Global Cloud Solutions Architect
Philippines
- Organization: IRRI - International Rice Research Institute
- Location: Philippines
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Closing Date: Closed
About IRRI
Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.
Job Purpose
The International Rice Research Institute is looking for an experienced cloud architect to play a lead role in our continuing transition to a cloud-only world. The person we're looking for has a proven track record in cloud transitions and can ideally work in vendor-agnostic mode across public cloud offerings. Our cloud team manages very diverse workloads including research project-related systems, cloud-hosted ERP systems, and large scientific databases. We're looking for a colleague who can design innovative and creative solutions to translate our needs into efficient, stable and secure systems.
This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and is open for international applications.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinate cloud computing usage for Research Computing, Cloud ERP systems, and others projects to ensure that the technical solution conforms to the client's requirements
- Perform system management of cloud infrastructure
- Build on existing cloud resources usage for continuous improvement
- Training and evangelization of cloud usage for research and other staff
- Responsible for cloud architecture and operational aspects of a multi-institute cloud-based ERP environment
- Set up periodic security audits for Linux environment and provision of document available for ITS reference
- Transfer knowledge to IRRI staff on Cloud Computing (usage and management), conduct trainings for team members
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Management Information Systems or related field with relevant 3 years’ experience in Information Technology
Skills Required
Mandatory
- Hands-on experience with implementing cloud solution
- Relevant formal certifications
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in an internationally operated and geographically distributed team
- Ability to design innovative and creative solutions to translate our needs into efficient, stable and secure systems
Preferred
- With cloud hosting, outsourcing, and operations management
IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances. Join our team and be part of our story!
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.
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