Cloud Engineer

Wilton Woods Center

Summary

Performs all technological activities associated with cloud computing, including implementation, installation, troubleshooting, reporting, and oversight for cloud infrastructure and related cloud services; assists with the management, support, and oversight of the virtual servers and cloud networks in FCPS cloud environments and business continuity processes; implements configurations that meet program security requirements and customer needs; and provides ongoing support of cloud storage and backup infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in developing, implementing and maintaining cloud data center infrastructure environments, computer operating software systems, database servers, or infrastructure development.
• Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of server and systems engineering, Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, cloud-based infrastructure, and data center infrastructure management.
• Knowledge of DevOps in modern cloud environments and skilled in using DevOps tools for source control, configuration management, automation, containerization, and orchestration.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies for enterprise design and integration, and system design and implementation practices.
• Knowledge of cloud migration techniques and workflows (on-premise to cloud platforms).
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations including HIPAA, CIPA, and FERPA.
• Knowledge of and skilled in Amazon Web Services (AWS), G Suite for Education, Microsoft 365, and data center and virtualization technologies.
• Skill in DevOps tools such as Git, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Skill in migrating infrastructure and workloads from on-premise datacenter to public cloud environments and services, such as AWS, Azure, and Google.
• Skill in large scale data center migrations.
• Ability to ensure that Windows and Linux systems meet operating and functionality requirements.
• Ability to perform scripting administration tasks and reporting using relevant coding and scripting technology and developing scripts for automating processes (such as GAM scripts, Powershell, Python, JSON, and Javascript).
• Ability to conduct evaluative studies, solve complex problems, and design and install solutions.
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure a program meets its goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Industry cloud certifications from AWS, Microsoft, or Google.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

• Assists with the migration and deployment of new cloud and data center infrastructure solutions, operating systems, enterprise applications, utilities, or projects to upgrade existing software.
• Ensures that new systems meet enterprise specifications, function properly, including the installation of required software, operating system, and security updates, and are installed with minimum user disruption.
• Administers server and systems technologies, including needed configurations required to maintain proper working order of the domain, infrastructure, users and group settings, security, and access permissions and privileges.
• Manages, maintains, monitors, and secures all servers including installations, upgrades, patches, and documentation.
• Evaluates and analyzes scaled systems, performance, issues, and metrics in order to provide data-driven recommendations for service improvements.
• Compiles and maintains enterprise standards, procedures, and documentation and develops procedures to incorporate new or changed software and procedures following change management processes when initiating system changes.
• Collaborates with IT architects, software developers, data security, engineers, and other support partners with regard to troubleshooting and correcting technical issues and security incidents.
• Provides support and education on cloud infrastructure to other IT partners.
• Conducts performance studies to monitor efficiency of internal systems and cloud infrastructure.
• Participates in cloud system migration feasibility studies.
• Provides recommendations and advice related to budget development and forecasting.
• Oversees the work of vendors and/or contractors.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Salary Range

$97,125 - $165,276

Salary Grade

[Salary Information]

Unified Scale-Schedule B/Grade 008-FEU-OP

Office

Information Technology Office

Contract Length

260-Day Contract

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Percent Full-Time

Full Time

Job Type

Information Technology

Open

Until

Filled

Yes

Re-Adv.

Position

Yes