Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS and Azure)

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

DevOps
Database
Data Centers
ITIL
IaaS
Infrastructure Architecture
Kubernetes
Linux
Ansible
Amazon Web Services
Active Directory
Cloud Computing
Firewall
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Cluster Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Python
Scripting
Servers
Storage
TCP/IP
Terraform
Windows PowerShell
Virtual Private Network
Scalability
SQL
Reliability Engineering
Optimization
Regulatory Compliance
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Jenkins
Management
Conflict Resolution
Business Continuity Planning
Disaster Recovery
Docker
DNS
Operating Systems
FOCUS
Network
Computer Networking
Bash
Provisioning
Microsoft Operating Systems
Problem Solving

Job Details

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. This role involves managing and maintaining hybrid infrastructure environments, with a strong focus on AWS (70%) and Azure (30%), as well as on-premises data centers. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Linux and Windows operating systems and possess a solid understanding of infrastructure automation, scalability, and security in cloud.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure:

  • Design, deploy, troubleshoot and manage AWS infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and cost optimization.
  • Contribute to Azure cloud deployments and manage multi-cloud environments effectively.
  • Implement and support hybrid-cloud solutions to bridge on-prem and cloud infrastructures.
  • Complete understanding of network/ vpn /firewall / Security Groups and logging.

On-Premises Data Centers

  • Support on-premises servers including troubleshooting network connectivity in a hybrid cloud environment.
  • Should have a good knowledge of Active Directory.
  • Develop strategies for disaster recovery and business continuity for on-prem systems to hybrid cloud.

Operating Systems:

  • Manage Linux and Windows server environments, ensuring smooth operations and security compliance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve OS-level issues efficiently.
  • Experience working with Windows Clustering and SQL.

Automation and Monitoring

  • Develop automation scripts and tools for infrastructure provisioning and management.
  • Implement proactive monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability and up time.
  • Create detailed dashboard for monitoring.

Security and Compliance

  • Configure and manage security groups, policies,and permissions in AWS and Azure environments.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.

Collaboration and Documentation

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to support application and database needs.
  • Document infrastructure processes, configurations, and incident resolutions comprehensively.

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience in managing AWS (minimum 70%) and Azure (minimum 30%) cloud environments.
  • Strong knowledge of on-prem data center infrastructure - including servers, networks, and storage.
  • Expertise in Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python,Bash, PowerShell) for automation purposes.
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools like Azure DevOps,Copilot, Terraform, Ansible, or Jenkins is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Architect).
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of ITIL practices and principles.
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