Azure Cloud Engineer

Eliassen Group
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Reading
55 Walkers Brook Drive (Show on map)
Nov 16, 2024
Description: Our industry-leading client is looking for a talented Cloud Engineer who has the experience and knowledge necessary to help build out and improve existing cloud and on-premise infrastructure and troubleshoot problems as they arise. This is a position within the Cloud Engineering team and will be responsible for building, maintaining and monitoring core systems and applications, managing instances, contributing to the design and maintenance of cloud and on-premise resources. Responsibilities include automating server and service deployments and upgrades, scripting, performance monitoring and tuning, process automation and capacity planning. Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $65 - $75/ hr. w2 Responsibilities: Public (Azure) and Private (VMWare) Cloud infrastructure design, build, configuration and capacity planning IaaC development utilizing standard industry tooling such as Ansible Tower, Azure DevOps, PowerShell, Bicep, Terraform, others. (Bicep is preferred) Solid understanding of Azure service offerings and ability to design secure hybrid solutions Experience assembling Azure Bicep code to deliver Cloud Patterns Windows and Linux server installation, configuration, tuning, monitoring and break-fix support Application functional and performance monitoring, root cause analysis and resolution Creation, deployment and management of Cloud based resources in a global, complex environment - Azure experience is required Establish and maintain environment configuration specifications, manage upgrade and deployment of IaaC processes through all stages of the SDLC and deployment history Contribute on System Design activities for new requirements. Develop solutions in alignment with industry best practices and corporate security standards. Performs some maintenance tasks, system and application log reviews, break-fix support Works with Project Teams to determine and advise on technical scope for new projects Produce and maintain high quality technical documentation for systems, applications, scripts, automation and processes Routine systems and application patches and upgrades Experience Requirements: Extensive server, OS, Cloud Service, application and network troubleshooting experience Solid experience in overseeing the design and implementation of systems, applications and related processes both on premise and in the cloud Strong written, oral, and inter-personal communication skills Ability to solve complex problems quickly and completely Good project management skills Must be highly self-motivated and directed, an independent thinker, organized and detail-oriented Ability to work independently with little guidance and in a collaborative team environment Adherence to established processes and procedures Strong understanding of computer technologies and the direction of new technologies Competence with documenting, flowcharting and project management tools and procedures Ability to plan and organize effectively Knowledge of applicable IT security, confidentiality and data privacy practices - maintains confidentiality of company-sensitive data Keeping direct supervisors informed of activities and situations which will impact the achievement of corporate and department goals and objectives Performing other related duties, as required, to achieve the goals and objectives of the company and department Technical Requirements Windows Server (2012 thru 2022) Linux - Redhat Enterprise, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu Distro experience a plus Azure general administration and solution design experience Azure DevOps experience a plus Kubernetes experience a plus Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent technical education in a directly related area 5 to 7 years hands-on experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified Knowledge of Insurance and Reinsurance a plus