Solutions Architect - Cloud Security

Job Summary

• Partner with Technology Teams to establish an architecture that meets SWA technology standards
• Partner with business & technology Stakeholders to establish the technical strategy/roadmap for a business domain product(s) or product line(s) that will enable long-term business outcomes
• Operate as a trusted advisor for the business, work to define the business intent and non-functional requirements, and provide a comprehensive architecture that will meet business needs
• Contribute to the growth of the SWA Technology Teams through hiring, coaching, and mentoring
• Promote architecture technology standards and contribute to SWA technology standards
• Research current and emerging technologies and identify technologies that can accelerate business value delivery
• Seek opportunities to improve SWA technical competency actively
• Design, build, refactor or operate distributed large scale and impactful IT projects - either on premises or in the cloud
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee&39;s Leaders

• Strong cloud background focused on designing secure applications and implementing security controls in AWS
• Understanding of vulnerability management methodology, tools, risk analysis, and remediation.
• Experience in creating application architecture diagrams and documentation, consulting and collaborating with Solution Architects, and presenting to a wide range of audiences from engineer to VP.
• Knowledge of a modern programming language (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Go, .Net, Java, etc.)
• Knowledge of working in a technology domain such as distributed large-scale web, mobile applications, APIs, Cloud, Event Streams, DevOps, Serverless, Big Data, and Analytics
• Skilled in excellent verbal and written communication with Stakeholders to achieve the desired architectural outcomes
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to understand and apply information to contribute to the organizations strategic plan
• Ability to bring others together and trying to reconcile differences
• Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Skilled in Architecture Design Tools (e.g. Draw.io, Visio)
• Skilled in Software programming paradigms (e.g. Object orientated, Functional)
• Skilled in Software versioning software and best practices (e.g. Git)

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Required: Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience - in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or equivalent experience or formal training

• Required: Expert-level experience, expansive and far reaching knowledge in architecture design and implementation of large scale distributed systems
• 10&43; years in Information Technology; Preferred
• 5&43; years in AWS development, security, or engineering; Preferred
• 3&43; years in designing and implementing security controls in AWS (e.g. access management, monitoring, service authentication, identity federation, network security controls, etc.); Preferred
• 2&43; years in container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.); Preferred
• 2&43; years in a technical lead or architect role (preferred);
• 2&43; years in other cloud technologies (AWS, Google, Azure, hybrid, Salesforce); preferred
• 2&43; years in a technical lead or architect role; preferred.
• 1&43; year in disaster recovery (site location, regional disaster architecture, site resiliency, etc.); Preferred
• 1&43; year in multi-tenant architectures; Preferred
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills (ability to address large and small audiences).
  . Ability to articulate (verbally / visually) ideas, approach, concepts, options, risk, impact, and recommendations to technical, non-technical, and Leadership audiences. [facilitate meetings with medium to large audience of peers]; Preferred
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities; Preferred
• Must possess outstanding business acumen, and a sound understanding of industry rules / standards; preferred
• Must be highly organized, motivated, and capable of working with minimum supervision; Preferred
• Ability to mentor / coach Tech Leads, Senior Developers, and Peers in a domain or technical area; Preferred
• Outstanding leadership skills including partnering, consensus building, influencing; Preferred
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodology and principles; Preferred
• Outstanding understanding of business process and business rules for a portfolio; Preferred
• Expert knowledge of computer or network systems hardware, and software theory, emerging practices / concepts, and technology relevant to organizational / portfolio vision; Preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, Team-based, Customer-service-oriented environment; Preferred

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• Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job.

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive market salary from $158,950 per year to $176,600 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For elidable leadership individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company
• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Up to a 9.3 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per
• paycheck *
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit**
• Explore more Benefits youll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
• *Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
  **401(k) match contributions are subject to the plans vesting schedule and applicable
  IRS limits