Cloud Design Architect
Emerson
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Cloud Design Architect to join Emerson’s Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) team focusing on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This role is pivotal in architecting, designing, and optimizing cloud-native solutions that align with enterprise-scale requirements. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in OCI services, infrastructure automation, and cloud architecture best practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions that drive business transformation.
IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL:
- Design and implement OCI-based cloud architectures that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
- Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Resource Manager for OCI.
- Collaborate with application architects, DevOps, and security teams to integrate cloud solutions with enterprise systems.
- Evaluate and recommend OCI services and features to optimize workloads and reduce operational costs.
- Create detailed design documentation, architecture diagrams, and deployment guides.
- Ensure compliance with security policies, governance frameworks, and industry best practices.
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide root cause analysis and remediation strategies.
- Participate in cloud migration initiatives, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and re-architecting legacy systems.
- Stay current with OCI updates, emerging cloud technologies, and industry trends.
- Technical Stack: OCI Core Services (Compute, Networking, Storage), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE), Oracle Autonomous Database, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI), scripting (Python, Bash)
- Soft Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving mindset, ability to work independently and in a team, passion for innovation and continuous learning
WHO YOU ARE: You anticipate the impact of emerging technologies and make necessary adjustments. You have gained the trust and support of others. You evaluate pros and cons, risks, and benefits of different solution options. You identify and seize new opportunities
FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technology/engineering discipline required.
10+ years of IT engineering experience required
5+ years of experience working in a cloud engineering position required
5+ years of direct working experience on Oracle required
Experience with technical writing and defending technology decisions
Experience in providing escalated operations support required
Good communication and collaboration skills
Authorized to work in Canada without the need for sponsorship now and in the future
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:
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Five (5) or more years working in a network and security engineering discipline
Our Culture & Commitment to You
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
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Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply including women, Aboriginal Peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available at all stages of recruitment, selection, and employment.
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We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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