IT Systems Cloud Engineer

Position Description

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining cloud-based systems to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to build and support cloud solutions that align with the organization’s business goals and technological strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure Design:

• • Design and implement scalable and reliable cloud architectures based on organizational needs
  • Evaluate and recommend cloud services such as AWS, and Azure
  • Design automated solutions for backup, disaster recovery, and monitoring

Cloud Management & Maintenance:

• • Oversee the day-to-day administration and maintenance of cloud infrastructure
  • Monitor cloud systems for performance, security, and capacity optimization
  • Ensure compliance with organizational and industry best practices, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST 800-171, CIS Benchmarks, CMMC)

Automation & DevOps:

• • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments
  • Automate repetitive cloud administration tasks to enhance productivity and reliability

Key Responsibilities (cont.)

Security:

• • Implement and maintain cloud security best practices, including data encryption, IAM policies, firewalls, and monitoring
  • Conduct security audits to ensure system integrity
  • Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to mitigate potential risks

Cloud Migration:

• • Assist in planning and executing the migration of on-premises applications to cloud infrastructure
  • Optimize cloud architecture for cost efficiency and high performance

Support & Troubleshooting:

• • Provide support to internal teams for cloud-related issues, troubleshooting, and debugging cloud-based systems
  • Collaborate with vendors and third-party service providers for technical support and troubleshooting

Documentation & Reporting:

• • Document architecture designs, security policies, and operational procedures
  • Prepare and present reports on cloud usage, costs, and performance to management

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Certification) preferred

Experience

• Proven experience in cloud engineering, including hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, and/or Azure
• Experience with automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) and DevOps practices
• Experience in managing cloud security, networking, and storage solutions
• 6 years experience

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and tools
• Hands-on experience with Linux and Windows operating systems in cloud environments
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture

Competencies

Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex systems and workflows, identifying areas of optimization and troubleshooting.

Problem-Solving: Effective at diagnosing and solving cloud-related technical issues.

Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Team Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally with software developers, architects, and security teams.

Attention to Detail: Careful attention to system configuration, security policies, and cost optimization.

Work Environment

• This role is remote, however, may require on-site visits occasionally for team activities
• Participation in an on-call rotation for incident response