Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Collaborating with engineering and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions.
• Knowledge of best practices multi-tenancy VPC specifically in AWS / Azure environments.
• Knowledge of the API Gateway service and how it functions.
• Knowledge of Azure App Service, Lambda function, function apps infrastructure implementation / optimization.
• Designing, developing and deploying modular cloud-based systems.
• Ensuring efficient functioning of data storage and processing functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security.
• Identifying, analyzing, and resolving infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
• Regularly auditing existing systems and making recommendations for improvements.
• Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives.
• Interacting with various business units, providing cloud support, and making recommendations based on business needs.
• Plan, coordinate and perform system maintenance, software installations and upgrades, patch management and documentation.
• Support our user's needs, including troubleshooting, account maintenance and training.
• Maintain and monitor systems in our 24 x 7 environment to assure they are operating at optimal efficiency.
• Lead and participate in the conceptual phases of identifying and solving business problems and initiatives.
• Work with business departmental teams to help define and document business requirements for new metrics and reports.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Required Skills And Experience

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 3-5 years of experience in the field of cloud computing.
• Azure, AWS certifications preferred.
• Troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools.
• A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans.
• Ability to help create and map business needs/application requirements to technical solutions.
• Exceptional analytical and debugging skills.
• Must be a team player and be able to communicate well with the IT team and stakeholders.

Helpful Skills And Experience

• Knowledge of web services, API, REST, and RPC.
• VMware and Citrix virtualization.
• Windows 2008, 2012 and 2016 Server.
• MS Active Directory.
• Virtual Desktop management.
• IIS 7.x deployment and integration.
• Integrate Business related Software.
• Knowledge of SCCM & SCOM.
• Knowledge of Group Policies.
• Working knowledge of networking.
• Install, configure and maintain virtualization clients.
• Performance and utilization monitoring technologies such as SNMP and WMI.
• Microsoft SQL knowledge and experience a plus.
• Linux\Unix knowledge and experience a plus.
• Powershell\scripting a plus.