Job Description

Position Overview:

As a Cloud Systems Engineer, you will be a subject matter expert for cloud systems within a large enterprise, taking ownership of cloud-based solutions' design, deployment, and optimization. This role is key to ensuring that cloud infrastructure is scalable, secure, cost-effective, and performant, while providing technical leadership to junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, Develop, and Deploy Cloud Solutions:
• Use Terraform , GitLab , and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to build, manage, and deploy cloud-based solutions.
• Work on large-scale infrastructure that can support complex enterprise environments and multiple teams.
• Optimize Cloud Infrastructure:
• Focus on maintaining high availability , resilience , and performance of cloud systems.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and ensure all systems are running smoothly with minimal downtime.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with DevOps , development , and security teams to define and refine cloud strategies, deployment best practices, and system requirements.
• Monitor and Troubleshoot:
• Set up robust monitoring for system performance and security, ensuring you can quickly address issues.
• Identify opportunities for cloud resource optimization to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Cost Optimization:
• Implement cost-effective cloud practices and solutions.
• Ensure that cloud infrastructure is utilized efficiently to minimize unnecessary expenses while maintaining required performance.
• Automation:
• Use scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) to automate routine cloud tasks and services.
• Continuously improve and refine automation processes for faster and more reliable deployments.
• Security & Compliance:
• Ensure cloud systems meet all necessary security standards and comply with organizational policies and industry regulations.
• Implement cloud security best practices to protect data and applications.
• Mentorship and Leadership:
• Act as a mentor and coach to junior engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing to enhance team performance.

Top Skills and Experience Needed:

• Education and Experience:
• High school diploma/GED required. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Technology , or a related field is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in Information Technology with a strong background in cloud engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering with a focus on large-scale cloud solutions .
• Cloud Engineering and Architecture Expertise:
• Cloud networking and security configurations : Experience architecting and managing complex cloud environments (minimum 4 years ).
• Experience in cloud solution design and implementation using tools like Terraform , GitLab , and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) .
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform , CloudFormation , or Azure Resource Manager .
• Containerization & Cloud Services:
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker in production environments, particularly in containerizing and orchestrating cloud applications.
• Cloud Troubleshooting:
• Proven track record of troubleshooting and resolving complex cloud infrastructure issues , particularly those impacting high availability .
• CI/CD and DevOps Practices:
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to enable continuous integration and delivery within cloud environments.
• Mentorship:
• Strong experience in mentoring junior engineers and guiding them through best practices in cloud engineering and automation.

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