Senior Cloud Engineer (Remote)

Requisition Id 14370 

Annual Salary Range:$$145,000.00 -$$180,000.00 

Work-Site Type: Remote 

 

ORNL offers a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee.  In addition, this position is considered remote-eligible for ORNL in pre-approved locations.  Remote-eligibility is not a continued guarantee and could be subject to change based on evolving organizational needs.

 

Note about pay range:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Link to benefits. https://jobs.ornl.gov/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US

 

Overview:    

We are hiring a Senior Cloud Engineer in the Digital Platform Services Group of the Digital Services Infrastructure & Operations Division of the Information Technology Services Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)!

 

Cloud computing allows for the modernization and consolidation of IT infrastructure, automated workloads, and the pursuit of next-generation innovation. To continue this transformation, we’re seeking qualified applicants having expertise in the strategy, design, development, and implementation of large-scale projects in the cloud. The ideal candidate is experienced in cloud-based tech, with a firm grasp of new technologies, platforms, and applications, and ability to customize them to help our business become more secure and efficient.

 

Extensive knowledge of cloud maintenance, experience leading staff, and advanced industry knowledge is key to keeping us on the cutting edge. From day one, you’ll have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations, and an ongoing impact on our overall growth.

 

Objectives of this Role:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize Azure-based cloud and AI solutions tailored to business and operational needs.
• Define, document, and enforce best practices for application deployment, infrastructure maintenance, and AI integration.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and thought leadership to teams, enhancing cloud and AI competencies within the organization.
• Ensure high standards of application performance, scalability, and reliability across multi-tenant Azure environments.
• Manage and secure cloud environments in compliance with company policies and federal security guidelines, including AI-specific ethical standards.

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

   

Cloud Operations Management:

• Provide technical expertise in Azure service categories, including IaaS, PaaS, and AI/ML services.
• Design, build, maintain, document, and automate processes using tools like Azure Virtual Machines, Azure AI, Azure Cognitive Services, and Terraform.
• Implement automation for configuration and deployment to improve functionality, scalability, and manageability of enterprise cloud and AI offerings.
• Develop and test disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity architectures for critical Azure resources a