Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years' experience with cloud infrastructure and automation tools., Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform in Azure or AWS., Strong background in automation tools like Ansible and cloud disaster recovery methods., Relevant educational background in cloud architecture or related fields..

Key responsibilities:

Design and implement scalable, secure cloud infrastructure solutions.

Develop automation frameworks and IaC templates for infrastructure provisioning.

Provide operational support, training, and documentation to internal teams.

Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards in cloud environments.

Job description

Job Title: DevOps Architect Senior Technical Specialist (Azure Cloud)
Location: Remote with onsite presence as an when needed.
Duration: 12 months

Overview:

The Clients Investment Office requires additional resources for their existing and newly proposed solutions, all requiring advanced cloud architecture expertise and resources to consistently support the maintenance, optimization, and critical incident response during extended business hours. The consultant will undertake duties and responsibilities consistent with a senior cloud technology specialist in the support of clients existing cloud infrastructure and the architecture, design, and support of existing and new INVO cloud solutions.

Deliverable 1: Cloud Infrastructure Design and Implementation Plan

The consultant will deliver a detailed cloud infrastructure design that supports the Central Data Platform Hub and Spoke Enablement framework.

This design will focus on creating a scalable, secure, and reliable cloud environment to host INVOs data solutions.

The deliverable will include a migration strategy for transitioning onpremises systems to the cloud, identification of appropriate cloud services (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Snowflake), and a highlevel roadmap for implementation.

The infrastructure design will leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, utilizing tools like Terraform to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.

The infrastructure will be designed to ensure scalability, high availability, and cost efficiency while meeting the performance requirements of both the Central Data Platform Hub and the Spoke Enablement initiatives.

Deliverable 2: Infrastructure Automation and Governance Framework

The consultant will establish an automation framework to streamline the provisioning, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure.

This will include the development of Terraformbased Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates to enable consistent, repeatable, and automated infrastructure provisioning.

The consultant will also implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure the infrastructure is proactively managed and optimized. In addition, a governance framework will be developed to enforce security, compliance, and operational best practices, including rolebased access controls, data encryption, and adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2).

The framework will ensure that the cloud infrastructure supports standardized and governed data sharing between Spokes and the Central Data Platform Hub while maintaining operational efficiency.

Deliverable 3: Knowledge Transfer and Operational Support for Cloud Infrastructure

The consultant will provide training and documentation to enable internal teams to manage and maintain the cloud infrastructure effectively.

This includes detailed runbooks, infrastructure diagrams, and operational guides for troubleshooting and optimizing the cloud environment.

The consultant will also conduct knowledge transfer sessions to train internal teams on managing Terraformbased IaC templates and automation pipelines, ensuring they can handle ongoing infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and incident response.

Additionally, the consultant will deliver an operational support plan that outlines best practices for maintaining the cloud infrastructure, ensuring its alignment with INVOs data strategy, and supporting future enhancements as needed

Evaluation Criteria

5 years experience with Git & code pipelines 5 pts

3 years experience with Infrastructure as Code in AWS or Azure 5 pts

5 years experience with Automation tools such as Ansible. 5 pts

5 years experience with Cloud based Disaster Recovery methods 5 pts

Interviews 50 pts