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Cloud Engineer(Azure+GCP, Only W2)

00, United StatesRemoteContractPosted 1 day ago

Position Overview: (Major Functions and Non-Essential Functions):

  • The IT Senior Cloud Engineer ensures that enterprise cloud solutions are optimized for cost and functionality and is responsible for execution of the cloud / infrastructure strategy set by architects.
  • Develops internal and external compatibility of the system and subsystems.
  • Develops highly complex scripts using a tool or combination of tools to automate a task or a series of tasks.
  • Develops, complies, and may oversee team compliance with SLAs or OLAs.
  • Documents new or modified solutions, installation instructions and other system-related information.
  • Writes configuration for cloud platforms leveraging appropriate tools.
  • Collaborates with developers and is responsible for the ""Ops"" part of DevOps.
  • Develops and may maintain tools and frameworks that other teams use to smoothly develop their applications.
  • Uses technology to implement automation and orchestration.
  • Leads the implementation and integration of cloud solutions and technologies across business and IT functions, products, and platforms. Proactively seeks new ways to integrate cloud solutions with existing enterprise tools and systems.
  • Responsible for compliance of cloud solutions to architectural standards.
  • Leads evaluations of enterprise cloud technology standards, tools, products, and solutions to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Partners with security staff to ensure Cloud solutions support maintenance of a secure technology environment.
  • Responsible for planning and validating the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Cloud solutions.
  • Implements governance for role-based access control (RBAC), cost containment and cloud provider account management.
  • Develops time and cost estimates for cloud solutions.
  • Creates and determines Cloud systems specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
  • Evaluates technical requirements to determine the impact of Cloud technologies on the infrastructure including equipment redundancy and capacity requirements.
  • Creates the physical design for cloud based solutions for infrastructure and platforms.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Helping translate the cloud roadmap into actionable work for product owners, supporting Agile teams as they create and execute stories, coordinating across engineering, architecture, operations, security, and finance, and providing clear updates and materials for leadership.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with senior stakeholders are critical for success in this role.
  • This position is a good fit for a senior IT professional who understands large enterprise environments, is comfortable working across multiple teams, and enjoys bringing structure and clarity to complex initiatives.

Skills:

  • Additional Experience and/or Qualifications: (Has Achieved Competency in the Following Areas, Job Knowledge and Additional Considerations):
  • Demonstrated ability to work across multiple environments including cloud and on-premise, and multiple operating systems.
  • Functional understanding of cloud ecosystem and leading-edge cloud emerging technologies.
  • Working knowledge of the practical application of engineering and technology including applying principles, techniques, procedures, hardware and tools to the design and production of various products and services.
  • Working knowledge of data center design best practices.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply DevOps principles and ways of working. Ability to develop and deliver requirements, concepts of operations, use cases, demonstrations, and presentations to both one-to-one and in small groups.
  • Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for anticipating, recognizing, managing, and resolving technical (hardware, software, application, or operational) problems.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with and present to senior management and executive stakeholders (e.g., IT Leadership).

Required Skills:

  • Azure, Agile Framework, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Required Experience:

  • Hands‑on experience with Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Product operations, delivery, or execution management experience.
  • Familiarity with Agile frameworks and sprint‑based delivery.
  • Strong communication skills, especially with senior leadership.
  • Ability to translate strategy or roadmap direction into executable work.

Nice to Have:

  • Cloud Certifications
  • Healthcare Experience

Education:

  • Minimum Education and/or Experience Required: (Education Requirements and Experience):
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years' demonstrated technical experience and 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience, or Associate's degree with 7 years' experience and 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience, or HS/GED with 9 years of experience and 1 years' of demonstrated leadership experience in a large, complex organization like may be considered in lieu of the degree.

Licensure/Certification Required:

  • Certification in Cloud Engineering is required.
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