Senior Systems Cloud Engineer

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Systems Engineer to help build a "cloud-first" infrastructure environment and guide a team of system engineers transitioning to AWS. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a greenfield project while mentoring proficient engineers with strong Azure experience as they develop AWS expertise. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, hands-on technical leader, and a teacher who can foster collaboration and understanding in a transformative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Infrastructure Development: Design, build, and maintain multi-cloud infrastructure with a focus on AWS and Azure, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency.
• Team Enablement and Mentorship: Lead meaningful conversations and training sessions to onboard team members to AWS, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code (IAC) principles.
• Greenfield Project Leadership: Collaborate with the team to create standardizations, building blocks, and best practices for deploying and maintaining cloud-native systems.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot issues related to cloud networking, firewalls, and multi-cloud connectivity.
• Infrastructure Automation: Use tools like Terraform and CloudFormation to automate infrastructure provisioning and manage cloud resources.
• Code Development Support: Guide the team in deploying and managing AWS Lambda functions and transitioning from console-based to code-based infrastructure management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively with team members to align on goals and project requirements, promoting a learning and growth mindset.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience:
• 6–8 years in infrastructure engineering, with a focus on AWS and Azure environments.
• Strong expertise in AWS infrastructure building, including networking and multi-cloud integration.
• Proficiency in Windows-based systems, with a foundational understanding of Linux.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IAC) using tools like Terraform (preferred) and CloudFormation.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls and cloud networking, particularly Palo Alto and Meraki.
• Proven ability to lead migration efforts from Azure to AWS.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as GitHub and Azure DevOps.
• Strong scripting skills, ideally with PowerShell.
• Soft Skills:
• Clear and empathetic communicator capable of simplifying complex concepts.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams through technical transitions.
• Curious, adaptable, and open to feedback and learning opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Advanced experience with Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Hands-on experience with Lambda functions and Azure Resource Manager.
• Understanding of both Windows and Linux-based environments.