IT Consultant Principal - AI, ML, Linux, Solaris, R, Apache

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Bash scripting, Effective communication skills, IT, Leadership, Linux Operating system, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, Sales - Client Acquisition, Unix Operating system, User support and Troubleshooting

Job Description

Various flavor of Linux and Solaris

• Experienced with designing of systems and implementation of existing and new technology.

• Experienced with Containerization technology such as (Docker and Kubernetes)

• SAS Statistical platform experience

• Experienced with opensource technology (R, Apache, others)

• Experienced with Artificial intelligence (AI)/Machine learning (ML)

• Storage administration and support

This senior level individual contributor is primarily responsible for serving as the lead technical expert across project teams, setting technical direction across technical solutions, and overseeing all IT systems.

Essential Responsibilities:

Drives the execution of multiple work streams by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and updating new procedures and policies; gaining cross-functional support for objectives and priorities; translating business strategy into actionable business requirements; obtaining and distributing resources; setting standards and measuring progress; removing obstacles that impact performance; guiding performance and developing contingency plans accordingly; solving highly complex issues; and influencing the completion of project tasks by others.

Practices self-leadership and promotes learning in others by soliciting and acting on performance feedback; building collaborative, cross-functional relationships; communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; providing feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership; influencing, mentoring, and coaching team members; fostering open dialogue amongst team members; evaluating and responding to the strengths and weaknesses of self and unit members; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.

• Leads a team of IT consultants in the development of requirements, for process or system solutions which may span multiple business domains by leveraging partnerships with stakeholders and appropriate IT teams (for example, Solutions Delivery, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture).

• Leverages multiple business requirements gathering methodologies to identify business, functional, and non-functional requirements (for example, SMART) across the enterprise.

• Leads and oversees the development and documentation of comprehensive business cases to assess the costs, benefits, ROI, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of highly unique or complex solution proposals.

• Leads the evolution of applications, systems, and/or processes to a desired future state by translating how current processes impact business operations across the enterprise.

• Leads teams of IT Consultants in the mapping of current state against future state processes.

• Defines the impact of requirements on upstream and downstream solution components.

• Provides insight and influence to executive management and business leaders on how to integrate requirements with current systems and business processes across the enterprise.

• Reviews, evaluates, and prioritizes value gaps and opportunities for process enhancements or efficiencies.

• Leads solution design by translating requirements into workable business solutions and leading in design sessions with IT teams.

• Recommends and advocates for additional data and/or services needed to address key business issues related to process or solutions design.

• Leads the evaluation of third-party vendors as directed.

• Drives continuous process improvement by leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of standardized tools, templates, and processes across the enterprise.

• Recommends and advocates for regional and national process improvements which align with sustainable best practices, and the strategic and tactical goals of the business.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, CIS or related field and Minimum ten (10) years experience in IT consulting, business analysis, or a related field. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ yrs experience in the Architect/design, configuration, implement of UNIX/Linux computing infrastructure (Redhat, CentOS, Ubuntu, Solaris)
• 6+ yrs advanced scripting abilities using (bash, csh, Python)
• 6+ Excellent at working with Clients and gathering requirements, provide solutions according to requirement.
• 4+ Experience in SAS platform support, troubleshooting, administration
• Excellent communication and collaboration with team and clients
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency in vendor evaluation, budgeting, and strategic planning

Primary Location: California,Pasadena,S. Los Robles Administration

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Day
• Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
• Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
• Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
• Job Schedule: Full-time
• Job Type: Standard
• Worker Location: Onsite
• Employee Status: Regular
• Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-SCAL-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
• Job Level: Individual Contributor
• Specialty: IT Consulting
• Department: Regional Offices - Pasadena - Research Network Admin - 0806
• Pay Range: $164700 - $213070 / year

The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.