Job Title: MS Azure Cloud Architect - Hybrid Req ID: 42019 Job Category: Information Technology Cleveland, OH, US, 44060 Description: At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. As a MS Cloud Architect at STERIS you will join the Cloud Infrastructure and Operations to play a crucial role in enhancing our healthcare solutions through advanced cloud technologies. At STERIS we're dedicated to improving patient care and operational efficiency with our innovative products and services. In this role you'll leverage your expertise in Microsoft Cloud Technologies to develop secure, scalable and efficient digital solutions that support our global operations. This is an opportunity to contribute to a company that values technology's role in healthcare, make a tangible impact on our services and the communities we serve! This is role is considered Hybrid, with the requirement of working onsite at our Mentor, OH Headquarters 3 days per week. What will you do as a MS Cloud Architect? As a Microsoft Cloud Architect, you will leverage your expertise, knowledge and experience to develop modern and new solutions in a multi-cloud environment. To accomplish this, you work on, participate in, and be responsible for the following: Architecture, Design, Develop and Configure Systems - 75% Develop, design, configure, and implementhighly complex I.T. technology solutions. Championa "Cloud first" methodology, such as Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS). Microsoft Azurewill be a crucial component for this role. Createfunctional specifications and design proposals. Including diagrams and architectural documents. Participate in the design of Cloud-based infrastructure solutions workingalongsideCloud Architects and service domains (e.g., Web, Database, Storage, Networking, IAM) Leadthe I.T. infrastructure activities for major business projects. Integratetechnology solutions across disparate I.T. platforms and business segments. Research, evaluate, and recommendsoftware, hardware, and cloud technologies. Performtesting and evaluation, including development lab activities for new technology solutions. Interfacewith software vendors and internal accounting department to facilitate the purchase of hardware and software. Staywell-informed of the technology trends and developments in the I.T. industry. Participatein the development of I.T. strategy and direction. Make presentations and proposals to senior I.T. management on projects, designs and initiatives. Project Leadership and Management - 20% Developand maintains IT strategy and ensure they align consistently with the STERIS plan. Serve as the project lead on highly complex technical projects based on the business plan. Research and analyze project requirements, create and submit proposals, and implement approved project plans. Developand submitbudget proposals and funding requests. Technical Support, System Administration and Maintenance - 5% Providetechnical support to I.T. systems. Troubleshoot and resolve very complex problems with system configurations and hardware. Provide escalation support for all other architects and system administrators. What Skills, Abilities, and Experience is needed? Four-year degree in Information Technology or similar field. 10+ years full time experiencerequired.: Microsoft Azure Certificationhighly preferred. Minimum 5years' experience in: Leading major infrastructu