Cloud Engineer (3-year contract), IITS

Job Description

• This position is forOffice of Integrated Information Technology Services (IITS).
• Infrastructure Management
• Architect, design, and implement cloud-based solutions that align with both organizational objectives and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to seamlessly integrate cloud solutions.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies to automate and streamline the deployment and management of cloud resources.
• Continuously optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze cloud performance, making proactive adjustments as needed.
• Provide technical expertise on cloud architecture and best practices.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing.
• Recommend appropriate cloud services based on project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in cloud security.
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders relationships.
• Act as a subject matter expert on cloud architecture, participate in technical discussions and provide guidance to stakeholders.
• Provide training, technical documentation and hands-on support to help teams develop necessary skills and expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and execute system operation procedures (e.g., IT Disaster Recovery) to improve service availability, reliability, and redundancy.
• Consultancy and Support
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gain a better understanding of their goals, technical requirements, and current infrastructure.
• Develop tailored cloud solutions that align with organizational requirements, focusing on scalability, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide support to internal stakeholders for cloud data repository and accessing enTRUST.
• Troubleshoot issues, resolve technical challenges, and deliver ongoing support after project post-implementation.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT or equivalent.
• Relevant Cloud platform certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solution Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.
• Relevant Linux System Administration certifications (e.g. Red Hat Certified System Administrator) are a plus.
• At least 5 years of work experience with Cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure Cloud.
• Proficiency in Cloud computing concepts, architectures, and service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Proficiency in Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including their services and features.
• Proficiency in networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and routing in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in Cloud security principles, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Cloud platform monitoring, logging, and alerting tools to ensure the performance and reliability of cloud resources.
• Proficiency in infrastructure provisioning and management tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Working knowledge of DevOps methodologies, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automation tools.
• Working knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based storage solutions, databases, and data analytics platforms.
• Proficient in performing Linux server cluster administration.
• Proficient in scripting languages, including Python and Bash, with the ability to automate tasks and enhance workflow efficiency.
• Proficient in ServiceNow CMDB administration.
• Working knowledge of ISO27001 information security standards, regulatory compliance, and best practices for Cloud governance.
• Strong technical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, with confidence in delivering frontline support and expertise across diverse academic disciplines and areas.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail and strong decision-making abilities.
• Good interpersonal and customer servicing skills.
• Enthusiastic and motivated team player.
• Independent, proactive, positive attitude, and a keen interest in exploring the areas of emerging Cloud technologies.

• This position is forOffice of Integrated Information Technology Services (IITS).
• Infrastructure Management
• Architect, design, and implement cloud-based solutions that align with both organizational objectives and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to seamlessly integrate cloud solutions.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies to automate and streamline the deployment and management of cloud resources.
• Continuously optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze cloud performance, making proactive adjustments as needed.
• Provide technical expertise on cloud architecture and best practices.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing.
• Recommend appropriate cloud services based on project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in cloud security.
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders relationships.
• Act as a subject matter expert on cloud architecture, participate in technical discussions and provide guidance to stakeholders.
• Provide training, technical documentation and hands-on support to help teams develop necessary skills and expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and execute system operation procedures (e.g., IT Disaster Recovery) to improve service availability, reliability, and redundancy.
• Consultancy and Support
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gain a better understanding of their goals, technical requirements, and current infrastructure.
• Develop tailored cloud solutions that align with organizational requirements, focusing on scalability, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide support to internal stakeholders for cloud data repository and accessing enTRUST.
• Troubleshoot issues, resolve technical challenges, and deliver ongoing support after project post-implementation.
• Any other duties as assigned.