Kaplan is a global, for-profit education company that has excelled and expanded over the years, now operating in over 30 countries worldwide. The company offers flexible work arran
Senior Cloud Engineer I
Location
United States
Posted
25 days ago
Salary
$64.8K - $162.0K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Cloud Engineer I
Kaplan
Role Description The Senior Cloud Engineer I specializing in Azure and AWS is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions to support the organization's infrastructure and application needs. This role involves ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of cloud environments while collaborating with other IT and development teams to optimize cloud resources and support business objectives. - Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructures using Azure and AWS. - Develop and implement cloud strategies, architecture frameworks, and best practices. - Monitor, manage, and optimize cloud resources and services to ensure high availability and performance. - Implement and manage cloud security controls, compliance policies, and governance frameworks. - Develop and deploy automation scripts using tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or AWS CloudFormation. - Implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline application deployment. - Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues and incidents promptly. - Conduct root cause analysis for recurring problems and implement solutions to prevent recurrence. - Work closely with DevOps, development teams, and other stakeholders to support application deployment and infrastructure needs. - Provide expert guidance on cloud-related queries and issues. - Maintain detailed documentation of cloud architectures, configurations, and procedures. - Prepare and present reports on cloud performance, costs, and improvements. - Mentor and provide guidance to junior cloud engineers and contribute to their professional growth. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. - Minimum of 6 years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles. - Proven experience with Azure and AWS platforms, including managing and deploying services. - Proficiency in Azure and AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory. - Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, AWS CloudFormation). - Strong knowledge of networking, security, and compliance requirements in cloud environments. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. - Strong communication and collaboration abilities. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively. - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar. - Additional relevant certifications are a plus. Requirements - Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes. - Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch). - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. - Previous experience in a senior technical role or mentoring junior engineers. Benefits - Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance. - Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure). - Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members. - Comprehensive health benefits, new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment. - Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities.
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