Cloud Platform Engineer

Sunwest Bank

Sandy, Utah

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Automation, Banking Regulations, Cloud Computing, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Data Recovery, Database Backup, Disaster Recovery, IT Governance, Identity Data Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Security, Physical Demands, Product Engineering, Production Support, Production Systems, Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM), Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Architecture, Security Monitoring, Software Engineering, Standards Strategy, System Operations, Team Player, Technical Support
LOCATION
Sandy, Utah
POSTED
9 days ago

About the Role

The Cloud Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, operating, and continuously improving Sunwest Bank’s cloud platforms, with Azure as the primary enterprise cloud and AWS supporting select initiatives. This role enables Product and Engineering teams to deliver quickly and securely by providing reliable cloud infrastructure, automation, and self‑service capabilities while maintaining compliance with banking regulatory requirements.

Work Details

Schedule: Monday – Friday; work hours may vary based on operational needs and project delivery
Work Location: Onsite Hybrid

Travel: Occasional

What You’ll Do

  • Design, deploy, and operate secure Azure infrastructure supporting enterprise workloads, including networking, identity, security, monitoring, and disaster recovery
  • Implement and maintain cloud governance frameworks such as landing zones, policy, RBAC/PIM, cost controls, and management groups
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure‑as‑Code and scripting tools
  • Build and support AWS environments for targeted initiatives, ensuring secure connectivity, monitoring, and cost management
  • Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to remove infrastructure bottlenecks and accelerate delivery
  • Develop CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and standardized “golden path” environments for development teams
  • Enable self‑service cloud capabilities that reduce manual tickets while preserving access controls and auditability
  • Maintain cloud security posture and support data governance, backup, and disaster recovery capabilities
  • Support IT governance, access reviews, audits, and evidence collection related to cloud controls and compliance
  • Participate in engineering planning and execute changes through established IT Operations controls

What We’re Looking For

(Required)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud or infrastructure engineering with deep hands‑on Azure expertise
  • Working experience supporting AWS production environments
  • Strong Infrastructure‑as‑Code experience (Terraform preferred)
  • Experience with Kubernetes and containerized workloads (AKS and/or EKS)
  • CI/CD and automation experience using modern tooling
  • Strong understanding of cloud networking, security architecture, and identity management
  • Experience supporting regulated environments subject to FFIEC, GLBA, or similar standards

(Nice to Have)

  • Azure Administrator or Solutions Architect certification
  • AWS Solutions Architect or SysOps certification
  • Experience implementing landing zones, Azure Policy, or governance frameworks
  • Experience building internal platform engineering or developer self‑service capabilities
  • Demonstrated success reducing infrastructure request turnaround times

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • High‑impact role enabling product and engineering velocity
  • Opportunity to shape cloud standards and platform strategy
  • Collaborative environment balancing innovation with security and compliance
  • Competitive compensation and benefits within a growing financial institution

Posting Location(s):

Sandy, Utah (Remote eligible)

Compensation

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience + bonus + benefits

Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking
Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting
Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking
Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

The Fine Print

This job description reflects the general nature of the role and may change as business needs evolve. Sunwest Bank is an equal opportunity employer and works with staff members and customers without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status, age, religion, medical condition, handicap, disability, or veteran status.

Compliance with Bank Secrecy Act laws and regulations is considered an essential responsibility of this role. Employees must attend all required training and maintain compliance with Sunwest Bank’s Code of Ethics and Conduct, as well as all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and may be amended as business needs require.


About the Company

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Sunwest Bank

Sunwest Bank has been consistently named one of the top performing banks in the United States by American Banker and SNL Financial. Sunwest’s primary focus is commercial business and real estate banking. Through 12 targeted locations across the Western United States, Sunwest offers a full suite of private and commercial banking services to its clients.

Since 2009, Sunwest has completed five failed bank acquisitions beginning with the acquisitions of MetroPacific Bank of Irvine. Later that year, Sunwest expanded the franchise south to San Diego with the acquisition of Pacific Coast National Bank. Its expansion continued beyond the California border with the acquisition of First State Bank of Flagstaff from the FDIC, adding a presence in Northern Arizona. In 2013, the Bank expanded into the Northwest by acquiring the Washington-based Westside Community Bank which added two locations outside of Tacoma. Sunwest then broadened its Northwest presence to Boise through acquiring the failed Syringa Bank from the FDIC, adding nearly $140 million in assets and a network of five Idaho branches. In the latter half of last year, the Bank broadened its footprint further by adding LPOs in both the Salt Lake City and Phoenix, Arizona markets. These three out-of-state acquisitions and two de novo LPOs have positioned Sunwest well as it embarks on its next expansionary phase.

Sunwest Bank operates with an iron clad balance sheet of $885 million in assets, $111 million in tangible capital and $4MM in reserves, making it well poised to continue its growth.

Sunwest Bank is the flagship of H Bancorp, a $1.3 billion privately-owned bank holding company with a controlling interest in Bay Bank located in the Baltimore/D.C. corridor. H Bancorp provides strategic leadership, access to capital and an opportunity to participate credits across the entire H Bancorp family.

SUNWEST BANK – AN ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS BANK
Sunwest prides itself on being an entrepreneurial and innovative commercial business bank. The Bank positions itself through deep knowledge in lending niches ensuring our people are regarded as trusted advisors and not simply bankers. It is with this approach that we provide impeccable service to our clients.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Banking
FOUNDED
1970
WEBSITE
https://www.sunwestbank.com/