The Cloud Architect at Ann & Robert H. University is a senior-level role responsible for shaping the organization’s cloud strategy and ensuring its infrastructure aligns with business needs. This involves developing cloud adoption plans, designing efficient and scalable architectures, and managing public, private, and hybrid cloud environments using best practices. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in IT disciplines such as cloud architecture, network management, and database administration, along with certifications like Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect AZ-305. Key skills include expertise in Azure Shell scripting, Windows Server and Linux server architectures, container technologies, and high availability solutions. The role requires a deep understanding of application layer protocols and SSO-related software, as well as the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Skills
Azure
AWS
Kubernetes
Terraform
PowerShell
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
RHEL
Oracle Linux
Amazon Linux
Docker
HTTP/S
TCP/IP
UDP
Web sockets
SSO
AADConnect
ADFS
Ping Identity
OAuth
Okta
SAML
OpenID Connect
What you'll do
Develop and maintain a cloud strategy aligned with business and technical requirements.
Design and manage efficient, scalable, secure cloud-based architecture across the organization.
Define and implement processes for coordinated cloud adoption to ensure business continuity.
Evaluate and select appropriate cloud technologies and tools to meet company needs.
Optimize cloud systems for high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
Identify performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities in the cloud environment.
What we're looking for
10+ years of experience in IT disciplines including cloud architecture and network management.
Required Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect AZ-305 certification; other industry certifications preferred.
Experience with Azure Shell scripting/PowerShell, Linux, and Windows server architectures.
Knowledge of high availability solutions, clustering, load balancing, SAN/NAS concepts.
Hands-on experience designing and deploying complex cloud solutions in Azure.
Market check
Salary context
This
$130,000–$214,510
range sits above
51%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$124,400–$225,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,400–$213,893
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children''s Hospital of Chicago is a nationally ranked pediatric hospital providing comprehensive care across more than 70 specialties, affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Industry: Pediatric Healthcare
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago currently has
6 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$99,840–$164,736
across 6 roles with salary data.
AWS
Kubernetes
RHEL
Windows Server
Terraform
Azure
OCI
GCP
VCN
Security Groups
IAM policies
Infrastructure-as-Code
Configuration-as-Code
Ansible
Bash
CI/CD
Locations Dayton, Ohio, US24 days ago
$112,800–$257,000
AWS
Infrastructure-as-Code
IaC
DoD STIGs
CIS Benchmarks
SQL
NoSQL
Kubernetes
Ubuntu
RHEL
Windows Server
SAML
OpenID
CI/CD
Top Secret clearance
DoD 8570 IAT II Certification