What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Infrastructure Engineer position at AccuWeather?
About AccuWeather
AccuWeather recognized and documented as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved tens of thousands of lives, prevented hundreds of thousands of injuries, and saved tens of billions of dollars in property damage.
Today, AccuWeather is the most recognized and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, known to billions, and is proven and verified to be the most accurate. Digitally, AccuWeather is the #1 weather destination in the world and one of the top destination sites that exist globally.
AccuWeather forecasts appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network reaches 35 million households, and its AccuWeather NOW streaming services is available to more than 200 million active users on many platforms, including Roku, Xumo, Red Box, LG, Amazon, and Freevee.
AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally who pay for the most accurate weather forecasts from any source. AccuWeather's story is one of a fanatical dedication to Superior Accuracy, detail, creativity, innovation. Entrepreneurship, service, and the loyalty and commitment of hundreds of people who have joined AccuWeather's center of excellence, including many who have dedicated their entire careers to AccuWeather.
Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the "father of modern commercial meteorology." Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been named "the most accurate man in weather" by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur's Encyclopedia of Entertainment.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer is an essential IT team member, collaborating closely with key stakeholders to ensure robust and efficient cloud infrastructure. This role encompasses designing, developing, and supporting integrated cloud solutions with a primary focus on business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR). Key responsibilities include analyzing existing implementations, planning and deploying BCDR solutions, optimizing performance and security, automating tasks, and providing tailored technical support. This team member actively participates in architectural evaluations and planning sessions aligned with industry standards.
This team member takes initiative, leads by example, and actively seeks opportunities to enhance our cloud infrastructure. They proactively identify areas for improvement and propose solutions. Curious and resourceful, they explore new technologies and stay informed about industry trends.
This is a fully remote role. To be considered for this role, you must be located in the US or Canada.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and implement scalable and secure cloud infrastructure solutions using AWS and Azure.
- Analyze and review existing cloud implementations to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders and developers to understand data processing requirements and plan deployments.
- Develop and implement comprehensive BCDR solutions to ensure business continuity.
- Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of cloud environments.
- Automate cloud infrastructure tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual efforts.
- Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and availability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues in a timely manner.
- Take initiative and be self-sufficient in achieving business goals.
- Coordinate with developers, security, networking, and other IT professionals to ensure cohesive and comprehensive solutions.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
- Relevant cloud certifications or ability to obtain them within 6 months of hire.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure engineering.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security.
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with MS Windows, Linux, and databases.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Commitment to Diversity:
AccuWeather is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
If you are a highly motivated, organized, and dynamic professional with the skills and experience to excel in this role, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our organization's success.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, genetic information, gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran orientation, or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, marital status or any other legally protected categories under local, state of federal laws. We believe a culture of diversity and inclusion provides unique perspectives that help make the workplace more innovative, engaging and profitable.
