CLOUD ARCHITECT SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Updated: Nov 26, 2024 - The Cloud Architect with a strong background in IT and software development specializes in finance and asset management. This position requires expertise in defining and implementing solution architecture with a focus on non-functional requirements and migrating on-premise applications to Microsoft Azure. The architect also has proficiency in various cloud services, including databases, scaling, and serverless architecture, with hands-on experience in C#, Python, and other programming languages.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Cloud Architect Resume
  • Cloud Infrastructure Management
  • Network Architecture Design
  • Cloud Security
  • Virtualization
  • DevOps Practices
  • Containerization
  • Automation Tools
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Data Migration
  • Scripting and Programming
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Strategic Planning
  • Adaptability
  • Project Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Leadership

Summary of Cloud Architect Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Computer Science with 12 years of Experience

  • Working experience in a Cloud Architect role or related position
  • Extensive experience with Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) including application migration.
  • Working experience with cloud-based services, preferably AWS.
  • Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline
  • Demonstrate forward thinking around where the project's roadmap and how cloud-based technology can support these efforts
  • Provide technical expertise and ownership in the diagnosis and resolution of an issue, including the determination and provision of workaround solution or escalation to product owners
  • Working experience as a team lead
  • Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to collaborate with customer representatives, domain experts, systems engineers and architects
  • Ability to work well/collaborate with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
  • Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of system integration activities

2. BS in Information Technology with 10 years of Experience

  • Experience with Government Cloud Providers such as AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure Gov, Google Cloud for Government, etc.
  • Hands-on experience in a specific technology practice (Infrastructure, Network, Storage, Servers, Security, Windows, Linux, etc.) for both on-premise and cloud resources.
  • Network and operating system experience,
  • Experience in network and operating system design, test and maintenance or equivalent related experience.
  • Experience managing/implementing server/clients with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Platforms and Federation Services (NetIQ, ADFS, Azure MFA, Duo, SAML, etc.)
  • Experience managing/implementing Windows Server technologies (2008 R2-2019), Active Directory, DFS, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy management.
  • Experience managing/implementing the following on-premise and cloud services - Azure Active Directory, Azure Active Directory Sync, Microsoft Teams/Skype for Business 2019, Microsoft Exchange Online/Exchange Server 2013/2016, Microsoft SQL 2008/2012/2014/2016 (DB Maintenance, Access), Microsoft IIS 7/8/10, Linux support (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
  • Previous experience supporting an Enterprise Backup Solution.
  • Endpoint management/reporting using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) such as SPLUNK, SolarWinds, etc.
  • End-point management/reporting via Microsoft InTune, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

3. BS in Computer Engineering with 9 years of Experience

  • Cloud journey experience from on-premise services to a Government Cloud partner.
  • Experience with migration of on-premise applications to a cloud provider.
  • Administration experience on Microsoft Enterprise CA – Cert Requests/Monitoring, and Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work in a team environment.
  • Must have well-refined troubleshooting skills, and the ability to determine the root cause of a problem and identify and resolve systemic problems.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, while effectively focusing on priority issues.
  • Ability to create, document, and follow processes and procedures.
  • Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
  • Familiarity with Information Assurance programs
  • A good working knowledge of Microsoft PowerShell Scripting for Server/Platform management
  • Have Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • Must hold one or more of the following - (ISC)² Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), CompTIA Cloud+, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert, Amazon Web Services Certified Solutions Architect — Professional

4. BS in Software Engineering with 6 years of Experience

  • Advanced knowledge of at least one of the following platforms - GCP, Azure, AWS
  • Hands-on experience with Cloud Architecture Design and/or Cloud ArchitecturalPatterns for Development
  • Solid engineering/technical background/hands-on experience with conceptualizing, strategizing and architecting cloud solutions
  • Windows and/or Linux sys op background
  • Previous experience in the design and delivery of systems based on IaaS, PaaS and SaaS offerings, as well as exposure to different architecture models
  • DevOps skills for leading teams and consulting the customer
  • Experience working with building CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of security, network, virtualization, load balancer, storage, and database
  • Container technologies experience (e.g. Kubernetes, OpenShift)
  • Hands-on experience with IaC for managing the cloud
  • Strong coding/scripting skills (Bash, Python, Powershell, or similar)
  • Social skills and a customer service attitude
  • Have Cloud-relevant certifications.

5. BS in Information Systems with 8 years of Experience

  • Proficient with Google IaaS services - GCE, GKE, VPC, Persistent disk, GCS, Google LB, KMS, CloudSQL, Nearline, Cold line, Pub/Sub
  • Experience with Cloud IaaS and DevOps Platforms like Terraform, Automation, or equivalent technology.
  • Hands-on experience with GCP Foundation, Storage bucket, Backup, Disaster Recovery, VPC networks, IAM, Stack driver, Troubleshooting, and Cloud Security
  • Experience with managed code or scripting competency (PowerShell, Python, JSON, and YML).
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English
  • Team player but capable of working independently 
  • Proven track record working with clients
  • Ability to converse with various stakeholders at different levels
  • Have the mindset to challenge where appropriate and discuss decision points
  • Demonstration of wide infrastructure & industry knowledge of various technical products
  • Capable of delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders
  • Understanding of Project and Programme Governance
  • Good working knowledge of processes and procedures (e.g. Delivery, ITIL)
  • Ability to create Architectural documentation to suitable standards (HLD, DLD, Build & Standard Operating Procedures, etc.)

6. BS in Network Engineering with 7 years of Experience

  • Expert-level hands-on working knowledge on at least one of the cloud platforms - AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware or Azure Stack with fundamental knowledge of the rest
  • Broad skill spectrum covering cloud IaaS, PaaS and SaaS 
  • Experience in designing for container-based deployment (Docker, K8 or similar)
  • Demonstrable architectural breadth across other infrastructure domains - Cloud networking, storage, backup, databases and cybersecurity
  • Thorough understanding of assessment methodologies to develop fit-for-purpose enterprise cloud strategy
  • Good hands-on experience with CI/ CD automation tools, preferably cloud-agnostic
  • Strong foundation across operating systems and core infrastructure tools
  • Understanding of Cloud migration tools - native or 3rd party
  • Cloud-native experience around serverless, event meshes and NoSQL databases
  • Experience working in an Agile project delivery
  • Relevant expert-level cloud or architecture certifications

7. BS in Cybersecurity with 6 years of Experience

  • IT Architecture background with an emphasis on application and/or infrastructure/networking
  • Experience creating and managing public and private cloud environments
  • App cloud migration working experience
  • Involvement in some form of transformation (physical to virtual, virtual to cloud)
  • Strong background working with Enterprise Software companies and/or Consulting companies
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and consult (providing options with pros, cons and risks) while providing thought leadership to sponsors/stakeholders in solving governance, program/project management, business process and/or technical problems
  • Familiarity with SaaS deployments and its supporting operational framework
  • Understanding that the cloud can be a strategy, migration work and sometimes simply fingers on keyboards
  • Have Azure Cloud certification

8. BS in Electrical Engineering with 7 years of Experience

  • Have a background in data security or data systems
  • An understanding of systems-level thinking and its application to both product development and software
  • Have experience eliciting stakeholder requirements for cloud backends and APIs for an IOT system
  • Experience at architecting software in a safety-critical industry containing embedded software as well as Cloud-based
  • Be familiar with current industry standards, their capabilities and limitations
  • The ability to design systems that comply with international privacy laws, GDPR, and ISO 9001
  • Be a team player - effective at working within a cross-discipline team, partially-remote team
  • Comfortable working with uncertainty, using initiative, and doing what it takes to solve problems
  • Have either the experience or passion for working in a start-up environment
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, documentation, facilitation and presentation skills

9. BS in Data Science with 9 years of Experience

  • Working experience in a similar role
  • Working experience with Platform One set of products.
  • Experience taking a legacy distributed system to a cloud-based solution via progressive steps
  • Commercial and recent Government experience deploying cloud-based systems with large user bases -ideally with Platform One
  • Cloud Native implementation/design/deployment working experience
  • Proven experience working in software development
  • Highly proficient written and oral communication skills
  • Possesses strong MS Office skills, including the ability to develop C-level Excel and PowerPoint-based presentations.
  • Ability to obtain or currently hold a DoD SECRET or above clearance
  • The ability to write automation scripts to deploy network gear.
  • Should be able to jell with cross-functional team ( across geography)
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders within the project working group ensuring continual and effective communication

10. BS in Cloud Computing with 5 years of Experience

  • Proven track record of designing and deploying Cloud solutions mainly on GCP
  • Excellent knowledge and experience in the following Cloud technology (Google Cloud Platform & AWS) and DevOps tools, Salesforce, Automation and Security
  • Be responsible for the definition/maintenance of the cloud architecture including Security compliance, improving GCP Cloud infrastructure
  • Experience designing, executing, and supporting IT cloud solutions.
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal) to properly articulate complicated cloud reports to management and other IT development partners.
  • Proficient to work with suppliers in the delivery of solution
  • Good understanding of KPIs, usage stats and availability reports 
  • The capability to analyze the implications of these for the delivered solution, and assessment of any indicators of solution faults or non-compliance
  • Must have outstanding reporting capabilities
  • Highly organized and able to track multiple priorities

11. BS in Systems Engineering with 11 years of Experience

  • IT experience with software development experience 
  • Working experience in Architecture 
  • Experience in the finance domain, preferably in Asset Management
  • Experience in defining solution architecture with different viewpoints and non-functional requirements
  • Working experience with migrating on-premise applications to Microsoft Azure
  • Knowledgeable in Cloud services including Databases (Azure SQL, PostgreSQL), Caching, Object and Block Storage, Scaling, Load Balancers, Networking, etc.
  • Knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Service and Serverless architecture
  • Hands-on experience with programming languages such as C#, Python, TypeScript, Java, etc.
  • Experience in working with SOAP web services, REST API and RPC
  • Understanding of the design, architecture principles and best practices in the Cloud along with Cloud health monitoring, capacity metering and billing
  • Provide expertise for Azure infrastructure and technical input to the design and implementation of solutions.
  • Self-motivated and enjoy working as part of a global team
  • Able to take ownership of complex requirements/issues and be responsible for their resolution

12. BS in Business Information Systems with 8 years of Experience

  • ECC architecture working experience
  • A clear understanding of data center infrastructure including bare metal, virtual machines, and other cloud implementations
  • Deep understanding of system RAS techniques including different types of hamming codes utilized for ECC on an x72-bit DRAM bus
  • Have a specific understanding of different ECC implementations, the pros and cons of those different implementations
  • An understanding of what types of errors are correctable, uncorrectable, and undetectable
  • Experience with AMD, Intel, or ARM processor architectures 
  • Working experience with ECC hamming codes
  • Understanding how DRAM memory is used in systems and end-customer solutions
  • Highly effective, strong collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Excellent analytical, analysis, and problem-solving skills
  • Adaptable to a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment with wide-ranging demands
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