Sr. Engineer, Cloud

The Senior Engineer, Cloud is responsible for engineering and maintaining complex cloud environments. This role is responsible for delivering complex, highly secure, high-performance, scalable, cloud-first/could native solutions that meet or exceed RTO/RPO requirements. The Senior Engineer’s role includes developing, implementing, and maintaining cloud platform tools that are fundamental to the operation of the cloud team. Other responsibilities include disaster recovery and business continuity, cost optimization, security and compliance remediation, performance monitoring, and vendor engagement.

Essential Functions:

• Operations:  Function as an advanced technical resource for the Cloud Services environment, overseeing daily activities, governance, operationalization, and cost management of cloud platforms.    Develop and maintain tools that support the operation of cloud platforms (i.e., cloud patching, cloud migration, infrastructure such as code provisioning, and configuration management).  Identify and implement cost optimization changes related to rightsizing, uptime scheduler, and environment cleanup.  Manage the day-to-day activities of the cloud environment. 

• Cloud Projects: Take a lead role with application development teams and on cloud solutions projects to execute infrastructure pipelines and implement cloud best practices. Implement and manage cloud resources, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.  Implement automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to streamline deployment processes and improve operational efficiency. Provide cost estimates for labor, hardware, software, and other project planning needs.  Ensure proper transition to the support team following the acceptance to run process.

• Compliance and Security: Ensure that cloud systems adhere to best practices, security policies, and compliance requirements.  Ensure security vulnerabilities are remediated in cloud environments.  Assist with the definition of governance standards and ensure they are implemented across cloud resources.  Assist with Disaster Recovery and Business continuity planning, testing, and execution. 

• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Collaborate with managed services provider to proactively monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, security issues, and ensure incidents are resolved promptly. Provide technical leadership and oversee troubleshooting and problem resolution as needed.  Communicate significant problems or issues to management. Regularly assess current systems and recommend improvements.   

Knowledge & Skills:

• Global responsibilities

• Knowledge:  Understanding of workplace policies and procedures / Familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques.

• Skills:  Strong time management and organizational skills

• Abilities:  Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance / Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines / Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team / Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experience 

• Master’s Degree, preferred

• (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Solutions Architect – Associate preferred

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) preferred

• Terraform Associate Certification preferred

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI, preferred

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

• Requires an in-depth understanding of provided architecture designs and the automation and support of the organization’s cloud infrastructure. 

• Strong foundation in client-server technology and strong knowledge of multi-cloud solutions.

• Scripting or development knowledge with common coding frameworks.

• Ability to think strategically and a demonstrated vision for future trends.