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Senior Lead Cloud Architect - AWS

Cox Communications
Sun, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

At RapidScale , we believe that exceptional technology is driven by exceptional talent. As a rising leader in secure and reliable managed cloud solutions, we empower SMBs and enterprises to simplify their IT processes and unleash their innovation potential. With an extensive portfolio that includes AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, as well as a full suite of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale turns technology into a powerful competitive advantage. As part of the Cox family of companies, we provide top-tier benefits, promote work-life balance, and offer an award-winning workplace experience.

In this role, you will work alongside a talented professional services team, assisting customers throughout their AWS cloud adoption journey, including assessments, design, proof-of-concepts, documentation, planning, execution, and optimization. Your primary focus will be on project delivery and direct customer engagement.

What You'll Do :

  • Migration Assessment and Planning :

Evaluate application portfolios and craft migration strategies to AWS, providing detailed written assessments that encompass :

  • Total Cost of Ownership models
  • Application migration strategies (6 R's)
  • High-level project plans and work breakdown structures
  • High-level infrastructure designs and diagrams
  • AWS Well-Architected Framework reviews
  • Implementation :
  • Take an active role in implementation teams :

  • Define and uphold the overall technical vision for projects, balancing customer and internal team needs.
  • Create and update detailed diagrams and configuration documentation.
  • Educate clients on AWS services and cloud best practices.
  • Collaboration and Improvement :
  • Partner with colleagues to enhance our cloud Solutions Architecture practice :

  • Support pre-sales teams with project scoping and estimations.
  • Contribute to process development, templates, and project resources.
  • Who You Are :

    You have a passion for technology and the myriad options available in the public cloud. You thrive on helping customers solve existing challenges while also identifying and addressing new ones. Additionally, you possess :

    Minimum Experience :

  • A BA / BS Degree with 8 years of experience, a MS degree with 6 years of experience, a Ph.D. with 3 years of experience, or 12 years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • 8 years of diverse solutions architecture experience, including at least 3 years of public cloud experience.
  • AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification.
  • Hands-on experience with both lift-and-shift and greenfield AWS migrations.
  • Intermediate level experience with one or more Infrastructure-as-Code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform).
  • Knowledge of Identity and Access models in on-prem (Active Directory) and public cloud (AWS IAM Identity Center, Entra ID, SAML SSO).
  • Basic familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, ECS, Fargate).
  • Intermediate to Expert level experience with IP Networking, DirectConnect, Transit Gateway, VPN technologies, etc.
  • Preferred Experience :

  • AWS Certifications - DevOps Pro, Advanced Networking, ML, Security, Database Specialty.
  • Experience with PCI, HIPAA, and HITRUST compliance in relation to Cloud Infrastructure.
  • Intermediate to Expert level familiarity with containerization technologies (EKS, AWS Bottlerocket).
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps patterns such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Immutable deployments, and CI / CD Pipelines.
  • Basic knowledge of Azure and / or GCP.
  • Industry knowledge in sectors such as Healthcare / HealthTech, Financial Services / FinTech, SaaS, or E-Commerce is highly desired.
  • Compensation ranges from $144,900.00 to $241,500.00 annually. The base salary may vary based on the position's ultimate location and the candidate's skills and experience. The position may also be eligible for additional compensation, including incentives.

    Benefits :

    The Company empowers eligible employees with the flexibility to manage their vacation time according to their duties and company needs, provides seven paid holidays per year, and up to 160 hours of paid wellness time annually for personal wellness or family needs. Additional paid time off is available for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteering, military service, and parental leave.

    Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

    About Cox Communications :

    Cox Communications is America’s largest private telecom company, serving six million homes and businesses. Our commitment extends to our employees, as reflected in our benefits and award-winning culture. Interested in transforming lives through broadband and cutting-edge technology? Join Cox Communications today!

    About Cox :

    Cox empowers individuals to create a better future. With over 120 years of innovation in transportation, communications, cleantech, and healthcare, our family of businesses, including Cox Automotive and Cox Communications, is dedicated to building a better future. Ready to make your impact? Join us today!

    For more details regarding our benefits, visit our benefits page.

    Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

    Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations : Cox only accepts resumes from agencies that we have formally engaged. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, or hiring managers, and do not send them to any Cox facility. Unsolicited resumes will not incur any fees or charges.

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