Job Type
Full-time
Description
Cogent People Inc is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to support our work in the Healthcare domain.
Location : Hybrid (candidate must be able to work from the Columbia office at least 2 days in a week)
Specific Residency Requirement : Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card Holder
Responsibilities
- Architecture Advice : Provide architectural guidance to development teams, ensuring cost-effective design and implementation of cloud solutions. This includes :
- Reviewing and optimizing existing cloud architectures
- Recommending cost-efficient infrastructure and services
- Promoting the use of cost-aware design patterns
- Ensuring alignment with established best practices
- Leadership : Champion principles and best practices, driving adoption across the organization
- Cloud Cost Optimization : Analyze cloud usage and spending patterns to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities
- Synthesizing as-is processes : Experience with efficiently documenting system architecture and associated processes using Vizio / LucidChart
- Cloud Financial Management : Develop and implement cloud financial management strategies, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Collaboration : Work closely with stakeholders across different departments to align cloud cost management with business goals
- Automation : Leverage automation tools and technologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency
- Continuous Improvement : Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve existing practices
- Mentorship : Guide and mentor junior team members on principles and best practices
- Solutioning : Facilitate problem-solving sessions to address complex challenges and foster innovation
- Communication :
- Foster open communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and milestones
- Act as one of the points of contact between clients, stakeholders, and development teams
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders, including product managers, executives, and customers, to keep them informed of progress and address any concerns
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum of 4-10 years of cloud infrastructure engineering experience, focusing on AWS Cloud PlatformAWS Solutions Architect - Associate / Professional Certification preferredProven track record working in Agile teams and collaborating with product managers and business stakeholdersDeep understanding of AWS pricing models (On-Demand, Reserved Instances, Spot Instances, Savings Plans) and cloud financial operations (FinOps) principlesExpertise in tools and platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and ECS for containerization and orchestration.Skills in cloud resource optimization and cost managementStrong leadership qualities, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teamsForward-thinking with a keen eye for identifying opportunities for innovation and improvementDetail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiencyDesirable Skills
Experience with IaC; Terraform, AWS CDK, and CloudformationExperience with CI / CD tools and processes (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Circle CI)Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., NewRelic, DataDog, Grafana)Deep understanding of cloud network configurations, including VPC, CDN, VPN, Direct Connect, and load balancingKnowledge of cloud security tools, best practices, and compliance standards (IAM, encryption, security groups, etc.)Solid knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, JavaScript, or PowerShell is essential for automating tasksExperience working in an Agile development environmentExperience in government consulting preferredExperience in management consulting is preferred, and a client-facing role is a plusStrong understanding of AWS Cost and Usage Report (CUR) data, enabling efficient cost tracking, optimization, and insightful reporting to drive data-informed financial decisionsA willingness to continually learn and adapt to the evolving technology landscapeAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyHealth insurance marketplace or CMS Federal Facilitated Marketplace experience preferredBenefits
Cogent People offers competitive salaries and benefits on par with the industry. A summary of our benefits is below.
Selection of health, dental and vision insurance coverage through CareFirstCompany pays 70% of health and dental insurance premiums for the employee and familyCompany pays 100% of vision insurance premium for the employee and familyContributions towards a Retirement Plan, with a matching contribution up to 4% of your annual compensationThe company contributions are vested immediatelyLife, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance (company pays 100%)3 weeks Paid Time Off (accrued at 5 hours per pay period)10 additional annual holidays aligned with the Federal Holiday scheduleRemote work optionsPaid Bereavement Leave up to 3 days for an immediate family memberPaid Jury Duty Leave up to 1 dayEEO Employer
Cogent People is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
