Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect in support of our enterprise telecommunications and mass media client based in Maryland Heights, MO.Summary:The Cloud Solutions Architect will produce architecture blueprints that guide the development and implementation of Cloud solutions across multiple products, providing direction to technical teams during project delivery and ensuring implementations support technology and product roadmaps. The Cloud Solutions Architect provides their expertise in the development and maintenance of architecture standards and solutions that align with strategic goals and partner with product managers, business analysts, designers, and software engineers to navigate solution decisions.Responsibilities:

　　Cloud Solutions Architect will be responsible for creating solutions and presenting compelling recommendations to customers

　　Define operational procedures and practices Define KPIs and set up appropriate health-checks, monitoring and escalation procedures

　　Accelerate development for roadmap features, to address specific customer requirements

　　Identify ongoing risks and pain points throughout the project, develop and implement mitigation measures

　　As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you will improve internal processes, and promote knowledge sharing in the team, by contributing to the knowledge base, blogs, and brown bag lunches

　　Capture project lessons and convert them into architectural best practices applicable to the broader install base; Mentor and coach the internal team through internal training sessions

　　Work closely with Product Management and Engineering to review customer requirements and feedback, and identify opportunities for platform enhancements

　　Professional Cloud Solutions Architect (PCSA) Certification

　　5- 10 years of experience

　　Knowledge of enterprise cloud solutions, deploying and running solutions in a cloud environment, and private, public, and hybrid clouds

　　Extensive experience with Internet technologies and protocols like TCP/IP, VPN, SSL and HTTP

　　Hands-on experience with public and private cloud services (AWS, OpenStack, VMware, etc.) as well as load balancers and networking devices

　　Experience designing high availability and disaster recovery/fail-over infrastructures

　　Development experience with database or application integration technology

　　Deep knowledge of Linux fundamentals

　　Knowledge of Open Source architectures and/or past contributions to open source projects

　　Design, development and operations experience with highly-available, scalable, and fault tolerant systems

　　Experience with agile/scrum methodologies

　　The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

　　We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

　　Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

　　This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

　　Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

　　Compensation Type:HoursMinimum Compensation:58.99Maximum Compensation:79.81