Azure Cloud Solutions Architect

Title:Azure Cloud Solutions Architect (Remote)

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.The Cloud Solutions Architect will be providing cloud solutions to meet business requirements for various types of KBR Projects. You will partner with application teams, various infrastructure teams, as well as technical and security services teams to describe and ensure alignment to KBR’s agreed strategy, policies, principles, and patterns. Job duties include establishing and overseeing the governance of a multi-cloud environment and periodic audit. Cloud Solutions Architect will have an excellent opportunity to contribute to and make a real difference in Cloud Solutions maturity and adaptation for KBR.You will get to work in a company and team where our people truly are the heart of KBR together where our diverse community of people are encouraged and empowered and underpinned with our amazing Zero Harm ethos which is KBR’s commitment to the safety of our people and our planet.The Role and the work you’ll be doing.To perform the role effectively, you need to have strong technical skills and the ability to build successful cross-functional team relationships. This is a hybrid role offering flexible hours and the ability to work remotely, but where needed you will be required to work in the office for collaborative purposes. A key feature of this role is to engage with the broader KBR team. We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships and driving value. Due to the global exposure the role involves, you should expect to work occasional early mornings or evenings as well.You’ll be joining the Strategy and Architecture team who are distributed across the US and the UK. We have team members based in Houston Texas and in the London area. Whilst geographically dispersed, we work as one team with a supportive and knowledge-sharing culture.Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients.What type of work will you be doing?Designing a highly scalable, automated, and available cloud platform, utilizing IaaS and PaaS, for large scale, mission critical applications, aligned with the KBR cloud-smart strategy and architecture.Establishing Architecture standards and maintaining in the repository.Creating and implementing DevOps, support, maintenance and governance practices and processes for the Cloud Platform.Solution and implementing all aspects of Cloud service models and application delivery such as PaaS, Serverless and Containerization infrastructure.Establishing On-prem and Cloud Network interface with Load balancers, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory Services.Partnering with Development teams, CyberSecurity, Infrastructure teams to deliver and maintain a cloud platform.Creating the capabilities required to utilize automation practices for initializing, provisioning, and optimizing systems, and facilitate infrastructure orchestration – embracing self-service and autonomy.Ensuring systems and application have efficient and actionable monitoring with SLO aligned with business goals.Developing, planning, and creating Proof of Concept environments both on-prem and in the cloud.Leading and participating in architectural and governance reviews and/or audits.Consulting and supporting other divisions within solutions delivery in application, integration and development.Implementing projects in close collaboration with other stakeholders (strategic business solutions, solution delivery, service delivery, business departments)Reviewing and recommending technologies to meet business needs and priorities and to align with enterprise strategies.Creating necessary project documentation and transfer operation manuals.Creating and maintaining the backup strategy.Troubleshooting problems in the operational infrastructure and applications, including follow-up problem resolution, root cause analysis and process improvement.Providing 3rd level support within the organizational unit.Establishing key vendor relationships.What skills do you need:A degree in Computer Information systems or management.A relevant number of years of Information Technology infrastructure experience.Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred).Expert knowledge of Microsoft Azure products and capabilities.Expert-level knowledge of containerization technology such as Docker, Kubernetes clusters, Red Hat OpenShift and general repositories and artifact systems both on-prem and cloud.Expert-level knowledge of VMware vSphere and later architecture and capabilities.Expert-level knowledge of Red Hat Linux 8+, Oracle Linux, Microsoft Windows operating systems.Ability to script in at least two common languages (e.g., PHP, Python, PowerShell desirable).Server hardware knowledge (Cisco UCS and Dell servers)Storage arrays (PureStorage, Netapp).Backup systems (Rubrik).UPS mainly for remote sites.Vmware Vcenter, Vmware vSphere 6, 7 and 8.Vmware VDI (Virtual Desktop infrastructure) v8+, on-premise and cloud versions.YAML, JSON, Azure ARM templates, Ansible and others.Visio or other source of creating drawing.KBR Company InformationWhen you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through collaboration with our customers, we’re defining tomorrow’s challenges, then providing the solutions and services to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to total safety and reliability.At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. 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