Cloud Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

The IT Cloud Engineer will be responsible for designing, deploying, securing and managing cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) while driving automation, continuous integration, and infrastructure optimization. This position will also work closely with the DevOps and Networking teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud services, focusing on scalability, performance, security, and cost-efficiency in cloud environments.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Work with Infrastructure and DevOps to design, implement, and manage secure scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Administer access management and apply security best practices surrounding IAM based access and roles.
• Migrate and manage the orchestration of legacy workloads to modern containerization technologies such as docker and Kubernetes to improve deployment time, BCDR, and robust scaling. This will include the buildout and administration of any Linux OS virtual servers hosting the containers.
• Use Infrastructure as Code templates such as Terraform, CloudFormation templates, Google Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Use automation and configuration management tools like Terraform, Ansible, or automated infrastructure deployment, management, and configuration.
• Design, manage and secure VPCs, transit gateways, global networks, and VPN tunnels to ensure secure and reliable communication between cloud services and on-premises infrastructure.
• Secure networks and TCP & UDP protocols such as SSH, NTP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SNMP, SMB, NFS and syslog.
• Utilize cloud monitoring and log management tools (e.g., CloudWatch and Splunk) to monitor the health, availability, and performance of cloud environments.
• Integral with evaluating and remediating security weakness within RealTruck cloud environments and collaborating with the Cyber Security team where needed.
• Optimize resource usage and costs through effective cloud architecture, cost management tools, and best practices. 
• Document cloud architectures, processes, and configurations.
• Regularly communicate status updates, risks, resolution plans, and milestones to cross-functional teams. 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field or 5+ years of experience with cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices, specifically with AWS and GCP required.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices, specifically with AWS and GCP required.

Required Licenses

• None.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Skilled in cloud technologies, Linux Administration, containerization, scripting, automation, databases, CI/CD Tools, Web Servers, Monitoring & Logging, Microsoft Office, order processing systems, manufacturing software, spreadsheets, quality, and word processing.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common policies, procedures, standards and technical documentation.
• Ability to respond to requests in a timely matter.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management.
• Ability to write, speak and comprehend English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.

Travel

• Minimal travel required; 15% or less.

COMPETENCIES

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

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