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Central Ohio Transit Authority Senior Cloud Solutions Architect in Columbus, Ohio
$114,179 - $136,380 | 33 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States | Innovation & Technology | Full Time
Join the organization that received Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award from the American Public Transit Association in 2018 & 2020!
Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is Central Ohio's public transportation provider, providing nearly 19 million passenger trips per year servicing Franklin County and parts of Delaware, Fairfield, Licking and Union counties. Guided by our 2019-2024 Strategic Plan, our vision is to move every life forward. Our mission is to provide solutions that connect people to prosperity through innovation, dedication and teamwork.
Salary: $114,179 - $136,380
Location: 33 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Benefits: COTA offers competitive benefits including medical/Rx, vision, dental, supplemental insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, employee discounts, employee bus pass; wellness initiatives, on-site cooking classes & chair massages, on-site Health Coaches & Dietitians, tuition reimbursement and retirement benefits through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation.
Position Summary:
COTA's Sr. Cloud Architect is responsible for designing and developing cloud-based architecture for the organization. This position will collaborate with technical and business teams to understand requirements, analyze current infrastructure and recommend solutions aligning with organizational goals through partnerships with vendors and external partners.
Performs other duties in alignment with the 2019 - 2024 COTA Strategic Plan and in support of the organization's vision to Move Every Life Forward.
This Position is Responsible For:
Establishes best practices for implementing and operating cloud-based solutions in public cloud platforms like Azure and AWS
Works with technical teams to develop cloud migration (https://www.gartner.com/peer-community/tag/migration) strategies and plans; Provides guidance and support to technical teams during the implementation of cloud solutions and help troubleshoot issues during operation
Collaborates with technical and business teams to ensure cloud-based solutions align with COTA's organizational goals
Develops and maintains documentation including architecture diagrams, policies/procedures and training materials
Works with vendors and partners to identify suitable cloud-based solutions; Review vendor-provided architecture and designs
Collaborates with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure teams to establish cloud infrastructure and security policies; Identify and address security risks and ensure COTA's cloud infrastructure is secure
Monitors and optimizes cloud-based infrastructure performance (https://www.gartner.com/peer-community/tag/performance) and cost
May be required to be available through a mobile device via voice/data during and outside of normal working hours at the manager's discretion, and must respond within a reasonable timeframe
Performs other duties as assigned
At Minimum You'll Need:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
Seven (7) years of relevant experience
An equivalent combination of education and comparable relevant experience will also be considered
Experience in public transit administration preferred
AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (Associate), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification preferred
COTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are of core importance and essential to the success of the organization. All employment decisions are based on job needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. COTA believes that diverse and inclusive organizations gain the benefits in creating a stronger and more effective workforce resulting in services that better meet the needs of consumers and in result Move Every Life Forward.