Cloud Solutions Architect

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world's most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

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With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

Purpose Statement: The Cloud Solutions Architect is the leading technology expert globally responsible for defining the strategic direction, technical roadmap, and design for IT platform architectures and infrastructure across public, hybrid, and distributed cloud environments. This role dictates design processes, best practices, and standards for implementation and documentation within the domain. The Architect must demonstrate a strategic, innovative mindset, forward-looking vision, and learning agility, continually integrating current technology trends into architectural plans and roadmaps.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the overall technical direction and strategy of cloud platform architectures ensuring solutions are highly available, scalable, secure, and cost-effective.

• Develop and maintain a robust hybrid cloud strategy using services like Google Distributed Cloud and Cloud Interconnect to create a seamless environment between on-premise data centers and GCP.

• Translate existing on-premise security architectures and controls from appliances (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet) into cloud-native security services like VPC Service Controls, IAM, and Cloud Armor.

• Lead as the subject matter expert for cloud platform architecture, providing guidance and mentorship to development, infrastructure, and operations teams.

• Continuously monitor technology trends and integrate innovative solutions into strategic roadmaps.

• Develop and document a robust architectural framework within the domain that aligns with and supports overall company objectives.

• Defines standards, frameworks, and guidelines for the associated teams, leveraging design and architecture patterns and domain best practices.

• Ensures that the system design balances functional and technical requirements.

• Evaluates systems designs, ensuring effective application of appropriate methods, tools, and techniques. Provides recommendations and assesses and manages associated risks.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 6 or more years of experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

• 2 years of IT Architecture experience

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code, with Terraform being a mandatory skill.

• Experience working in a DevOps environment, pipeline design, and implementation.

• Demonstrable experience in configuring cloud platforms in preparation for migration projects from on-premises data centers to a public cloud.

• Proven experience designing and implementing complex solutions on Google Cloud Platform.

• Deep, hands-on knowledge of core GCP services, including Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, and IAM.

• Strong understanding of traditional on-premise technologies: server virtualization , enterprise storage, security appliances, and both traditional and software defined networking.

• Google Professional Cloud Architect certification is highly desired

Other Qualifications:

• Exceptional Communication: Capable of explaining complex technical architectures to business leaders and technical teams alike.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and align technology decisions with business goals.

• Problem-Solving: A systematic and analytical approach to solving complex technical challenges.

• Leadership & Mentorship: The ability to guide team members during a period of significant technological change.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal, as required to support site visits for evaluating current architectures, developing new technology blueprints, providing deployment guidance, and contributing to other significant enterprise initiatives.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.