Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Position Summary Leads strategy and design of cloud infrastructure including governance and compliance frameworks. Develops and maintains IT architectural [JJ1.1] documentation and associated artifacts. Serves as technical advisor to leadership. Provide leadership within a Cloud Center or Excellence (CCoE) driving cloud adoption and maturity. Lead Cloud Financial Management and cost governance Initiatives. Evaluate and recommend AI-enabled engineering platforms, copilots, and automation capabilities that improve cloud engineering productivity and solution quality. Leads design and implementation of data protection and cyber resiliency strategies for Cloud Platforms. Oversee Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and mentor other Engineer and Architects. In collaboration with CyberSecurity team, evaluate, recommend and implement security technologies for Cloud platforms. Leads strategic cloud initiatives that support technology roadmaps and business goals. Lead root-cause analysis of IT issues (break/fix), documenting findings, and implementing avoidance opportunities. Collaborate with team members, colleagues, consultants, and vendors to effectively analyze and resolve complex issues. Defines and follows established processes to ensure that issues are resolved, and work is performed according to operational standards. Serve as highest internal level of escalation for Cloud infrastructure issues and develops root cause analysis reporting. Provide 24x7 on-call escalation support as needed by the business. Provides well-written technical documentation and demonstrate strong oral communication skill. In collaboration with Enterprise Architecture, Leads in developing technology roadmaps. Leads in the development of operations policies, procedures and best practices. Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree or higher in computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field with 8 or more years of relevant work experience - OR - High School diploma or equivalent may be substituted for a degree with 10 years of relevant work experience. 8 or more years of relevant experience working with Public Cloud Infrastructure, Server Operating Systems, Data Protection technologies, DevOps-CI/CD, Monitoring/Alerting, and Cloud security. At least two advanced relevant certifications required or obtained within one year of start date. Examples of advanced certifications include but not limited to) Microsoft AZ-305, AZ-400, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Terraform Authoring & Operations Professional. Proven experience in the design and implementation of complex Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps Platforms. Expert knowledge of scripting tools (ex. Bash, Python, PowerShell). Experience with compliance frameworks (Ex. NIST, HIPAA, HiTrust, etc). Experience leading project teams in the design and implement of new solutions. Proven ability to work with other technical teams/architects in a collaborative and supportive manner. Independently motivated to seek knowledge in areas of responsibility and mentor other engineers in areas of expertise. Pay Range $106,745.60 - $155,584.00/year Other Information Remote role (based out of Greenville, NC) Monday - Friday, full-time, day shift Great Benefits #LI-REMOTE #LI-AH2 ECU Health About ECU Health ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations. The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children¿s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research. General Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant¿s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.