Cloud Engineer, Jr.

About The Company The City of Philadelphia is a vibrant and dynamic municipality renowned for its rich history, diverse culture, and thriving arts scene. As a best-in-class city that attracts top talent from around the world, Philadelphia offers a unique environment for professional growth and personal development. With a workforce exceeding 30,000 employees across more than 1,000 job categories, the city provides a broad spectrum of opportunities for individuals eager to make a meaningful impact. The City values principles such as inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work, fostering a work environment that encourages collaboration and excellence. Philadelphia is committed to building a sustainable and innovative future, supported by comprehensive health care benefits, professional development opportunities, and a dedication to diversity and inclusion. The city’s strategic initiatives aim to enhance the quality of life for residents, visitors, and businesses alike, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in public service. About The Role The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is seeking a dedicated Cloud Engineer to join its team. This role is pivotal in supporting and expanding the city’s cloud computing environment, which has been instrumental in modernizing city operations and optimizing IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will operate independently within a hybrid cloud/on-premises environment, primarily managing AWS GovCloud and Standard Cloud platforms. The Cloud Engineer will collaborate closely with architecture and engineering teams to identify, design, and implement cloud solutions that meet the city’s diverse needs. This position emphasizes cloud administration, automation, and cost management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AWS, with hands-on experience in managing multi-account environments, implementing Infrastructure as Code, and ensuring security best practices. While overlapping with DevOps skills, this role focuses more on cloud management and optimization rather than continuous deployment pipelines. The Cloud Engineer will be responsible for documenting best practices, automating infrastructure deployment, monitoring service performance, and forecasting costs to ensure efficient resource utilization. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the city’s technological advancement and public service delivery. Qualifications Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including management of multi-account environmentsProficiency in automating environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) toolsFamiliarity with network technologies such as VPCs, VPNs, Transit Gateways, Route53, and Load BalancersUnderstanding of data and data integration concepts, including SQL and data governancePython programming skills (preferred)Strong references demonstrating relevant skills and experienceAbility to pass a CJIS background checkResidency within the City of Philadelphia within six months of employment Responsibilities Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to identify and implement optimal cloud-based solutionsManage and govern a multi-account, multi-organization AWS environmentDesign and plan cloud workloads aligned with business needs, prioritizing security and complianceDocument standard procedures, best practices, and operational guidelines for cloud environmentsAutomate infrastructure configuration and deployment processes across the development lifecycleMonitor cloud services, optimize performance, and control costs through effective resource managementProactively identify and resolve issues to minimize impact on city operationsStay updated on industry trends, new cloud services, and emerging technologiesForecast and plan for cloud service costs, ensuring budget adherence and cost efficiencyImplement security measures and manage IAM policies to safeguard city data and infrastructure Benefits Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependentsEligibility for wellness programs and discounted medical plansPaid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysGenerous retirement savings optionsParticipation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to help repay student loansFree SEPTA public transportation for eligible employees through the SEPTA Key Advantage ProgramTuition discounts and scholarships at partner colleges and universities in Philadelphia Equal Opportunity The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information, or victim status related to domestic or sexual violence. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join our team. For inquiries or to report discrimination, please contact the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or via email.