IT Infrastructure Design - Cloud Engineer

Job#: 2086504

Job Description:
Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK) to support observability and infrastructure monitoring across on-prem, Azure, and AWS environments. This role is part of the Enterprise Management Systems team and will focus on maintaining and optimizing a large-scale Elastic Stack deployment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain ECK platform infrastructure on AWS.
• Install, configure, and scale Elastic Stack components based on system needs.
• Develop and manage dashboards, alerts, and rules using ESQL/KQL.
• Collaborate with internal infrastructure teams and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Participate in software upgrades, system validation, and performance tuning.
• Maintain documentation and configuration libraries to ensure data integrity.
• Contribute to observability strategy and architecture for high-volume logging environments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK).
• Minimum 2 years of experience with ESQL/KQL for dashboard and alert development.
• Strong understanding of observability, monitoring, and logging platforms.
• Experience with tools such as Kibana, Splunk, Grafana, Tableau, Power BI.
• Familiarity with data formats (XML, JSON), ETL processes, and database structures.
• Scripting experience in Perl, Python, PowerShell.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience architecting solutions for large-scale log ingestion and monitoring.
• Knowledge of IT standards, change control, SDLC, and application testing.
• Strong modeling skills (data, process, events, objects).

Interview Process:

• Rounds: 2
• Format: Microsoft Teams video calls
• Technical Depth: Fairly technical, focused on hands-on experience and problem-solving

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.