**Description** **About Us:** EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) is a Fortune 500 company and a leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services. A provider of critical infrastructure systems. EMCOR gives life to new structures and sustains life in existing ones by it planning, installing, operating, maintaining, and protecting the sophisticated and dynamic systems that create facility environments. This includes electrical, mechanical, lighting, air conditioning, heating, security, fire protection, and power generation systems--in virtually every sector of the economy and for a diverse range of businesses, organizations and government. EMCOR represents a rare combination of broad reach with local execution, combining the strength of an industry leader with the knowledge and care of 170 locations. **Job Title:** -- Cloud Architect **Job Summary:** -- This position will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud-based systems and applications. This role involves strategizing cloud adoption plans, overseeing cloud application design, and ensuring the security and scalability of our Azure infrastructure. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** -- Include the following. Other responsibilities may be assigned. + **Design and Architecture:** Develop secure, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems on Azure. + **Implementation:** Deploy and debug cloud resources throughout the development lifecycle. + **Security:** Assist with the implementation of Azure security controls and policies to compliance with industry standards. + **Cost Management:** Estimate costs and identify cost control mechanisms for Azure resources. + **Migration:** Migrate complex, multi-tier applications to Azure. + **Integration:** Integrate Azure services with on-premises networks as required. + **Monitoring:** Implement monitoring and reporting solutions to ensure optimal performance. + **Disaster Recovery:** Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies. + **Collaboration:** Provide architectural assistance to other IT personnel and vendors including software developers and systems engineers. **Job Specifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or related field OR equivalent experience and training. + Five (5) or more years of technology management experience and/or Security & Compliance in complex IT environments. + High-level and working knowledge of technology infrastructure and servers with progressive management expertise to effectively support and maintain an enterprise environment. + Remediation of Security & Compliance issues including CVEs, security alerts from monitored systems and compliance with SOPs. + EDR monitoring, deployment and support. + Experience with MFA, SSO, and other security identity tools such as Entra. + Familiarity with CMMC, NIST, ISO 27001 and similar standards. + Strong understanding of information security and privacy standards. + Understanding of Incident Response processes. + Demonstrate ability to develop and cultivate a dynamic and progressive and innovative technology environment. + Strong leadership and proactive communication abilities to manage the team and performance levels within the department to maintain excellent service and standards. + Skilled in conceptualizing, analyzing, developing and implementing creative solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, systems and procedures. + Strong process and project management skills. + Ability to organize, manage, analyze and interpret data. + Ability to provide vision and leadership. + Superior oral and written communication skills. + Personal integrity, emotional intelligence, professionalism and accountability. + Excellent interpersonal skills with employees at all levels of the organization to build trust and cooperation. + Dynamic, self-driven, proactive and decisive. + Adapts well to and initiates changes in the organization. **Work Scope** The Cloud Architect will operate independently and exercise advanced discretion and judgement with both macro and micro level responsibilities. This is a hands-on role that includes oversite, investigation and resolution of end user security questions and issues, customer service, infrastructure management including security, and recovery strategies and strategic planning. The work scope will require the Cloud Architect to be involved in internal service management, including coordination between EMCOR IT, outsourced IT, Security & Compliance and internal clients. The Cloud Architect is responsible for managing and keeping confidential highly sensitive information. **Qualifications:** -- + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. + 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a focus on Azure. + 5+ years of experience around a large enterprise organization (Either as a full-time employee or consultant). + Proficiency in Azure services and cloud computing technologies. + Familiarity with modern DevOps/DevSecOps practices and tools. + Experience with container and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes. + Strong powerShell scripting and automation experience. + Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, cloud networking, and application architecture. + Strong grasp of cloud security and configuration management principles. + Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies (Terraform, Bicep, etc.). + Knowledge of secure configuration management techniques and practices. + Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. + Strong communication and collaboration abilities. + Experience in leading the design and deployment of enterprise-scale Azure solutions. + Familiarity with other public cloud providers such as AWS and GCP. (Specifically in regard to migrating into an Azure environment.) + Up-to-date knowledge of Azure updates and improvements. + Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification preferred. **Accountability and Measurement** + Partner with Executive Management to implement new processes and ensure a secure, productive, up-time working environment. Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here (https://recruiting.ultipro.com/EMC1002EMCGI/JobBoard/cc563430-39f7-4c82-bdfe-62f295bd857a/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=) . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent. **As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we** **offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled** **Compensation Range: $121,000 - $165,000** **This position is bonus eligible.** **Benefits: We are** **committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.** **\#emcor** **\#LI-MJ1** **Qualifications** **Education** **Preferred** + Bachelors or better in Information Technology **Experience** **Required** + 5 years: 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a focus on Azure. + 5 years: 5+ years of experience around a large enterprise organization. Either as a full-time employee or consultant. **Preferred** + Proficiency in Azure services and cloud computing technologies. + Familiarity with modern DevOps/DevSecOps practices and tools. + Experience with container and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes. + Strong powerShell scripting and automation experience. + Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies (Terraform, Bicep, etc.). + Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.