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Vervint Cloud Solution Architect (Healthcare Focus) | Grand Rapids, MI | Hybrid As a
Cloud Solution Architect
you will engage with customers to understand their business drivers, assess application and service portfolios, and design reliable and cost-effective cloud architectures. You will champion the solutioning process with a structured approach, partnering with customers, Sales, and other teams within Vervint. You will have conversations and host interviews with different stakeholders at various levels in customer organizations, such as: With a Business Leader about how cloud technology supports business goals and cost optimization. With an Enterprise Architect about cloud migration strategies, hybrid cloud architectures, security models, identity and access management, or network design patterns. With an IT Professional about infrastructure as code, cloud monitoring, automation, and continuous deployment. With a Developer about cloud-native application design and infrastructure requirements. This role will work closely with sales, delivery leadership, and project management to ensure that customer requirements are thoroughly understood and reflected in solution offering development. Responsibilities:
Client Delivery: Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of cloud solution components. Identifies potential risks, issues, and dependencies related to cloud architecture and implementation. Provides technical leadership to project teams, partnering with Project Managers to define the work breakdown, technical approach, and implementation strategy. Domain Competency: Designs comprehensive, scalable, and integrated cloud solutions across AWS and Azure platforms, meeting the business objectives and technical requirements of our clients. Creates and owns the overall cloud architecture of the solution, including hybrid and multi-cloud architectures that integrate with existing on-premises datacenter infrastructure. Defines the architecture vision, principles, and standards to guide the development of cloud solution components and ensure alignment with business goals. Analyzes requirements and develops cloud solution strategies, migration architectures, and roadmaps that address client needs and align with business goals. Designs and oversees the integration of cloud services with on-premises systems, applications, and data sources to ensure seamless interoperability and data exchange. Evaluates and recommends appropriate cloud services, integration technologies, protocols, and standards to support solution requirements. Leverages infrastructure as code principles using Terraform and other automation tools to create repeatable, scalable cloud deployments. Business Development/Pre-Sales: Shares responsibility for SOW creation with sales, defining the outcomes required for cloud solutions based on business requirements. Understands healthcare industry requirements, compliance standards (HIPAA, HITRUST), and technology needs to position appropriate cloud solutions. Practice Development: Creates detailed cloud solution documentation, including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, infrastructure as code, and design documentation to communicate and document architectural decisions and solution components. Establishes and enforces architectural governance processes and controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with architectural standards, security requirements, healthcare regulatory guidelines, and cloud best practices. People Management: Keeps the team aligned with the technical outcomes and cloud architecture vision. Provides technical leadership and guidance to project teams to ensure the successful delivery of cloud solution components. Partners with Project Managers to define work breakdown structures, technical approach, and team execution strategy. May play a technical project manager role on smaller, single-domain projects alongside a project manager. Mentors team members on cloud architectural best practices. Mentors the delivery team to be capable of delivering the cloud solution without their presence. Mentors others that are working toward a Cloud Solution Architect role. Client Management: Collaborates with clients and stakeholders to understand their business needs, functional requirements, and technical constraints, particularly within healthcare and related industries. Maintains relationships with business owners to support solution sales and delivery alignment. Establishes and maintains relationships with client stakeholders at the manager and director level, serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner. Provides the client coaching and strategy specifically on how to evolve infrastructure, cloud adoption, or IT organization to deliver stated business goals. Presents cloud solution designs and recommendations to clients, stakeholders, and project teams, effectively communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Requirements:
Technical Expertise: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or equivalent experience required Significant expertise and experience in designing and delivering complex cloud solutions on both AWS and Azure platforms Proven background in on-premises data center infrastructure, including virtualization, networking, storage, and compute, with the ability to design hybrid cloud architectures Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code and cloud automation Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, patterns, and methodologies, including Well-Architected Framework principles, cloud security, and compliance Demonstrated experience in diagramming and documenting cloud solution architecture Experience with cloud migration strategies, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and cloud-native transformations Proven experience in consulting, either as a consultant or architect within a consulting organization Strong track record of building and mentoring self-sustaining project teams throughout significant engagements Experience building task breakdowns and contributing solution overviews, outcomes, and requirements/limitations for SOWs Industry & Business Acumen Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred, with understanding of healthcare technology landscapes, compliance requirements, and industry-specific challenges Experience working with at least one client in setting an IT or cloud strategy to accomplish their stated business goals Ability to connect cloud technology solutions with measurable business outcomes and ROI Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar field OR equivalent combination of education and work experience. 7+ years of success in complex technical sales and deployment projects, architecture, design and implementation. 3+ years of experience leading technical teams. 2+ years of success in cloud transformation or digital transformation roles Consulting experience required Vervint is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Cloud Solution Architect
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Vervint Cloud Solution Architect (Healthcare Focus) | Grand Rapids, MI | Hybrid As a
Cloud Solution Architect
you will engage with customers to understand their business drivers, assess application and service portfolios, and design reliable and cost-effective cloud architectures. You will champion the solutioning process with a structured approach, partnering with customers, Sales, and other teams within Vervint. You will have conversations and host interviews with different stakeholders at various levels in customer organizations, such as: With a Business Leader about how cloud technology supports business goals and cost optimization. With an Enterprise Architect about cloud migration strategies, hybrid cloud architectures, security models, identity and access management, or network design patterns. With an IT Professional about infrastructure as code, cloud monitoring, automation, and continuous deployment. With a Developer about cloud-native application design and infrastructure requirements. This role will work closely with sales, delivery leadership, and project management to ensure that customer requirements are thoroughly understood and reflected in solution offering development. Responsibilities:
Client Delivery: Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of cloud solution components. Identifies potential risks, issues, and dependencies related to cloud architecture and implementation. Provides technical leadership to project teams, partnering with Project Managers to define the work breakdown, technical approach, and implementation strategy. Domain Competency: Designs comprehensive, scalable, and integrated cloud solutions across AWS and Azure platforms, meeting the business objectives and technical requirements of our clients. Creates and owns the overall cloud architecture of the solution, including hybrid and multi-cloud architectures that integrate with existing on-premises datacenter infrastructure. Defines the architecture vision, principles, and standards to guide the development of cloud solution components and ensure alignment with business goals. Analyzes requirements and develops cloud solution strategies, migration architectures, and roadmaps that address client needs and align with business goals. Designs and oversees the integration of cloud services with on-premises systems, applications, and data sources to ensure seamless interoperability and data exchange. Evaluates and recommends appropriate cloud services, integration technologies, protocols, and standards to support solution requirements. Leverages infrastructure as code principles using Terraform and other automation tools to create repeatable, scalable cloud deployments. Business Development/Pre-Sales: Shares responsibility for SOW creation with sales, defining the outcomes required for cloud solutions based on business requirements. Understands healthcare industry requirements, compliance standards (HIPAA, HITRUST), and technology needs to position appropriate cloud solutions. Practice Development: Creates detailed cloud solution documentation, including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, infrastructure as code, and design documentation to communicate and document architectural decisions and solution components. Establishes and enforces architectural governance processes and controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with architectural standards, security requirements, healthcare regulatory guidelines, and cloud best practices. People Management: Keeps the team aligned with the technical outcomes and cloud architecture vision. Provides technical leadership and guidance to project teams to ensure the successful delivery of cloud solution components. Partners with Project Managers to define work breakdown structures, technical approach, and team execution strategy. May play a technical project manager role on smaller, single-domain projects alongside a project manager. Mentors team members on cloud architectural best practices. Mentors the delivery team to be capable of delivering the cloud solution without their presence. Mentors others that are working toward a Cloud Solution Architect role. Client Management: Collaborates with clients and stakeholders to understand their business needs, functional requirements, and technical constraints, particularly within healthcare and related industries. Maintains relationships with business owners to support solution sales and delivery alignment. Establishes and maintains relationships with client stakeholders at the manager and director level, serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner. Provides the client coaching and strategy specifically on how to evolve infrastructure, cloud adoption, or IT organization to deliver stated business goals. Presents cloud solution designs and recommendations to clients, stakeholders, and project teams, effectively communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Requirements:
Technical Expertise: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or equivalent experience required Significant expertise and experience in designing and delivering complex cloud solutions on both AWS and Azure platforms Proven background in on-premises data center infrastructure, including virtualization, networking, storage, and compute, with the ability to design hybrid cloud architectures Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code and cloud automation Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, patterns, and methodologies, including Well-Architected Framework principles, cloud security, and compliance Demonstrated experience in diagramming and documenting cloud solution architecture Experience with cloud migration strategies, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and cloud-native transformations Proven experience in consulting, either as a consultant or architect within a consulting organization Strong track record of building and mentoring self-sustaining project teams throughout significant engagements Experience building task breakdowns and contributing solution overviews, outcomes, and requirements/limitations for SOWs Industry & Business Acumen Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred, with understanding of healthcare technology landscapes, compliance requirements, and industry-specific challenges Experience working with at least one client in setting an IT or cloud strategy to accomplish their stated business goals Ability to connect cloud technology solutions with measurable business outcomes and ROI Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar field OR equivalent combination of education and work experience. 7+ years of success in complex technical sales and deployment projects, architecture, design and implementation. 3+ years of experience leading technical teams. 2+ years of success in cloud transformation or digital transformation roles Consulting experience required Vervint is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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