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Azure Cloud Architect - JR2410482

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Cloud Architect you will analyze, design, implement, tune, and manage IT infrastructure in our MS Azure cloud environment. This role will exist within the Cloud Architecture team within PPG's Cloud Center of Excellence, focused on driving PPG's Cloud Only strategy and cloud native solution architectures. This role will support PPG's Corporate Functions and Strategic Business Units (SBU's) worldwide. In this career track, you will be expected to work with cross-functional teams of IT professionals to architect, implement, and support enterprise cloud landing zones and business solutions. In this role you will use various support, performance monitoring, and tuning tools and make recommendations to internal customers. You will coordinate people/projects as necessary and guide technical direction on cloud governance and solution architecture alongside internal teams to meet PPG's business goals.

Key Responsibilities * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to review and design cloud solution architectures and ensure solutions meeting business and IT needs. * Lead efforts to continuously improve standards related to architecture, governance, and security of public cloud environments. * Manage and continuously improve PPG's public cloud Landing Zones, including core IT Infrastructure shared services. * Optimize the cost of cloud solutions through rightsizing, waste-finding, automation, and reserved instances. * Demonstrate a passion for learning, keeping up to date on technical. advancements, and industry trends. * Evangelize the use of cloud technologies across the IT organization alongside fellow engineers, change management, and communication professionals.

Qualifications  * Bachelor's degree in computer science/information technology or 5+ years of proven experience in cloud engineering or equivalent field.  * 2-year experience cloud engineering.  * Understanding of modern software development practices and life cycle.

Preferred Qualifications  * At least three years of experience working in Microsoft Azure. Certifications Preferred.  * Experience automating cloud operations and management.  * Understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and multi-cloud strategies.  * Experience with container technologies.  * Understanding of cloud networking including experience with Azure vNet, private link, private endpoint, front door, WAF, firewalls, app gateways, and DNS.  * Experience with Azure Policy and principle of least privilege via IAM.  * Knowledge of cloud security best practices and automation of security controls.  * Working knowledge and experience with a broad set of enterprise domains is preferred including security, infrastructure, development, and data analytics

Medical, Dental, 401K, paid vacation and holidays.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual rientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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