Architecture CoE Lead

Contract

Ottawa

Posted 2 weeks ago

There is a 6 months contract opportunity with possible extension for a Cloud Architect – COE, in Ottawa.

Work would be done remotely until the pandemic situation normalizes.

Must haves:

4+ years working experience in cloud technology transformation initiatives
Previous experience participating in the activity of establishing a Cloud Center of Excellence within large organizations going through a cloud transformation
2+ years’ solid hands-on experience working in a major cloud environment (AWS or Azure) and SaaS Enterprise Application development
Deep knowledge in public cloud architecture, networking, workload types, migration patterns and tools

If you are available, please send your resume to fawad.rehman@2iresourcing.ca OR refer someone interested

Job Posting Title: Architecture CoE Lead

Job Posting Start Date: 03/01/2021

Job Posting End Date: 09/03/2021

Site: Ottawa

Description: • Job title: Cloud Architect – COE

Start date: ASAP
End date: 6 months
Possibility of extension: Yes

Location: Ottawa preferred, March road. Local candidate would be preferred.

However, if the perfect candidate is located in Toronto, Hiring manager will consider

him

Max bill rate: Hiring Manager is open to Market Rate

Availability to conduct interviews: Next week

Cloud Architect – COE

The Next Generation Infrastructure project requires a Cloud Architect to work in the Cloud COE to assist in defining, and documenting some of the technical patterns and policies for using Cloud technologies at Innovapost. This person will work with the Cloud COE as well as various IT SMEs in the Innovapost organization to help with the definition, design, optimization, improvement of processes in the organization that are aligned with the new cloud operating model and industry best practices.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Build an understanding of the current Delivery Model and the agreed upon guidelines and to be used in developing a new cloud operating model
Recommend, define and document some of the technical patterns and policies for using Cloud technologies at Innovapost that takes into account the findings from the above analysis.
Lead workshops and discovery sessions to gather necessary information. Collaborate with individuals within the NGI program and across the organization to ensure all details are considered
Document and present findings to the Cloud COE Leadership team in a clear and concise manner

CRITICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES CHARACTERISTICS

Must have

4+ years working experience in cloud technology transformation initiatives
Previous experience participating in the activity of establishing a Cloud Center of Excellence within large organizations going through a cloud transformation
2+ years’ solid hands-on experience working in a major cloud environment (AWS or Azure) and SaaS Enterprise Application development
Track record of helping large and complex clients successfully adopt the public cloud for mission critical workloads
Deep knowledge in public cloud architecture, networking, workload types, migration patterns and tools
Excellent skills in synthesizing complex material, documenting it in an understandable format and presenting to management.
Ability to balance multiple demands and work both independently and as part of a team to develop solutions

Nice to have