Staff Cloud Engineer (IaC/Terraform/Python)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cloud solutions on AWS and GCP platforms, including networking, security, storage, compute, and authentication components
• Serve as project execution leader by estimating effort, breaking down tasks, and mentoring junior engineers to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Collaborate with architecture leaders to design cloud solutions addressing business needs across cloud and hybrid environments
• Automate cloud deployments and infrastructure provisioning using tools such as Terraform, Terragrunt, Python, and Ansible
• Ensure cloud security through account management, access controls, firewalls, and threat detection mechanisms
• Monitor infrastructure performance and cost efficiency, implementing optimizations and creating dashboards and alerts
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure and application issues, performing root cause analysis
• Lead post-incident reviews and implement corrective actions
• Provide thought leadership on cloud technologies, infrastructure as code, and industry best practices
• Develop proof of concepts (POCs) to evaluate new technologies and architectural patterns
• Participate in architecture reviews, project kickoffs, and post-mortem discussions
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and cloud strategies

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including security, networking, IAM, authentication protocols, account management and application services
• Proven experience solving capacity challenges by utilizing dynamic scaling using containerization and/or serverless approaches, ensuring high availability and reliability with redundancy, and leveraging services like Direct Connect and/or AWS Outposts for hybrid connectivity
• Understand and implement various infrastructure architecture models (like centralized vs distributed) to define how resources, data, and processes are organized and managed within an organization's IT infrastructure - building and maintaining IT systems that are scalable, reliable, and secure
• Mastery of AWS Well Architected Framework principles
• Expert with troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Absorb and apply hands-on technical test requirements involving both Python and Terraform
• Familiarity with DevOps principles
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven experience with building deployment pipelines and enabling self-service
• Strong teamwork and willingness to collaborate with others
• Comfortable working with engineers to introduce new technologies and resolve technical challenges

Preferred (Optional)

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps, SysAdmin, Networking, and/or Security certifications
• Google Cloud Platform and/or Azure Cloud knowledge
• Experience in the Media & Entertainment field

Benefits

• Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
• Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid-time-off options
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow

About Us

STAND 8 provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and globally with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Mexico, Japan, India, and more. STAND 8 focuses on the "bleeding edge" of technology and leverages automation, process, marketing, and over fifteen years of success and growth to provide a world-class experience for our customers, partners, and employees. Our mission is to impact the world positively by creating success through PEOPLE, PROCESS, and TECHNOLOGY. Check out more at www.stand8.io; and reach out today to explore opportunities to grow together!