Cloud Architect-Remote (Secret Clearance)

Title: Cloud Architect Location: Remote: Clearance: Secret Who We Are: Rackner is a software consultancy that builds cloud-native solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector. We are an energetic, growing consultancy with a passion for solving big problems for both startups and enterprises. Rackner enables digital transformation for large organizations through the newest distributed technologies as we are laser focused on end-to-end application development, DevSecOps, AI/ML and systems architecture and our methodology focuses on cloud-first and cost-effective innovation. Our customers hail from a diverse, ever-growing list of industries. Position Overview: Rackner is seeking a Cloud Architect to gather requirements and design Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud-based system deployments and system transitions. The Cloud Solution Architect will architect and plan migrations to commercial cloud service providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Office 365, GCP, or similar cloud platforms. Will act as a technical lead on a team of architects, leading the design and recommendation for the best solution. Responsibilities: • Work with end users and application experts to elicit requirements for designing and deploying scalable, highly available, and fault tolerant systems in cloud based systems • Lift and shift planning for data migration to and from cloud-based systems • Ingress and egress planning for data migration to and from cloud-based systems • Select appropriate cloud services based on data, database, or security requirements • Manage the integration with on-premises enterprise networks and systems • Identify appropriate use of cloud architectural best practices • Estimate cloud costs and identify cost control measures and solutions • Provide tasking and oversight to other technical team members performing design and architecture • Provide technical clarity and direction to Cloud Iaas, PaaS, and SaaS Consultants • Review final work products for accuracy and adherence to design concepts Qualifications: • Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Systems) • Master's degree and 10 years' experience OR Bachelor's degree and 14 years of professional experience with: research, design and development of computer and network software or specialized utility which may include database maintenance within an application area • Experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting • Experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DevOps/DevSecOps) • Cloud Computing vendor architecture certification. Benefits / Additional Info: Rackner embraces and promotes employee development and training and covers the cost of certifications relevant to a position and the technologies/services provided. Fitness/Gym membership eligibility, weekly pay schedule and employee swag, snacks & events are offered as well! • 401K with 100% matching up to 6% • Highly competitive PTO • Great health insurance with large network of providers • Medical/Dental/Vision • Life Insurance, and short- & long-term disability • Industry-Leading Weekly Pay Schedule • Home office & equipment plan Apply tot his job