Sr. Cloud Engineer

• This position will be onsite 4 days a week, with remote Fridays.
• Candidates can be located in either the Houston area OR Las Vegas.
• Strong skills in both Azure and AWS will be critical in this role.

• Cloud Architecture & Implementation
  • Architect, deploy, and manage scalable, reliable cloud infrastructure on AWS and Microsoft Azure environments for business applications.
  • Implement infrastructure as a code (IaC), using tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Terraform.
  • Configure and manage virtual networks, VMs, Storage accounts, app services, and IAM roles across both platforms.
  • Plan and execute cloud migrations and hybrid cloud deployments.
• Administration, Monitoring & Optimization
  • Administer core AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC) and core Azure (Azure VMs, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, Azure App Services) resources.
  • Implement and maintain advanced monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning strategies using tools like AWS CloudWatch and Azure Monitor.
  • Optimize usage, performance, and cost for all cloud resources, and support budgeting and reporting initiatives.
  • Implement automation for routine tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python or Bash.
• Linux Systems Administration
  • Perform regular patching, updates, and security hardening across Linux systems.
  • Provide configuration management and optimization to ensure reliable and consistent system performance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Linux servers, services, and applications.
  • Collaborate with security and compliance teams to align Linux configurations with organizational standards.
• Backup Administration
  • Manage, monitor, and maintain enterprise backup and recovery systems.
  • Develop and test backup and restore strategies to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery readiness.
  • Implement retention policies and perform regular verification of backups for integrity and recoverability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve backup failures and performance issues.
• Security and Compliance
  • Manage and enforce identity and access management, network security groups and date protection across AWS and Azure.
  • Conduct regular security assessments, compliance audits, vulnerability scanning and support remediation efforts.
  • Ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements such as GDPR, SOC 2, etc.
• Collaboration, Support & Knowledge Sharing
  • Provide advanced (tier-3) troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex multi-cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Network, DevOps, Security, Developers) to integrate solutions and resolve issues.
  • Mentor other IT staff on cloud best practices and support organizational standards.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive cloud infrastructure documentation and generate regular system performance reports.
• Process and Continuous Improvement
  • Establish and refine standard operating procedures for network, change and incident management.
  • Continuously evaluate modern technologies and recommend improvements to cloud infrastructure, security, and deployment pipelines.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in IT Infrastructure and cloud platform administration, including direct responsibility for AWS and Azure environments.
• Proven expertise in infrastructure automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Azure CLI).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Deep understanding of network architecture, cloud security, regulatory compliance, and cost management.
• Cloud and/or Security certification a plus
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments and SaaS integrations.
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team under high-pressure situations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• History of achieving zero deficiency audits and implementing effective business processes office operations as it relates to IT.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Good oral and written communications skills.

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• …and much more!

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