The Cloud Solutions Architect is responsible for developing solutions in the cloud that meet business requirements and are aligned with enterprise architectural principles and the cloud computing strategy. The architect develops and maintains reference architectures and best practices, including the use of templates and automation, that allow for secure, high-performing, and highly available solutions. This role will also oversee the implementation of cloud governance principles and efforts for cost optimization in the cloud. Also collaborates with Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations areas to provide technical expertise and support for cloud deployments and designs. Performs analysis of various technologies to develop recommendations that meet both the tactical and strategic needs of the organization. Defines solutions using architectural design principles. Provides higher-level support on day-to-day technical roadblocks and oversees the implementation of cloud adoption plans and best practices. Assists business analysts with cloud designs and assessments. Provides implementation guidance based on Enterprise Architecture principles and the Cloud Strategy. Leads cloud optimization and automation efforts. Applies policies and guidelines to enforce Cloud Governance. Stays up-to-date with new cloud services to implement and drive cloud adoption or cost optimization.Helps customers to understand cloud solutions through presentations, demonstrations, and benchmarks. Provides technical leadership in a pre-sales and post-sales capacity for customers to support successful understanding, evaluation, and adoption of Cloud technologies. Researches industry trends and makes appropriate technical recommendations. Evaluate emerging domain-specific architecture technologies and recommend those that will increase performance, reliability, cost-effectiveness, infrastructure flexibility, and value to the organization and the customer.Education and Experience required:• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related is required.• One (1) year of experience with AWS and Azure cloud implementations and/or equivalent certifications (Associate or professional/Expert level). • Five (5) years of experience implementing network/virtualized solutions or deployment of application platforms. • Experience with infrastructure as code (CLI, PowerShell, Python, AWS, and Azure SDK) and automation for the cloud.• Experience designing solutions for the cloud (IaaS and PaaS components).Knowledge and Skills:• Ability to evaluate and make good decisions about different business situations taking into account the mission, strategic objectives, and business nature.• Knowledge and application of strategic planning principles and techniques.• Ability to apply problem-solving and innovative techniques to handle difficult situations.• Ability to quickly identify clients' needs and offer accurate recommendations.• Communicate effectively both oral and written in Spanish and English.• Speaks correctly, and fluently and provides clear information to different audiences. • Ability to plan and control tasks to effectively meet due dates.• Team Player.Evertec Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, marriage, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information or condition, political affiliation, religious ideology, being a victim or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or harassment, serving or having served in the Armed Forces of the United States, disability status, or any other protected category by Puerto Rico or US Federal law. EEO is the Law Poster. Evertec is an employer with E-Verify to verify all new employees' employment eligibility. Participation Poster. Evertec is a drug-free company.