Senior Cloud Engineer

job summary:
Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer

Location: Worcester, MA

Remote Type: Hybrid 1-2 Working Caregivers (Onsite 1-2 days per week)

Time Type: Full Time

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

$87,276.80 - $157,081.60

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

99940 - 5980 IS Enterprise Solution Architecture

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

About Us

At our organization, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make our premier health system a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are a dedicated team working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. Everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part every day.

Position Summary

The Senior Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure solutions to support key enterprise organizational needs. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud computing technologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

I. Major Responsibilities

Acts as a technical leader and mentor to up-and-coming team members.

Effectively articulates recommended solutions to project teams, management, and executive leadership.

Takes the lead on large projects, initiatives, and complex changes.

Designs, implements, and maintains cloud infrastructure solutions that follow industry best practices and meet organizational requirements.

Configures and deploys cloud services, including virtual machines, storage databases, network, and security components.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define cloud architecture best practices and standards.

Monitors and optimizes cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and security.

Automates deployment, configuration, and management tasks using scripting or automation tools.

Performs regular security assessments and implements measures to protect cloud-based systems and data.

Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.

Stays up to date with the latest trends and advancements in cloud computing technologies.

Provides guidance and support to other team members on cloud-related projects and initiatives.

Documents system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing and training purposes.

Designs and implements disaster recovery plans for outages and backup and recovery solutions for data loss scenarios.

Monitors usage and spending, identifies cost-savings opportunities, and implements strategies to optimize costs while maintaining performance and reliability.

Participates in a 24 x 7 on-call rotation as required.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or 5 years of related industry experience.

Preferred:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect

Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect

Experience/Skills:

Required:

Minimum seven (7) years of related system administration and/or systems engineering experience.

Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions using platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or VMware Cloud (VMC).

Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including virtualization, containers, microservices, and serverless architecture.

Experience with cloud automation and orchestration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.

Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and firewalls.

Familiarity with security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance standards.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and drive resolution.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred:

Experience with managing VMware vCenter and HorizonView.

Experience with managing HPE servers, blade chassis, and 3Par storage arrays.

Experience with managing Cisco Nexus switches.

Experience with managing Checkpoint firewalls.

Experience with managing Big IP F5 Load balancers.

location: Worcester, Massachusetts
job type: Permanent
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

I. Major Responsibilities

1. Acts as a technical leader and mentor to up-and-coming team members.
2. Effectively articulates recommended solutions to project teams, management, and executive leadership.
3. Takes the lead on large projects, initiatives, and complex changes.
4. Designs, implements, and maintains cloud infrastructure solutions that follow industry best practices and meet organizational requirements.
5. Configures and deploys cloud services, including virtual machines, storage databases, network, and security components.
6. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define cloud architecture best practices and standards.
7. Monitors and optimizes cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and security.
8. Automates deployment, configuration, and management tasks using scripting or automation tools.
9. Performs regular security assessments and implements measures to protect cloud-based systems and data.
10. Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.
11. Stays up to date with the latest trends and advancements in cloud computing technologies.
12. Provides guidance and support to other team members on cloud-related projects and initiatives.
13. Documents system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing and training purposes.
14. Designs and implements disaster recovery plans for outages and backup and recovery solutions for data loss scenarios.
15. Monitors usage and spending, identifies cost-savings opportunities, and implements strategies to optimize costs while maintaining performance and reliability.
16. Participates in a 24 x 7 on-call rotation as required.

qualifications:
II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or 5 years of related industry experience.

Preferred:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect

Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect

Experience/Skills:

Required:

Minimum seven (7) years of related system administration and/or systems engineering experience.

Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions using platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or VMware Cloud (VMC).

Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including virtualization, containers, microservices, and serverless architecture.

Experience with cloud automation and orchestration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.

Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and firewalls.

Familiarity with security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance standards.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and drive resolution.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred:

Experience with managing VMware vCenter and HorizonView.

Experience with managing HPE servers, blade chassis, and 3Par storage arrays.

Experience with managing Cisco Nexus switches.

Experience with managing Checkpoint firewalls.

Experience with managing Big IP F5 Load balancers.

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At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.