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Lead DevOps Engineer
Las Vegas, NV
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Cloud Engineer with expertise in AWS and Google Cloud Platform to drive cloud architecture, networking design, and implementation for enterprise-level projects. The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Google Cloud Platform platforms, adhering to industry best practices and standards.
- Architect highly scalable, available, and fault-tolerant systems to meet business requirements.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to cloud engineering teams.
- Lead networking architecture design across cloud environments, including VPC design, inter-region connectivity, hybrid cloud setups, and integration with on-premises networks.
- Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and reliability.
- Develop and implement automation strategies using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Deployment Manager.
- Collaborate with security teams to ensure cloud infrastructure meets compliance and security requirements.
- Monitor and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of cloud-based solutions, addressing issues proactively.
- Provide technical guidance to stakeholders and act as the subject matter expert for AWS and Google Cloud Platform cloud services.
- Conduct cloud migration assessments and execute application migration strategies.
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in cloud technologies, tools, and services.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.
- Proven expertise in AWS and Google Cloud Platform cloud platforms, with relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Google Cloud Platform Professional Cloud Architect).
- Strong experience in networking architecture, including VPCs, hybrid networking, VPN, and direct connect setups.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Deployment Manager.
- Expertise in cloud-native services, container orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS, GKE), and serverless architectures.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Stackdriver, Prometheus, Grafana).
- Solid understanding of security best practices in cloud environments, including IAM, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or similar.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and manage multiple projects effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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