Western Governors University
Principal Cloud Architect - Craft Education
Western Governors University, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
Principal Cloud Architect - Craft Education 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants The Principal Cloud Architect is a position of technical expertise, influence, and leadership. This role applies expert knowledge to ensure best practices and well-engineered architecture across the department. The individual will lead major changes to processes, engineering practices, and system administration, solve critical issues and initiatives across Craft Education, and uphold a positive culture based on the WGU Leadership Principles. Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Utilizes AI (LLMs, Agentic, MCP, etc.) to gain efficiency in execution of infrastructure modification for greater delivery. Designs and implements with a big-picture perspective; can lead execution. Approaches issues strategically, understanding diverse business and technical requirements and challenges. Participates in architectural governance reviews and provides analysis feedback. Plans and manages hardware platform design, identifying components, standard infrastructure components, serviceability, and system solutions/frameworks. Analyzes systems to identify problem areas, enhances existing systems, and develops viable solutions. Develops, mentors, monitors progress toward goals, and trains engineers on DevOps and CI/CD methodologies and tools for automated infrastructure code testing, integration, deployment, and assurance. Provides technical support to product teams for testing, validation, sustaining, value engineering, and DevOps activities. Ensures systems are built on high-availability architecture with native Backup/DR support within defined RTO/RPO requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to travel to client locations when needed. Expertise implementing AWS services in distributed computing environments. Experience with highly available and fault-tolerant enterprise or web-scale deployments. Expertise in infrastructure automation through IaC scripting (Terraform, shell, PowerShell). Strong Linux and Windows systems administration in a Cloud or Virtualized environment (AWS, Azure, Google). Experience leading cloud operations, including data assurance, monitoring, alerting, and notifications. Competencies
Organizational Impact: anticipates and prevents highly complex problems; develops technical processes; provides solutions for specialized, complex issues; understands and quantifies program risks with broad impact. Problem Solving & Decision Making: independently develops goals and objectives; leads and integrates multiple project teams; provides strategy and guidance to leadership and technical talent. Communication & Influence: communicates with internal and external experts on significant technology advancements; influences senior leadership regarding strategic matters. Leadership: provides guidance, coaching, and training within Craft Technology; manages large, cross-functional initiatives; performs work breakdown structure for project plans. Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience. Department Specific Minimum Qualifications
6+ years IT production workload experience. 3+ years in primary AWS services (VPC, DNS, IAM, EC2, ECS, EKS, ELB, RDS, Route53, S3). 3+ years in configuration management using CloudFormation, Terraform. 3+ years of automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation). 3+ years of governance tools (AWS Config, Inspector). AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional or Solutions Architect Professional preferred; strong candidates without certifications must obtain them within 6 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications
Experience creating cloud infrastructure solutions and leading discussions with technology leaders, assessing risks and best practices. Cloud spend optimization expertise. Experience designing, developing, and deploying software at scale across infrastructure, network, compute, storage, and virtualization. Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies. Expertise in compliance and risk management (security, PCI, privacy, SOX, HIPAA, etc.). JSON and YAML expertise. Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally. Disclaimer
This job description reflects the general nature, essential duties, and responsibilities of work performed by employees. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. This description does not constitute a contract of employment and employment is at-will. Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (40 hours/week). Eligible for bonuses and benefits including health, retirement, wellbeing programs, tuition discounts, and paid time off, with various leave provisions. How to Apply: Submit an online application. Internal applicants should apply via the internal Workday job board. Additional Information
Disclaimer: This posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements. It is not all-inclusive. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities can be requested from the Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics as required by law. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Principal Cloud Architect - Craft Education 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants The Principal Cloud Architect is a position of technical expertise, influence, and leadership. This role applies expert knowledge to ensure best practices and well-engineered architecture across the department. The individual will lead major changes to processes, engineering practices, and system administration, solve critical issues and initiatives across Craft Education, and uphold a positive culture based on the WGU Leadership Principles. Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Utilizes AI (LLMs, Agentic, MCP, etc.) to gain efficiency in execution of infrastructure modification for greater delivery. Designs and implements with a big-picture perspective; can lead execution. Approaches issues strategically, understanding diverse business and technical requirements and challenges. Participates in architectural governance reviews and provides analysis feedback. Plans and manages hardware platform design, identifying components, standard infrastructure components, serviceability, and system solutions/frameworks. Analyzes systems to identify problem areas, enhances existing systems, and develops viable solutions. Develops, mentors, monitors progress toward goals, and trains engineers on DevOps and CI/CD methodologies and tools for automated infrastructure code testing, integration, deployment, and assurance. Provides technical support to product teams for testing, validation, sustaining, value engineering, and DevOps activities. Ensures systems are built on high-availability architecture with native Backup/DR support within defined RTO/RPO requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to travel to client locations when needed. Expertise implementing AWS services in distributed computing environments. Experience with highly available and fault-tolerant enterprise or web-scale deployments. Expertise in infrastructure automation through IaC scripting (Terraform, shell, PowerShell). Strong Linux and Windows systems administration in a Cloud or Virtualized environment (AWS, Azure, Google). Experience leading cloud operations, including data assurance, monitoring, alerting, and notifications. Competencies
Organizational Impact: anticipates and prevents highly complex problems; develops technical processes; provides solutions for specialized, complex issues; understands and quantifies program risks with broad impact. Problem Solving & Decision Making: independently develops goals and objectives; leads and integrates multiple project teams; provides strategy and guidance to leadership and technical talent. Communication & Influence: communicates with internal and external experts on significant technology advancements; influences senior leadership regarding strategic matters. Leadership: provides guidance, coaching, and training within Craft Technology; manages large, cross-functional initiatives; performs work breakdown structure for project plans. Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience. Department Specific Minimum Qualifications
6+ years IT production workload experience. 3+ years in primary AWS services (VPC, DNS, IAM, EC2, ECS, EKS, ELB, RDS, Route53, S3). 3+ years in configuration management using CloudFormation, Terraform. 3+ years of automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation). 3+ years of governance tools (AWS Config, Inspector). AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional or Solutions Architect Professional preferred; strong candidates without certifications must obtain them within 6 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications
Experience creating cloud infrastructure solutions and leading discussions with technology leaders, assessing risks and best practices. Cloud spend optimization expertise. Experience designing, developing, and deploying software at scale across infrastructure, network, compute, storage, and virtualization. Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies. Expertise in compliance and risk management (security, PCI, privacy, SOX, HIPAA, etc.). JSON and YAML expertise. Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally. Disclaimer
This job description reflects the general nature, essential duties, and responsibilities of work performed by employees. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. This description does not constitute a contract of employment and employment is at-will. Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (40 hours/week). Eligible for bonuses and benefits including health, retirement, wellbeing programs, tuition discounts, and paid time off, with various leave provisions. How to Apply: Submit an online application. Internal applicants should apply via the internal Workday job board. Additional Information
Disclaimer: This posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements. It is not all-inclusive. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities can be requested from the Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics as required by law. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Western Governors University by 2x. Get notified about new Cloud Architect jobs in Denver, CO.
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