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Senior Lead Cloud Architect - GCP (RapidScale)

Cox Communications
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/1/2025

At RapidScale , exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable managed cloud solutions, we help SMBs and enterprises alike simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure and Google to a full set of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale helps companies turn technology into their biggest competitive advantage. As part of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experience

You will collaborate with a skilled professional services team to assist customers in migrating to and utilizing Google Cloud throughout their entire cloud adoption journey. This includes assessments, design, proof-of-concepts, documentation, planning, execution, and optimization. In this role, you will primarily focus on project delivery with direct customer engagement.

What You'll Do :

  • Evaluate application portfolios and plan migrations to Google Cloud, delivering written assessments (usually as part of an Infrastructure Assessment) that include :

Total Cost of Ownership / Rightsizing models

  • Resource mapping to target Google Cloud solutions
  • Application migration strategies (6 R's)
  • High-level project plans and work breakdown structures
  • High-level infrastructure designs and diagrams
  • Actively participate in implementation teams :
  • Define and uphold the overarching technical vision for projects, addressing both customer and project team needs

  • Create and maintain detailed diagrams and configuration documentation
  • Educate customers about Google Cloud services and general cloud best practices and pitfalls
  • Work with colleagues to refine and enhance the overall cloud Solutions Architecture practice :
  • Assist pre-sales teams with project scoping and estimations

  • Contribute to the development of processes, templates, and other project resources
  • Who You Are :

    You have a passion for technology and the extensive possibilities offered by public cloud platforms. You enjoy helping customers resolve current challenges while identifying and addressing potential future issues. Additionally, you possess the following qualifications :

    Minimum Experience :

  • A BA / BS degree with 8 years of relevant experience, an MS degree with 6 years, a Ph.D. with 3 years, or 12 years of relevant experience without a college degree
  • 8 years of diverse solutions architecture experience, including at least 3 years in public cloud
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect Certification
  • Hands-on experience with both lift-and-shift and greenfield migrations to Google Cloud
  • Intermediate experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Intermediate experience with containerization technologies (Docker, GKE)
  • Familiarity with identity and access models in on-prem (Active Directory) and public cloud (SAML, OIDC, Workforce Identity Federation)
  • Intermediate to expert knowledge of IP networking, routing, network security, and Cloud Interconnect
  • Preferred Experience :

  • Google Cloud Certifications in Machine Learning, DevOps, Security, or Networking
  • Knowledge of PCI, HIPAA, and HITRUST compliance related to cloud infrastructure
  • Familiarity with GitOps concepts
  • Understanding of common Infrastructure as Code and DevOps patterns such as Terraform, immutable deployments, and CI / CD pipelines
  • Experience with Azure and / or AWS
  • Industry knowledge in sectors such as :
  • Healthcare / HealthTech

  • Financial Services / FinTech
  • SaaS
  • E-Commerce
  • USD 144,900.00 - 241,500.00 per year

    Compensation :

    Compensation includes a base salary of $144,900.00 - $241,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

    Benefits :

    The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

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

    Application Deadline :

    About Cox Communications

    Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That's a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you're interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today!

    About Cox

    Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

    Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation / wellness days, and / or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .

    Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants / employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations : Cox accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, Cox hiring manager, or send to any Cox facility. Cox is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.

    Salary : $144,900 - $241,500

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