Cloud Systems Engineer III
The Cloud Systems Engineer will focus on AWS EC2 instance development and management, Linux server support, Kubernetes, building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modernizing on-premises server workloads. As a Cloud Systems Engineer III, you will play a crucial role in deploying solutions for cloud migrations while working in a role to continue to support on-prem Linux servers and storage.
Responsibilities
• AWS EC2 Engineering: Design, deploy, and manage AWS EC2 instances, optimizing for performance, security, and cost.
• Work closely with cloud architects to align AWS EC2 solutions with overall cloud architecture.
• Implement automation for EC2 instance provisioning and configuration.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Drive the development and maintenance of IaC scripts and templates for automated infrastructure provisioning.
• Implement and enhance IaC best practices, ensuring consistent and efficient deployment processes.
• Collaborate with Platform and DevOps teams to integrate IaC seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Linux System Engineering: Architect, deploy, and maintain on-prem and cloud Linux servers ensuring security, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize Linux environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Linux servers.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Lead the design and implementation of containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Develop and enforce best practices for container deployment, scaling, and management.
• Mentor and guide other engineers in containerization technologies.
• Collaboration and Documentation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing technical expertise and guidance.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and best practices.
• NetApp and Cloud Storage Solutions: Architect and manage storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve storage-related issues.
Expectations:
• Works independently on larger, moderately complex assignments that have a direct impact on the department.
• Handles ambiguous/undefined problems and thinks abstractly to deliver results.
• Demonstrates strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive as well as the ability to work well with diverse teams.
• Effectively articulates technical challenges and solutions to business users and other technical teams.
• Seeks to develop compelling insights and logical arguments to persuade others.
Education/Certifications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS Certified SysOps Engineer - Professional.
Experience/Minimum Requirements
• 3+ years' experience working as a Cloud Engineer, with a focus on AWS EC2 infrastructure and related services.
• 5+ years' experience supporting Linux servers in a large-scale environment running both on bare-metal and VMware.
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Packer, AWS CloudFormation, or similar frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of on-premises server workloads and experience in automating, modernizing, and managing them as Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Automation and orchestration – experience with scripting using Python, PowerShell, Bash, Packer
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing cloud migration strategies and roadmaps.
• Experience with AWS services such as AWS Lambda, Amazon RDS, Amazon S3, Amazon VPC, and others.
• Solid understanding of security and compliance principles in AWS, including IAM, encryption, and network security.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Harness, Jenkins, GitLab, or AWS Code Pipeline.
• Understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies and their application in cloud environments.
• Experience supporting NetApp storage is preferred.
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