred.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build, and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients.

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?

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Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location

United States - Nationwide

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Amount Of Travel Required

0%

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.

Skills And Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Azure, with a strong foundation in system and solution design.
Proficient at creating high and low-level architectural diagrams for cloud environments to share with enterprise IT teams.
Working experience in the agile deployment of Azure resources in landing zones using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.
Working knowledge of Git and version control systems, as well as the ability to configure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps using Infrastructure as code.
Experience in recommending cost-effective Azure services depending on project requirements while maintaining performance.
Working knowledge of high availability system architecture, including both horizontal and vertical scaling.
Experience with Container Orchestration, Azure networking services such as content delivery, load balancing, network security, and cloud-native microservices architecture.
Proficient in the development and management of data lakes and data bricks within a sharable environment.
Have a solid understanding of data residency, data isolation, and data retention policies.
Excellent written, verbal, and diagrammatic communication skills.
Solid understanding of Azure Active Directory (AAD), RBAC, PIM and IAM principles, with experience in configuring role assignments, conditional access, and identity management.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity and networking, as well as automated security tools such as intrusion detection and prevention and vulnerability scanning.
Experience in creating disaster recovery strategies using industry standards and requirements for the project.
Strong expertise deploying, configuring, and managing Azure resources using Bicep, ARM Templates, and Terraform, as well as programming with Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
Proficient in critical thinking, accurate analysis, and effective decision-making.

Background Check And Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States.

The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Pay Range

Minimum: $121,368
Maximum: $212,368

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options

Fully Remote or Hybrid Work Options may be considered for the successful candidate.

Additional Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training and key skills.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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