Role: Principal Cloud Engineer

Location: Tulsa, OK

Pay Rate Range: $130,000- $160,000 year

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Are you looking for a growth opportunity for a reputable company with a positive work environment?
Our client is looking for a Principal Cloud Engineer to join their team. Please contact us today to discuss this opportunity!
Job Responsibilities:
• Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and Design: Lead the design and architecture of comprehensive Azure cloud solutions that meet business requirements, including infrastructure, security, data, and application components.
• Implementation: Oversee the deployment and configuration of Azure services, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Cloud Strategy: Develop and execute a robust cloud strategy aligned with the company's goals, including migration plans, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, data scientists, security teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Automation: Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure Resource Manager to automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Security: Ensure that cloud solutions adhere to best practices for security, compliance, and governance, implementing necessary controls and monitoring mechanisms.
• Performance Monitoring: Set up and manage monitoring, alerting, and logging systems to maintain high availability and performance of cloud services.
• Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior cloud engineers and other team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of cloud architectures, configurations, and procedures.
• Innovation: Stay current with the latest Azure offerings, industry trends, and best practices, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to enhance our cloud capabilities.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Certifications: Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or similar.
• Technical Skills:
• Expertise in Azure services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, AI/ML, IoT, etc.).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI).
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service).
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (ISO, GDPR, HIPAA).

Why choose Addison IT?
•Pay: We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
•Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
•Permanent Employment: Many of Addison's job openings lead to potential permanent employment
•Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
•Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
•Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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