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Cloud Engineer
IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services
Chicago, Illinois, 60606
Contract
Ref.: 137628
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join their team! This position is remote.
Duties:
Our client is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join their team! This position is remote.
Duties:
- Conduct cloud solution assessments and implement cloud-based Architectures on AWS, Azure, OCI or GCP considering scalability, security, reliability, and performance
- Coordinate with CSP support to escalate and track issues to resolution
- Analyze cloud systems and performance to recommend improvements and participate in research projects to optimize the cloud environment
- Design and development OS & Application Customer Image for the cloud infrastructure
- Produce, build, and implement automation for configuration of systems and applications
- Assist with security and audit activities related to cloud infrastructure
- Provide technical and system engineering support for internal groups and customers
- Assist cross functional teams in troubleshooting and problem identification
- Evaluate and analyze systems, performance, issues, and metrics to provide recommendations for service improvements
- Participate in analytical studies, cost-benefit analyses, or other research including analyzing information systems requirements and environment projects
- Develop and maintain documentation of system configurations, topologies, and operational procedures
- Stay updated with cloud trends, certifications, and emerging technologies
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with cloud architecture, cloud solutioning, networking, security, compliance, migration patterns and tools
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with cloud-native infrastructure, including virtual networks, security groups, and identity management services
- Ability to manage and ensure the successful completion of multiple technical tasks in assigned programs
- Experience with Jira and Confluence
- Experience with any of the following: CSPs, AWS, Azure, Oracle, GCP
- Understanding of IP Networking such as: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSL/TLS, etc.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Knowledge and understanding of how to leverage various services for computing, storage, database management, and networking
- Proficiency in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and scripting
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment and show initiative to take on responsibilities
- Decision making, research, and problem-solving skills
- Time management with the ability to organize, assess, and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Ability to adapt to quickly changing business conditions
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
- Able to understand virtual cloud architectures and layered application and database services with the ability to logically determine root cause of an issue
- Willingness to grow and share his/her knowledge with others on the team
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
- 401K offered
