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Cloud Strategist

2 weeks, 2 days ago
United States
Full-time
Senior
Solutions Engineer
DevOps and Infrastructure
AWS Azure Docker GCP HIPAA Kubernetes Microservices
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Planet Technologies

Planet Technologies

Planet Technologies specializes in providing Microsoft professional services to public sector and commercial organizations, focusing on cloud solutions, IT services, and digital transformation to enhance security and compliance.

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 1998
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Description

  • Develop and execute cloud strategies tailored to client business objectives.
  • Partner with the sales team to develop tailored technical solutions and statements of work.
  • Translate technical solutions into clear business value and outcome-driven communication.
  • Collaborate with C-level stakeholders to align cloud roadmaps with strategic goals.
  • Provide real-world examples and use cases to demonstrate the impact of cloud adoption.
  • Identify, scope, and refer additional sales opportunities for Planet Technologies offerings.
  • Advise customers, sales teams, and other stakeholders on strategic Microsoft technology decisions.
  • Ensure proposed technical solutions align with customer objectives and implementation success.
  • Lead technical workshops, create architectural documentation, and present to technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

  • 7–10 years of IT experience, including 3–5 years in cloud strategy or architecture.
  • Proven success in client-facing roles, especially in consulting or digital transformation.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical sales experience may be considered.
  • Master’s degree in MBA or MIS is a plus.
  • Deep technical understanding of Microsoft 365, Azure, and/or Dynamics.
  • Strong understanding of cloud computing models and deployment types, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud.
  • Experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud Platform, with ability to position Microsoft Azure.
  • Knowledge of cloud architecture design, including scalability, availability, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud security, compliance standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA, and identity/access management.
  • Experience with cloud migration strategies and methodologies such as lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and refactoring.
  • Ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis and optimize cloud spend using Azure Cost Management tools.
  • Understanding of containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, AKS, and GKE.
  • Experience with monitoring and performance tuning using Azure Monitor.
  • Knowledge of cloud data management, including storage, backup, and data lifecycle policies.
  • Understanding of Microsoft 365 migration and security architecture principles.
  • Ability to evaluate and integrate third-party cloud services and APIs.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native application development and microservices architecture.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to align cloud strategy with business goals.
  • Experience with cloud governance frameworks and policy enforcement.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert preferred; additional Azure, Power Platform, or enterprise architecture certifications such as TOGAF are advantageous.
  • US citizenship is required and the role may require clearance and up to a 10-year background investigation.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $140,000 to $180,000.
  • Compensation includes both base salary and bonus.
  • Remote role supporting the Eastern U.S. region.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful public sector and commercial projects.
  • Eligibility and details for additional company benefits are available in the Planet Technologies Benefits Guide 2024–2025.

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