Job Title: Senior - Cloud Consultant
Job Summary
A Senior Cloud Consultant is a key advisor for clients in the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud solutions. This role involves a strategic approach to cloud architecture, leading client engagements, and overseeing the technical aspects of cloud adoption and transformation projects. The ideal candidate will possess expert-level knowledge of cloud platforms and a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions that align with clients' business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Leadership: Lead client engagements, managing relationships and ensuring cloud solutions meet business objectives.
- Solution Architecture: Architect large-scale cloud systems and ensure they align with client goals.
- Cloud Strategy Development: Develop cloud strategies that align with clients' long-term objectives, providing roadmaps and recommendations.
- Project Oversight: Lead the deployment and migration of cloud solutions, ensuring best practices for security, performance, and cost-efficiency.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor mid-level and junior consultants, ensuring the team delivers high-quality solutions.
- Continuous Improvement: Research emerging cloud technologies and advise clients on new solutions and innovations.
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Expert-Level Cloud Knowledge: Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and advanced services (e.g., serverless, containerization, AI/ML).
- Solution Architecture: Strong experience in designing complex cloud architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.
- Cloud Migration Expertise: Expertise in migrating large-scale applications and workloads to the cloud.
- Security and Compliance: Advanced knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Leadership and Mentorship: Ability to manage teams, mentor junior consultants, and provide strategic guidance to clients.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
- Certifications (Preferred): AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
Key Focus Areas
- Strategic Consulting: Developing and executing comprehensive cloud strategies.
- Complex Solution Design: Architecting large-scale, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions.
- Team Leadership and Development: Mentoring and leading teams to deliver client-focused cloud solutions.
Experience
5-8 years of experience in cloud consulting or architecture, with a focus on large-scale, enterprise-level solutions.
Tools and Equipment
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
- Containerization Tools: Docker, Kubernetes.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation.
- CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI.
- Security Tools: AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, IAM.
Other Requirements
- Excellent leadership and communication skills to guide teams and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects and prioritize effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.