Sr. Cloud Architect

NexusTek is a U.S based, managed IT service provider to small and medium sized organizations. We excel in tackling the complexities of IT, such as cloud services, cyber-security, document management, data back-up and protection, and more.

Our mission is to take away technology headaches allowing our clients to focus on their core business.

NexusTek’s 300 employees span 35+ states to service our growing client base. We have physical offices in Denver, Irvine, Boston, and NYC.

Working hours

8:00 am – 5:00 pm local business hours

Location requirements

Remote, work from home in the United States

Travel may be required

Why this job is exciting

NexusTek is anchored by a long-established core business that delivers unparalleled managed IT services to a wide range of clients. We are embarking on a new chapter, expanding our offerings with three strategic initiatives: Professional and managed services for hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, generative AI, and data. Our ambition is to cultivate a premier service organization recognized nationally for its leadership in these areas.

For those feeling limited in their current IT roles, NexusTek offers dynamic opportunities. As a Senior Cloud Architect, one plays a critical role in the architecture, deployment, and maintenance of comprehensive public cloud infrastructures that correspond with NexusTek’s varied client objectives.

Who you are

You are a visionary, strategic, and creative senior-level IT professional who architects, leads, and manages the delivery of cloud solutions and services to clients. You are a problem solver and decision maker skilled at working together with clients to drive innovation and provide insights and recommendations to improve our clients’ technology objectives.

You know how to:

• Design a scalable and efficient architecture for delivering managed services on hybrid public-cloud platforms.
• Define clear and standardized processes for service delivery, incident management, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement appropriate tools, software solutions, and automation frameworks.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for clients, understanding their business requirements and translating them into effective cloud solutions.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture blueprints for clients, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Oversee the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and management of clients' cloud-based systems and services.
• Optimize clients' cloud expenditure through cost-effective architecture and monitoring of usage patterns.
• Ensure all client cloud solutions comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements, implementing robust security measures.
• Work closely with clients' development, operations, and security teams to integrate cloud solutions into their existing workflows and processes.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting for client cloud-related issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of cloud services.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for client cloud architecture, policies, and procedures.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and trends, recommending improvements and innovative solutions to enhance clients' cloud services.

You are skilled in most of these technologies:

• Cloud computing platforms & services (deep proficiency in at least one Cloud platform (Azure/AWS/GCP, Kubernetes), a second is preferred
• Cloud automation & orchestration (Terraform, Rundeck, Ansible, AWS Cloud Formation, Azure Resource Manager, Google Deployment Manager, Kubernetes)
• Cloud monitoring & optimization
• Cloud security & compliance
• Cloud native development & integration

One or more of the following certifications may be required:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Professional Cloud Architect

Benefits:

This is a full-time position located in the United States and performed remotely with some travel.

In addition to legally-required benefits, NexusTek offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees, which currently includes the following:

• Four weeks of annual accrued PTO
• Seven paid national holidays
• Medical, dental, vision options
• Company-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits such as critical illness and accident
• Voluntary Legal Shield and identity theft protection
• Discretionary annual 401k match plan
• Generous employee referral bonus plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to over 90,000+ courses in ADP My Learning
• StandOut employee engagement tools
• Eligible to apply for a Pluralsight license
• Eligible to apply for NexusTek Technical Academy or Leadership Academy

We’re happy to provide our comprehensive benefits guide. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents, and the Company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.

Interview Process -Typical interview process for this role:

Application Stage - Thanks for showing interest!

• Submit your application
• Complete the Culture Index Survey offered in the application steps (link to survey also provided below)
  1. Culture Index is offered in 30 languages - select in your native language!
  2. Culture Index Link: https://surveys.cultureindex.com/s/UFfhWqnV5S/71403

Screening Stage - Let's get to know each other!

• Our recruiters carefully consider each application. If you are selected to move forward, we will contact you for the introductory screening
• 30 min Recruiter screening to introduce you to NexusTek and get to know what motivates you

Interview Stage - We’ll dive into your experience more in depth

• 1-2 technical interviews with senior technical resources
• Interview with senior leadership team
• References – 3 professional references at least one direct supervisor
• You are welcome to request additional conversations with team members you didn’t get to meet during the process

NexusTek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws

NexusTek participates in E-Verify for all US Employees

Please be aware of potential recruitment fraud and fake social media pages. NexusTek will never ask you to pay a fee as part of the interview process. Additionally, we will not ask for your personal banking information until you have signed an employment offer and completed virtual onboarding training and paperwork provided by our HR team.

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