firstPRO, Inc
Nutanix Cloud Architect (Philadelphia)
firstPRO, Inc, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
The Cloud Architect takes the initiative to explore, evangelize, and introduce innovative technologies to improve ETs hybrid-cloud architecture, products, and customer experience. He provides support and leadership to ET Infrastructure and BU development departments, facilitating continuous evolution in both the frontend and backend systems development.
Some things you will do:
Performs a key leadership role in the areas of cloud architecture, including design of key private & hybrid cloud architecture, cloud services identification & selection, new technology evaluation, standards, guidance & guardrail, workload assessments, governance Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud requirements and solutions. Ensure compliance with security and governance standards. Lead the design and implementation of Nutanix-based private cloud environments and ensure seamless integration with public cloud platforms. Define and enforce best practices for hybrid cloud deployments, including governance, security, and performance optimization across Nutanix and public cloud services. Evaluate and recommend cloud-native services from AWS, Azure, and GCP to complement private cloud capabilities. Maintain in-depth knowledge of ETs strategic business plans Provide architectural consulting expertise, direction, and assistance to systems analysts, cloud engineers, and other systems architects Document and develop in-depth knowledge of ETs existing private, hybrid, and public cloud architecture/infrastructure Setting the vision, gathering requirements, gaining business consensus, performing vendor and product evaluations, mentoring business and development resources, assistance in delivering highly scalable solutions, training, and documentation Draw conclusions and effectively communicate findings with both technical and non-technical team members, providing active leadership skills across project teams and the business community Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in private & hybrid cloud infrastructure, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities Build and grow strong and effective relationships within our customer and its business units Develop and manage a private & hybrid cloud infrastructure capacity plan
What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?
Highly self-motivated and directed Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud architecture and design principles. Experience with virtualization, networking, and storage technologies. Experience with Nutanix private cloud platforms, including design, deployment, and integration with enterprise infrastructure. Hands-on expertise with public cloud services such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform, including workload migration, hybrid connectivity, and cost optimization. Proven ability to architect and implement hybrid cloud solutions that combine Nutanix-based private cloud with one or more public cloud providers. Ability to translate broader business initiatives into clear team objectives and concrete individual goals, aligning appropriately with other groups for efficient, coordinated action Ability to work collaboratively across organizational lines Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills Ability to coach and mentor technical skills, method and critical thinking Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Value-based & Principle-based decision making Ability to exercise independent judgment and take action on it Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail Communication and execution of IT strategies Experience designing and building complex systems Experience with techniques and practices of Design Thinking, Cloud Oriented Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Resilience & Scaled out Architecture, Data Management, and Product Development
Some things you will do:
Performs a key leadership role in the areas of cloud architecture, including design of key private & hybrid cloud architecture, cloud services identification & selection, new technology evaluation, standards, guidance & guardrail, workload assessments, governance Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud requirements and solutions. Ensure compliance with security and governance standards. Lead the design and implementation of Nutanix-based private cloud environments and ensure seamless integration with public cloud platforms. Define and enforce best practices for hybrid cloud deployments, including governance, security, and performance optimization across Nutanix and public cloud services. Evaluate and recommend cloud-native services from AWS, Azure, and GCP to complement private cloud capabilities. Maintain in-depth knowledge of ETs strategic business plans Provide architectural consulting expertise, direction, and assistance to systems analysts, cloud engineers, and other systems architects Document and develop in-depth knowledge of ETs existing private, hybrid, and public cloud architecture/infrastructure Setting the vision, gathering requirements, gaining business consensus, performing vendor and product evaluations, mentoring business and development resources, assistance in delivering highly scalable solutions, training, and documentation Draw conclusions and effectively communicate findings with both technical and non-technical team members, providing active leadership skills across project teams and the business community Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in private & hybrid cloud infrastructure, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities Build and grow strong and effective relationships within our customer and its business units Develop and manage a private & hybrid cloud infrastructure capacity plan
What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?
Highly self-motivated and directed Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud architecture and design principles. Experience with virtualization, networking, and storage technologies. Experience with Nutanix private cloud platforms, including design, deployment, and integration with enterprise infrastructure. Hands-on expertise with public cloud services such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform, including workload migration, hybrid connectivity, and cost optimization. Proven ability to architect and implement hybrid cloud solutions that combine Nutanix-based private cloud with one or more public cloud providers. Ability to translate broader business initiatives into clear team objectives and concrete individual goals, aligning appropriately with other groups for efficient, coordinated action Ability to work collaboratively across organizational lines Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills Ability to coach and mentor technical skills, method and critical thinking Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Value-based & Principle-based decision making Ability to exercise independent judgment and take action on it Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail Communication and execution of IT strategies Experience designing and building complex systems Experience with techniques and practices of Design Thinking, Cloud Oriented Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Resilience & Scaled out Architecture, Data Management, and Product Development