Cloud Engineer

Description:

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining server, network, and software configurations to support cloud infrastructure and applications, leveraging DevOps principles for efficient deployment and automation.
• Developing and deploying cloud-based solutions to meet organizational needs, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
• Monitoring the performance of cloud systems and applications, diagnosing issues, and implementing timely resolutions to ensure optimal performance.
• Creating and maintaining documentation for cloud environments, processes, and best practices to ensure operational consistency and knowledge sharing.
• Assisting with the integration of cloud systems with existing IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations across hybrid environments.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and emerging cloud technologies to recommend enhancements and improvements.
• Collaborating with software developers, system administrators, and IT teams to streamline workflows and implement CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in cloud engineering, system administration, or DevOps.
• Familiarity with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform) and their associated services (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
• Basic knowledge of DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Understanding of cloud security practices, including data protection and identity management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot cloud system issues effectively.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools like Python, Bash, or PowerShell is a plus.
• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals) are preferred but not required.