Systems Engineer (Azure Cloud Engineer)

About the Role

Are you interested in information technology in the healthcare industry? Do you get excited about the opportunity to work with the newest medical applications and industry-leading instrumentation? Are you passionate about critical problem solving and administrating IT solutions to make a difference for users and other health professionals in the field? This full-time, office-based Systems Engineer role supports our rapidly growing corporate activities within the Information Technology team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for Infrastructure-related Cloud projects, questions, and issues.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and administration of Cloud-based platform solutions, collaborating with Application Architects, Software Development, Database, Storage, Networking, and Security teams to meet initial and future business requirements.
• Partner with Information Security to ensure proposed infrastructure solutions comply with Cloud security standards.
• Monitor new developments in emerging Cloud technology trends and identify new products with potential benefit to Medpace through in-depth research and analysis.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure features, services, and industry trends.
• Engage in the SDLC of new systems, technologies, and major system improvements, frequently handling or directing projects from research to implementation.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of cloud solutions.
• Ensure the feasibility of proposed projects and evaluate new software packages related to cost, resources, system capability, and other attributes.
• Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Python.
• Demonstrate the applicability of tools in real-world applications and investigate their use in the Medpace Infrastructure, recommending adoption of new technologies/methodologies when appropriate.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on best practices for cloud architecture, engineering, and governance.
• Execute performance tuning, monitoring, and optimization of cloud environments.
• Engage with vendors and third parties to support platforms and implement improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure, including 2+ years of focused support experience with Azure Cloud.
• Desire to learn and grow, with a solid foundation of experience.
• Aptitude to manage many different servers, applications, and priorities effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, end users, and management.
• Strong work ethic and a "do what it takes" attitude.
• Aptitude to learn new technology.

About the Company

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through a scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral, and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs more than 6,000 people across 40+ countries.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events.
• Employee health and wellness initiatives.
• Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations.
• Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms, and attractions.
• Modern, eco-friendly campus with an on-site fitness center.
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth.
• Discounted tuition for UC online programs.

Company Recognition

• Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer.
• Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility.