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Cloud Architect

GlassHouse SystemsToronto, Ontario, Canada | Illinois, United StatesOnsite
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About GHS


GlassHouse Systems (GHS) is an enterprise systems, and managed services solutions provider that develops, designs and deploys solutions for leading enterprises in Canada and the US. For almost 30 years, GHS has delivered an enterprise-level of service and support to clients. Recognized with industry-leading awards each year, GHS translates this differentiation into positive client experiences.As an IBM Cloud Architect working as part of the technical team, you’ll work hand in hand with sales to design, size and assist with implementation of IBM Cloud solutions.

You will work together with the broader GHS technical team, planning and delivering Hybrid Cloud solutions, and assist customers in migrating workloads from on-premises to public cloud platforms.

What you'll do:


  • Provide expert technical consultation and leadership in the analysis & design, planning, and implementation of IBM Cloud solutions using reference architectures and best practices.
  • Work with the GHS Cloud Sales team to gather customer requirements, create IBM Cloud architectures, detailed Cloud solution designs that include specifications, diagrams, models and presentation material.
  • Design compute, storage, network, security, backup/restore, and disaster recovery capabilities that meet requirements and optimize costs.
  • Establish and assist in the implementation of monitoring and management of the Cloud instances for availability, performance, and cost optimizations.
  • Architect and guide the implementation of IBM Cloud solutions using modern deployment and configuration tools and practices (e.g, Terraform, Ansible, scripting)
  • Enable IBM Cloud managed services through configuration management, monitoring, and incident management using automation and integration.
  • Utilize native cloud services to meet availability and resiliency requirements
  • Establish internal pricing and instance selection model for virtual instances
  • Understand and architect migration of on-premise workloads to a public cloud environment

What you'll need:


  • A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field.
  • Completion of IBM Cloud Professional Architect and IBM Cloud Advanced Architect certifications
  • 10+ years of experience in IT with at least 4 years supporting Data Center / Cloud deployments.
  • Experience of completing a Cloud migration
  • Experience in planning and deploying IBM platforms

What you'll get:


Competitive salaryHealth benefits (medical, vision, dental)Life insurancePension planProfessional developmentAmazing company cultureFree parkingGym on-site

Join a team of professionals led by a diverse set of leaders from across the industry.


GlassHouse Systems commitment:


We believe that a diverse team is the key to innovation and growth. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company and encourages all candidates to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.GlassHouse Systems Inc. (“GHS”) welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

Please contact Einat Levi-Israeli at elevis @ghsystems.com should you require any accommodation if you are selected for an interview or require an accessible format of the job posting or any communications from GHS.Please note that all candidates have to be legally eligible to work in their location.Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal record check.GlassHouse Systems thanks all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

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Life at GlassHouse Systems

GlassHouse Systems (GHS) is an infrastructure, security, and managed services solutions provider who develops, designs and deploys solutions for leading enterprises in Canada and the US. For over 20 years, GHS has delivered an enterprise level of service and support to clients.   Recognized with industry leading awards each year, GHS translates this differentiation into positive client experiences. GHS believes that strong skills, products and partnerships are critical in providing consistent, high-quality service. GHS provides clients with a highly experienced sales and technical team who have a keen understanding of both the technology and the client's requirement for technology.   At its heart, GHS has always been a highly technical company. Established by engineers, GHS has always focused on its technical skills and maintained a large contingent of technical experts that substantially outnumber sales resources. It is through this dedicated and focused approach to technical excellence that GHS has been established as a premier North-American technology partner.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Amazing Company Culture2. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion3. Professional Development Opportunities4. Equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company5. Resources and support for everyone on our team6. Accommodation of individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process7. Diverse Team Led by a Varying Set of Leaders from Across the Industry8. Commitment to Positive Client Experienes9. Remote work options available10. On-call support and occasional travel may be required
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