Unit Description

To boost sustainable business growth and enhance its services Sodexo has embarked on an Azure public cloud transformation. The transformation goal is to modernize the infrastructure platforms and enterprise applications utilizing Azure cloud services and technologies. Under this program, the cloud team will ensure a strong alignment and collaboration between the Business and IS&T teams key stakeholders.

Interested in joining the team? We are looking for an Azure Cloud Architect to join a dedicated team of Cloud Architects within the North American (NORAM) Team.

• Architect, design, develop, and troubleshoot cloud solutions across a hybrid cloud platform

• Work closely with the Global Teams (Infrastructure, Security, Network, Enterprise, Application & Data) to ensure the platform/product designed and deployed are secure and compliant with Sodexo Standards and global cloud program strategy.

• Effectively Interface with Application Sponsors and Owners at varying organizational levels

This is a Remote Role with the preferred candidate residing in the Eastern or Central Time Zone

The successful candidate will:

• Check and analyze the technical impacts of new solutions and their integration within the existing ecosystem.

• Design the technical architecture with a focus on user experience, scalability, standardization, costs, and security

• Accurately scope multiple concurrent project requirements and meet delivery timelines.

• Understand delivery requirements, identify process and knowledge gaps and work to bridge them.

• Clearly understand business and technology dependencies and collaboratively works with cross-functional teams to assist in delivering solutions in a timely manner

• Create technical documentation and architecture diagrams

• For all new projects or technologies, participate in the impact assessment on existing or planned infrastructure.

• Recommend technical solutions based on Sodexo Global Standards to maintain consistency throughout this period of change.

• Advise on the use and possible implementations of Cloud Platforms within the Sodexo ecosystem.

• Manage architectural choices and orientations while keeping alignment with the Global standards.

• Have a strong understanding across Cloud and infrastructure components (servers, Virtualization, storage, network data, and applications) to deliver end to end Cloud Infrastructure architectures and designs.

• Have knowledge of cloud security controls including tenant isolation, encryption at rest, encryption in transit, key management, vulnerability assessments, application firewalls, SIEM, etc

• Interact with the entire ecosystem of the Cloud Competency Centers cross Regions.

• Work in team with architects from other fields (Enterprise Architects, Data Architects, Security Architects, Network Architects, Application Architects)

• Manage partner relationships and development efforts across multiple teams and areas of responsibility.

• Promote the architectural standards defined by the Global Cloud Competency Center and ensure alignment with Global Enterprise Architecture guidance & principles

Is this the right opportunity for you? We are looking for candidates who have/are:

• Required skills in Cloud Architecture around Azure (Ability to design and implement cloud infrastructure, platforms, and applications)

• Minimum Azure architect certification - AZ 305 or equivalent: Microsoft Certified Azure solutions Architect

• 5 years’ experience in Azure architecture role

• 10 years’ experience in architecture role including data center technologies

• Experience working with Azure DevOps in Scrum or Agile methodology

• Knowledge of various complex IT ecosystems in addition to cloud architecture

• Knowledge of IT Management (ITIL) processes

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of how to solve problems (Being able to correctly analyze problems, have intelligent communication with colleagues and lead to a quick conclusion)

• A sense of Flexibility (flexible to new technologies, and have the ability to capture them quickly)

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

Not the job for you?

At Sodexo, we have numerous IS&T positions that support this and other initiatives with similar goals. Continue your search for IS&T jobs (http://bit.ly/SdxITjobs) .

Working for Sodexo:

Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. Our IS&T team supports 13,000 locations across North America and collaborates with the entire Sodexo Group, spanning 72 countries. Sodexo empowers its employees who have developed a thorough understanding of the organization to create their own career path (http://www.sodexoitjobs.com/world-of-opportunities/career-growth) .

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What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience: 0-5 years

Basic Functional Experience: 5 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Location US-NY-Cheektowaga | US-GA-Atlanta | US-MD-Baltimore | US-OH-Cleveland | US-NC-Charlotte

System ID 972163

Category IS&T

Employment Status Full-Time

Posted Range $114400 to $173140

Company : Segment Desc CORPORATE STAFF

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