Cloud Engineer

Overview

The Cloud Engineer will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and optimizing on prem and cloud-based infrastructure.

This role requires deep expertise in cloud services, security, and automation, with an emphasis on maintaining high levels of system availability, performance, and security across multiple cloud platforms.

As a Cloud Administrator, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud-based solutions into our business processes, maintain cost-effective solutions, and continuously improve our cloud infrastructure to support our growing needs.

Responsibilities
  • Cloud Infrastructure Management: Configure, monitor, and maintain the company's cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, SaaS, GCC) to ensure optimal performance and scalability
  • Security and Compliance: Ensure infrastructure security and compliance by monitoring access, usage, and resources
  • System Backups and Recovery: Perform system backups and recovery to maintain data integrity and availability
  • Technical Support: Provide technical support for cloud applications and services, and train end users as needed
  • Collaboration: Work closely with IT security teams to monitor the company's cloud privacy and respond to technical issues in a timely and efficient manner
Qualifications
  • Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
  • Ability to embrace change, learn quickly, and thrive in a dynamic corporate environment
  • Skill in working harmoniously within cross-functional teams to achieve common objectives. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers and with outside agencies, partners, shareholders, and business associates
  • Strong understanding of relevant software, tools, and systems used in the corporate environment. This includes proficiency in standard software applications, including Windows and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Preferred Education/Skills:

  • Bachelor's of Science in Information Technology, or equivalent years of experience
  • Certified in AZ-500, MS-500, MS-700, AZ-104, or SC-400 or equivalent certification.
  • Minimum of five years in Information Technology
  • Proven experience in cloud administration, with expertise in Azure and other SaaS applications
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Six or more years of experience in support of Azure Cloud
  • Certified as an Azure Administrator Associate, MS-102 Administrator Expert, or equivalent certifications
  • Relevant certifications such as ITIL, CISM, or equivalent certifications
  • Experience and adherence to compliance frameworks: (CMMC Level 2, GovHigh, 32CFR, CUI, FedRAMP, NIST-800, PCI-DSS, and internal security best practices
  • Experience with automation tools and scripting languages

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME
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