Certified Cloud Engineer

Role - Certified Cloud Engineer

Location - WI

Remote

Locals

REQUIRED SKILLS:
 Experience in designing, implementing, and supporting hybrid (private & public) cloud
platforms (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.) (3+ years)
 Supporting CI/CD pipelines, application deployment, API integration, containers,
configuration management, and DevSecOps practices (5+ years)
 Strong experience in programming, scripting, configuration, and troubleshooting
complex infrastructure and application issues (5+ years)
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:
 Cloud certification, such as:
o Direct Cloud Engineering / Architecture
 AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional
 AWS CloudOps Engineer Associate
 Azure Administrator Associate
 Azure Solutions Architect Expert
 Google Associate Cloud Engineer
 Google Professional Cloud Architect
o Highly relevant adjacent

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 AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
 Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
 Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
 Security/networking certifications on any of the three platforms
o Only foundational
 AWS Cloud Practitioner
 Azure Fundamentals / AZ-900
 Google Cloud Digital Leader

INTERVIEW PROCESS:
 Interviews will be set up shortly after the posting close date.
 Interview process is via Zoom/Teams; an in-person interview may be required at the
hiring manager's discretion.
 A real-time screenshot photo of the candidate MUST be uploaded to the candidate bid
upon confirming the interview, per the DCF Realtime Photo Requirement & Instructions.
 Candidate MUST provide three (3) business references for the interview; one reference
must be at a supervisory level.
DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:
The Certified Cloud Engineer will be responsible for the development, implementation,
configuration, support, and maintenance of the organization's hybrid cloud platform (AWS,
Azure, Google, etc.) tenants and instances. This includes Cloud Platform technologies (IaaS,
PaaS, or SaaS), cloud-hosted applications, strategy, and policies. The resource will work
closely with the vendor throughout development, integration, testing, deployment, and
production implementation. The engineer will provide technical oversight of the cloud
infrastructure and ensure cloud services are designed and implemented in accordance with
State and Federal regulations (e.g., NIST, IRS Pub 1075). The resource will also develop the
technical knowledge required to assume long-term ownership and support of the solution
following project closeout.
The Cloud Engineer will participate directly in vendor design discussions and development
activities, providing guidance and review of cloud architecture, infrastructure, networking,
compute, storage, databases, security services, monitoring, logging, and automation used
by the solution. The engineer will review and validate the vendor's proposed architecture
and configurations, identify potential risks or gaps, and ensure cloud services are
implemented using appropriate cloud best practices. The resource will also work closely
with the .NET development team to support application deployment, integration,
configuration, CI/CD processes, infrastructure as code, and environment management,

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while ensuring that the solution can be effectively supported by internal staff after
transition.
Security, compliance, privacy, reliability, and operational support will be key responsibilities
of the Cloud Engineer. The resource will incorporate organizational security requirements
into the cloud architecture and implementation, including identity and access management,
least privilege, encryption, network security, vulnerability management, logging,
monitoring, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and appropriate security controls for
cloud workloads. The engineer will independently perform complicated programming,
complex configuration, scripting, automation, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
activities and will help establish operational procedures, monitoring standards, incident
response processes, and maintenance practices. The resource will also document the cloud
environment, architecture, configurations, dependencies, operational procedures, and
support requirements to ensure that knowledge is retained within the organization.
Following implementation, the Cloud Engineer will assume primary responsibility for the
operational support, maintenance, optimization, and continuous improvement of the cloud
environment. The resource will establish and promote cloud best practices, develop
repeatable automation and deployment practices, evaluate new cloud services and
marketplace solutions, and identify opportunities to improve security, performance,
reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency. The engineer will also help develop the skills of
existing staff through knowledge transfer, documentation, mentoring, and hands-on
collaboration, reducing long-term dependency on the vendor. Cloud certification is
preferred, along with demonstrated experience designing, implementing, securing,
automating, and supporting enterprise hybrid cloud environments.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, with the ability to work
effectively with vendors, developers, architects, security teams, and internal IT staff;
communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders; and
transfer knowledge to internal staff to build long-term organizational capability.
Additional qualifications / desired experience:
 Design, development, modification, support, and maintenance of cloud platforms (AWS,
Azure, Google, etc.): 3+ years
 Cloud experience in a regulated organization: 3+ years
 Infrastructure as code: 5+ years
 Application containerization: 5+ years
 CI/CD against GitHub: 5+ years
 Enterprise network reality, observability, and cost discipline: 5+ years
 Windows and .NET literacy: 5+ years

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EQUIPMENT:
 Selected candidate must provide personal equipment for remote work.
 Home Internet Service: Minimum 20 Mbit down and 5 Mbit up, with capability to plug a
network (Cat 5a or better) cable into the computer.
Windows computer specifications:
 Operating System: Windows 10
 Memory: Minimum 4 GB; preferred 8 GB+
 Processor (CPU): Any 32-bit or 64-bit CPU running 2 GHz or faster
 Graphics card that supports Direct3D 11 Video
 Installation of the latest VMware Horizon Client
Apple computer specifications:
 Operating System: macOS 10.14, 10.15, or 11
 Memory: Minimum 4 GB; preferred 8 GB+
 Processor (CPU): Any 64-bit Intel-based Mac or ARM M1-based Mac running in
emulation with Rosetta 2
 Installation of the latest VMware Horizon Client
 Full audio/video conferencing capabilities (camera and headset) are required.
 A candidate-provided mobile device is not required for this position.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
 Position type: Staff Augmentation; 40 hours/week; day shift; billing type listed as daily.
 No travel is required. Security is required.
 The position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI).
 Weekend coverage may be required for maintenance or support. The raw posting also
lists weekend availability as varied and the client form lists on-call hours as 1000.
 Candidate must be available to perform work during Central Standard Time business
hours, including 9:00 AM-3:00 PM CST or other CST hours defined by the hiring
manager.
 Candidate must follow all DCF work rules.
 Selected candidate will not be assigned a specific workspace but may be required to
report in person as needed, potentially with minimal notice.
 A 7-year standard background check is required. Fingerprinting is required when
working with FTI. All offers are contingent on successful completion of required
background checks.
 Selected candidate must sign all onboarding documents and complete any security
training directed by the division, department, or agency.

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 DCF does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or later.
 This position is budgeted for 1,960 hours annually; hours will be prorated in the first
year based on the start date.
 Selected candidate must provide copies of any/all certifications as part of the hiring
process.
 Bid limit: two candidates per vendor. Number of positions: one.
 Bid submission requires a resume, Right to Represent (R2R), cover letter, confirmation
that the candidate meets the work-location requirement, and the WI Cover Sheet.
Resume must use the candidate's full legal first and last name and must not include
candidate email or phone information.
 Withdrawn candidates may not be replaced. Candidates submitted without meeting
required qualifications, restrictions, or requirements will not be allowed to be
resubmitted to future re-postings; false or inaccurate submissions may be reported.