Cloud Solutions Architect (Information Systems Specialist 8) Remote and Hybrid work options
- Oregon Health Authority
- Salem, OR
- Jan 13, 2023
Job Description
REQ-112456
Close Date: 2/8/2023
Salary Range: $6,413.00 - $9,705.00
Location: Salem, OR / Remote
Please apply at the following link
The Office of Information Service’s mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that support Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Health Services in helping Oregonians achieve health, well-being, and independence.
The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for a Cloud Solutions Architect to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT career.
What you will do!
The Cloud Solution Architect provides expert consultation to management and professional IS staff. In a leadership role, conducts comprehensive analysis, planning, development, implementation and coordination for the operations, maintenance, installation, and construction of information systems. The focus of these systems will be cloud implementations including new systems and migrating existing systems while adhering to the agency cloud adoption framework.
The State of Oregon has adopted a Cloud Forward strategy. This position should use the Cloud Forward strategy as guiding principles in analysis, design, and architecture work.
As a Cloud Solution Architect, you will provide expert-level in-depth support, architectural and testing guidance for technically sophisticated computer software and data systems that are foundational to the ongoing operation of large scale, mission critical computer systems within the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).
In this role, you will analyze and resolve technical problems in the areas of customer assistance, operational maintenance, and construction. The customer base served includes technically sophisticated end-users, software vendors and suppliers, systems programmers, technical contractors, system management staff and various other systems operation staff.
This position serves as an intersection between the Oregon ONE Eligibility Program and the OIS systems that interface with ONE to ensure both are aligned in the overall goals of OIS, ODHS and OHA. There will be a particular focus on migrating on prem applications from on premise to the cloud while creating and updating interfaces with other systems.
What we are looking for:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Please outline in your application/resume/cover letter how you meet the Minimum Qualifications - failure to do so might disqualify you from consideration)
(a) Seven (7) years of information systems experience in: Cloud computing such as cloud native development, cloud architecture, cloud migrations, cloud operations, or cloud engineering.
OR
(b) An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND Cloud computing such as cloud native development, cloud architecture, cloud migrations, cloud operations, or cloud engineering.
OR
(c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND three (3) years of information systems experience in: Cloud computing such as cloud native development, cloud architecture, cloud migrations, cloud operations, or cloud engineering.
OR
(d) Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND Cloud computing such as cloud native development, cloud architecture, cloud migrations, cloud operations, or cloud engineering.
Desired Attributes:
Required Knowledge:
- In depth knowledge of at least one leading cloud computing platform such as Azure, GCP, or AWS.
- Experience in cloud application support, development, programming, testing and/or database administration.
- Understanding of Cloud native development, DevOps, Azure DevOps (or similar), IaaS/PaaS/SaaS/LaaS solutions, configuration management tools, and/or other cloud computing platforms.
- Knowledge of cloud platform administration tools for identity management, cost management, resource management, monitoring tools, security controls, and compliance reporting.
Required Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with and facilitate diverse groups and individuals. This includes the ability to prioritize workloads and the ability to analyze complex procedures, processes and polices. The person in this position must have experience coordinating projects with other Information Systems professionals, and in writing documentation according to established standards.
- Proficiency in deploying solutions to cloud platforms. This includes efforts for new application development and legacy technology modernization.
- Ability to participate in the advancement of systems delivery concepts, methodologies, techniques, and tools.
- Capability to select and adapt tools and support methodologies. Specifically, those related to cloud solutions.
- Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities, and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable, and underrepresented populations.
Preferred Knowledge:
- Familiarity with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
- Knowledge of cloud solution architecture including hybrid cloud systems with significantly different technology stacks both on premise and with multiple cloud providers.
- Understanding of the concepts, methodologies, techniques, and tools of system development. This includes selecting and adapting, where necessary, appropriate tools and support methodologies for use by their team. The incumbent in this position will participate in the advancement of systems delivery concepts, methodologies, techniques, and tools.
- Project Management knowledge including understanding of project management methodologies such as waterfall and Agile along with their respective processes.
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to estimate resource and schedule requirements for complex system development efforts.
- Experience interfacing cloud solutions with legacy systems such as AIX, PowerBuilder, Mobilink, Mainframe/COBOL, DB2 z/OS and LUW, SQL Server, Sybase, or similar.
- Experience writing scripts to build automation and tools using (but not limited too) PowerShell, Python, Bash, YAML, JSON, etc.
- Experience building and releasing infrastructure-as-code (IAC) in controlled environments with an understanding of lifecycle configuration management.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application
- Complete questionnaire
- Attach a resume
- Attach a cover letter (optional)
Questions/Need Help?
Email: Kyle.Phillips@dhsoha.state.or.us
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.
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The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state.
Vision:
A healthy Oregon
Mission:
Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.