22 Nov
Lead Public Cloud Architect
Michigan, Auburnhills , 48321 Auburnhills USA

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Want to work with fearless innovators, visionaries, and community-minded people who challenge the status quo? We do too.Plex is more than a software company — we’re a team of disruptors who are driving innovation and unlocking the promise and value of smart manufacturing.It isn’t a trend or a moment, it’s a movement. And we’re leading it, but we can’t lead it alone. That’s where you come in.Plex Systems, Inc.® delivers the first smart manufacturing platform, helping the world’s leading innovators to make awesome products.Built in the cloud, the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform includes MES, ERP, supply chain management, Industrial IoT, and analytics.We believe that anything that can be made can be made better, and we are focused on finding the right people to help us achieve the big important tasks ahead.Is that person you?In support of our ongoing growth, we are looking for a Lead Public Cloud Architect to join our Cloud Operations team. The Cloud Operations team at Plex is constantly focused on providing value to our customers and increasing efficiency in how we accomplish this. As our Lead Public Cloud Architect, you will identify and implement improvements to how we run and operate our customers offerings in the public cloud. This will include a focus on security, connectivity, reporting, monitoring, and governance, as well as working collaboratively with other teams to make recommendations on application and infrastructure design and configuration.WHAT’S YOUR IMPACT?

  • Play a leading role in defining our hybrid cloud strategy.
  • Drive a transition of key products to the public cloud.
  • Architect best in class public cloud operational tools and processes.
  • Primary oversight of our public cloud environment, including support, training, and project work.
  • Identify and develop improvements to our controls, processes, and configuration.
  • Research and evaluate new technologies related to public cloud management.
  • Engage in department and cross departmental business process optimization.
  • Perform project and ad-hoc development work in support of department initiatives.
  • Work effectively in a highly collaborative, fast-moving environment.
IS IT IN YOU?
  • 5+ years public cloud engineering experience.
  • 10+ years technology experience leading technical projects and/or teams.
  • Experience of transitioning products to the public cloud.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining public cloud applications and infrastructure leveraging PaaS and/or IaaS.
  • Strong security background, including knowledge of security best practices in the public cloud and experience implementing strong security processes and controls.
  • Strong networking background, including knowledge of public-private cloud connectivity management and best practices.
  • Strong understanding of cloud storage methodologies, including experience maintaining high performance levels, cost management strategies, and disaster recovery best practices.
  • Proven history building automated solutions that enable reliability and scalability of applications.
  • Experience using and managing a variety of open source technologies and cloud services, ideally including the following:
    • Public Cloud experience: Azure or AWS Solutions Architecture certification, understanding of Cloud Adoption Frameworks
    • Kubernetes supporting enterprise needs: Kubernetes platforms, Docker, Prisma Cloud
    • Infrastructure/Configuration as code: Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Ansible
  • Experience in design, implementation, and servicing of technology platforms.
  • Experiencing leading a group of technical engineers to deliver strong results.
  • Strong design skills. Ability to resolve ambiguity and create well designed, sustainable solutions.
  • Additional preferred experience:
    • Experience with Hybrid cloud implementation strategies
    • Experience managing vendor relationships
    • Experience managing an engineering team
    • Experience with continuous integration technologies
    • Experience with ServiceNow Service Catalog
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?We are proud to be recognized as one of the top workplaces in the tech industry. Our inviting culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and motivates team members to take on important work, every day.In addition to all the benefits you’d expect from a world-class company like ours, we also offer Day 1 benefits, career growth and professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, unlimited paid time off, a wellness allowance to support your family’s well-being, sustainable work-life balance, and flexibility. Our multiple office locations offer a casual-dress workplace, complimentary snacks and drinks, and “de-stress areas” complete with amenities in some locations like massage chairs, golf simulator, ping pong tables and more.Plex values the power of diversity and inclusion – it isn’t just a talking point for us. It drives our business and fosters fresh thinking, and is reflected in the individuals we hire, and the culture and community we’ve built to support them, such as our Women@Plex and Pride@Plex groups. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all types and from all backgrounds. Plex urges our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate the differences among people.SOUND LIKE YOUR DREAM JOB?Apply today!EXCITED ABOUT PLEX BUT NOT THE RIGHT GIG?Don’t despair – your perfect fit is on its way! Stay connected, sign up for job alerts or submit a general application on the Plex Careers page.

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