Cloud Solution Architect Job in Alpharetta, Georgia US

Cloud Solution Architect

Job Description Job Number: 1518392 Business GE Corporate Business Segment: Corporate Initiatives Group Posted Position Title: Cloud Solution Architect Career Level: Experienced Function Information Technology Function Segment: Infrastructure Services Location: United States U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: Georgia City: Alpharetta Postal Code: 30005-2052 Relocation Assistance No Role Summary/Purpose: The Cloud Solution Architect reports to the Infrastructure as a Service CTO and is responsible for the overall architecture design for the Commercial Cloud solution. The Cloud Solution Architect will work closely with IT and Software architects from across GE to define the long term technical roadmap for the Commercial Cloud solution. Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date reference architecture and associated technology roadmaps for the Commercial Cloud solution. Essential Responsibilities The Cloud Solution Architect will: - Provide current state, future state and gap analysis for the GE Commercial Cloud Architecture - Work closely with the Global Software Center to create a strong alignment between the Commercial Cloud and GEs Internet of Things strategy - Be an evangelist of the Commercial Cloud and the value and capabilities of cloud-based solutions, in general - Create effective working relationships with IT and GE Business Enterprise Architects in order to design and maintain an architecture that meets the needs of the GE Businesses - Interact with external cloud providers; evaluate potential designs for integration with external clouds - Evaluate emerging trends for potential integration into the Commercial Cloud Solution Architecture; partner with GE software teams to explore the potential applications for these emerging technologies Qualifications/Requirements: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor degree in computer science, information systems (or a related field of study) or Minimum 5 years of experience as a data analyst (or equivalent information technology professional) Eligibility Requirements: - Must be willing to work from a US GIS office location or remotely from a US home office Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics - Experience designing and implementing enterprise-class IaaS or PaaS solutions - Demonstrate knowledge of cloud computing fundamentals - Proven experience aligning information technology services to business goals; setting and exceeding goals and objectives and operational targets - Demonstrate analytical, systems design/integration and problem solving skills - MBA or Masters Degree in an information management related field - Understanding of common information architecture frameworks and information models - Experience building and maintaining a service oriented architecture - Proven experience integrating application, information and technical domain architectures - Ability to rapidly evaluate changing technologies and apply them to the business environment - Six Sigma Blackbelt certification - TOGAF, Zachman or similar Enterprise Architecture Methodology experience/certification - Ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of IT professionals located in multiple sites, including proven effectiveness working with global teams - Excellent interpersonal skills - Ability to communicate concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff - Ability to work well with others and be respected as a thought leader - Track record of remaining unbiased towards specific technologies or vendors - Executive briefing skills - Change acceleration and adoption skills