RADAR Cloud Engineer, Senior
Cayuse HoldingsAbout the role
Overview
The RADAR Cloud Engineer will serve as a key technical leader responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-level cloud service delivery models—including Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Data as a Service (DaaS). This role drives the adoption and evolution of cloud solutions across the organization, delivering innovative, secure, and efficient capabilities. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, able to guide teams and business partners in leveraging the full spectrum of cloud technologies while ensuring compliance, security, and operational excellence.
This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement cloud strategies by providing expert guidance on complex cloud architectures and systems.
- Drive efficiency improvements across multiple work streams, optimizing processes and cloud resource utilization.
- Develop and implement cost optimization strategies for cloud resources to ensure maximum value from cloud investments.
- Provide strategies for service failure/recovery, cost optimization, and benefit analysis for cloud, cloud-agnostic, and on-premises services.
- Manage and enforce policies for cloud service usage and new technology adoption, ensuring the establishment and maintenance of a secure cloud environment.
- Ensure appropriate availability and design for high uptime of cloud services in accordance with organizational requirements.
- Independently design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing cloud software solutions.
- Debug cloud stacks and manage all aspects of cloud infrastructure, ensuring operational reliability and resilience.
- Implement and maintain a zero-trust architecture within cloud environments, ensuring robust security posture.
- Analyze, lead, and execute the development and implementation of cloud applications, including the migration of existing on-premises applications to the cloud.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A Bachelors degree in a related field is required.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in cloud engineering or related technical roles.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver large-scale cloud migration and optimization projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Experience in developing and implementing cloud governance policies and security frameworks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) are highly desirable.
- Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures is a plus.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
- Strong knowledge of network security principles and experience with cloud-native security tools
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance is required.
- Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
Minimum Skills Required:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
- Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
- Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
- Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
- Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.
Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
- Voluntary Life and AD&D options
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
- Paid Time Off
Reports to: Program Manager
Working Conditions
- Professional office environment with the ability to work on-site.
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