Cloud Solutions Engineer III

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Greenwood Village, CO that is seeking a Cloud Solutions Engineer III.

Responsibilities:
* Deliver administration, maintenance, and ongoing support of the shared cloud environment
* Build, configure, tune and implement automation for cloud lifecycle and operational improvement
* Support of the web interface used by customers to access their cloud environment
* Responsible for evaluation, development, implementation, optimization, performance and configuration of customer cloud environments
* Expected to establish and maintain proficiency on emerging technologies through self-study and on-the-job training
* Escalate issues and defects as necessary
* Work directly with escalation teams (development, network, or engineering) until incidents are fully resolved
* Provide routine communication with customers on progress, status, and root cause
* Support customers with DNS, IP, and firewall issues regarding Cloud environment
* Work directly with architects to help reproduce and resolve customer issues
* Develop cloud architectures, including solutions for storage, security, and networking, to ensure optimal performance and reliability
* Work alongside development, operations, and security teams to integrate systems and streamline processes
* Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure and application issues within the cloud environment
* Utilize scripts and tools to automate deployment and management processes using infrastructure as code practices
* Implement monitoring tools to ensure system performance and optimize resource utilization
* Create and maintain documentation for cloud architectures, processes, and procedures
* Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve cloud services

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect
* Google Professional Cloud Architect
* 5-10 years of experience
* 2+ years of experience in Public Cloud (Google Cloud Platform) engineering
* Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
* Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins
* Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
* Knowledge of industry standards and standards organizations (e.g. ITIL, TOGAF, PMP)
* Strong understanding of all virtualization types: OS and database administration
* Solid networking experience and troubleshooting: UNIX systems and automation
* Expertise in the design and operation of medium to large scale enterprise or cloud infrastructure, databases and application systems
* Expertise in data infrastructure
* Passion for cloud software, tooling and automation; comfort with command line tools and scripting
* Understand of design principles around networking, storage, and servers
* Experience working with integration scripting technologies
* Good understanding of API and tools
* IaC (Terraform) and GitLab CI/CD experience

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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