Sr. Cloud Engineer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Responsible for deploying & engineering hybrid-cloud solutions for enterprise environments. Implements solutions based on fit-for-use, i.e. business continuity; service level agreements; availability; capacity; security; as well as, configured cloud infrastructure for new services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Implementation and maintenance of Azure, AWS, and OCI IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS cloud solutions.
• Optimization of existing cloud solutions including cost, performance, and reliability.
• Implementation, maintenance, and documentation of backup and recovery systems within Azure, AWS, and OCI.
• Engages in and supports DevOps practices for infrastructure and security management.
• Influences application and security architecture and design across multi and hybrid cloud platforms.
• Peer-reviews infrastructure-as-code (Azure ARM, Terraform, or similar).
• Provides necessary written documentation and knowledge transfer to stake holders and team members within the working group.
• Provide support and escalation point to systems administrators.
• Support cloud networking functions in collaboration with global networking team.
• Define cloud implementation policies and security guardrails.
• Be involved in decision making process for new solutions in the Crane cloud environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
• Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen.
• Use of audio-visual equipment is required.

 

[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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.]

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to debug, optimize code, and automate routine tasks.
• A systematic problem-solving approach coupled with a strong sense of ownership and drive.
• Ability to quickly pickup and understand where newly released cloud services would be appropriate for business applications.
• Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools such as Puppet, Ansible, PowerShell, Azure ARM, Pulumi, or Terraform.
• Knowledge of pipeline-automation tools such as Jenkins, CodePipeline, Azure DevOps, or other comparable tools.
• Experience using Git for source control management.
• Ability to proficiently write code in Python, Node.js, Bash (shell), PowerShell, or other similar languages preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Azure Container Instances, AKS, and others.
• Comfortable in a Linux environment.
• Comfortable working with SQL and Oracle databases preferred
• Understanding of foundational Azure, AWS, and OCI services
• Ability to maintain Office 365 services such as Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, etc.
• Exhibit a Site Reliability Engineering mindset when engaging with or developing reliability and incident response practices
• Excellent client service, communication, and documentation skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex technical problems
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable with translating technical problems to non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of security and IAM/RBAC practices within a multi-cloud environment

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 3 years+ experience in Microsoft Azure
• 3 years+ experience in Amazon Web Services
• Experience in working in an Agile/Scrum-focused organization.
• MS/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

 

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

• Professional certification may be required in some cases