Job#: 2078225
Job Description:
Principal Platform (Cloud Architect) Engineer
Job Summary:
The Platform Engineering group is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect to ensure the successful delivery of a Private Cloud Infrastructure for one of our premier programs on site.
As the Principal Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect, you will be supporting the program as a Sr. technical contributor within a multi-disciplined team through our system modernization efforts to address cloud resource optimization, focusing on the program’s cost model savings initiative. Additionally, in this role you will serve as a member of the Architecture team working closely with Program and Customer Management teams to streamline schedules, Monitor ICITE efficiencies, create and review related design documentation for the program.
What You Will Do:
o Monitoring and analyzing AWS cloud spending across accounts and services
o Implementing and maintaining cloud cost management tools and dashboard / alarms
o Maintaining the cloud cost forecast for the fiscal year and support forecasting future cloud expenses
o Monitoring ICITE Efficiency Metrics. Manage annual exception requests.
o Identifying and facilitating execution of cost-savings opportunities through resource optimization
o Optimizing instance sizing, Reserved Instance purchases, and compute savings plans
o Establishing and documenting cost optimization / best practices
o Identifying and eliminating unused or underutilized resources
o Collaboration with component architects and chief architects to design cost-efficient solutions
o Interfacing with program leadership on cost optimization strategies and reporting
o Act as a Liaison to AWS TAMs to facilitate AWS support to program cost optimization efforts
o Coordination with SETAs relative to cloud cost and ICITE related activities, including quarterly RI purchase recommendations
Qualifications You Must Have:
Qualifications We Prefer:
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Pay Range:
$85 - $95 per hour
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