What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cloud Engineer position at Robert Half?
The Cloud Computing Engineer we are hiring will be responsible for designing, configuring, and delivering cloud infrastructure solutions for a variety of applications, leveraging best practices and business acumen. Key responsibilities include managing cloud technology stacks—covering architecture, security, design, and maintenance—and leveraging extensive knowledge of on-premise, public, and hybrid cloud models. The role requires familiarity with IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS service models, along with the ability to automate provisioning and manage software-defined infrastructures. Engineers are expected to evaluate strengths and weaknesses in architecture, network, and security designs, making improvements where needed. Collaboration with management and technical teams on cloud adoption, security, and performance is key.
Responsibilities include:
- Translating project requirements into cloud infrastructure designs, ensuring alignment with security and performance standards.
- Designing fault-tolerant, self-healing cloud services for systems like databases, web services, and messaging systems.
- Researching best practices and technologies in cloud computing, advising on strategy, and providing input for RFPs.
- Automating processes for patching, vulnerability remediation, and system provisioning while addressing emerging security threats.
- Developing templates and guidelines for applications leveraging IaaS, incorporating redundancy and security.
- Drafting and updating documentation for new cloud designs, including disaster recovery and runbooks.
- Leading projects to integrate client systems securely with data protections in focus.
- Overseeing storage infrastructure, such as SAN/NAS, and migrating to cloud environments.
- Collaborating with technical teams to monitor performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Education:
- Required: High School Diploma
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline; Master’s Degree is a plus.
Certifications:
- Preferred certification in a Cloud Platform (AWS or Azure).
Experience:
- 8 years in infrastructure consulting or implementation.
- 5 years in network-focused technical roles, with expertise in large-scale environments, IP networking, and cloud architecture (e.g., AWS).
- Proven experience in troubleshooting, network optimization, and engagement with DevOps.
Skills:
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), scripting for automation, and cloud security fundamentals (e.g., encryption, key management).
- Familiarity with tools like NetApp ONTAP for cloud data migration.
The role emphasizes strategic collaboration, continuous improvement, and robust documentation to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions.
