Cloud Architect

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

Responsible for designing and architecting business critical hybrid cloud solutions. This position will be working closely with Solution Architects and Security Architects to ensure that the team produces scalable and robust cloud solutions to meet Business needs. This position is also responsible for identification and selection of appropriate cloud services based on requirements and constraints, has deep subject matter expertise, and can evaluate new technologies for fit in current infrastructure architecture.

• Assist in development of the Corporate cloud strategy and cloud governance
• Design architecture for hybrid cloud integration solutions
• Recommend new cloud services to develop conceptual designs
• Identify cloud solutions that align with the business strategy
• Evaluate cloud capabilities to support business initiatives
• Asist in selecting vendors for IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and integration capabilities
• Maintain cloud governance documentation
• Assist in proper identification and tagging of cloud services and resources
• Provide status reports and escalation of issues as appropriate
• Develop cloud training plan for other teams and business stakeholders
• Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in IT cloud infrastructure, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities
• Design, develop, and oversee implementation of end-to-end IT cloud integrations
• Develop and execute test plans to check IT cloud infrastructure and systems technical performance. Report on findings and make recommendations for improvement
• Collaborate across the IT organization and with vendors
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical discipline preferred. Comparable work experience is acceptable.
• 10 \+ years progressive Sitecore development experience
• 5\+ years experience as a Sitecore Architect
• Sitecore Certified Developer (Required to open cases directly with Sitecore)
• 4\+ years experience in enterprise architecture, design, and integration
• 2-3 years’ experience building and deploying on-prem and cloud solutions
• Experience in designing hybrid and multi-cloud solutions
• Knowledge of GCP, AWS, and Azure cloud services
• Methodical and focused troubleshooting skills
• Proven track record for designing and architecting cloud solutions
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict timelines
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and security protocols
• Strong verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• ITIL V3 Awareness training preferred
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications

Additional Information

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.