Cloud & Datacenter Engineer/Remote

Job Title: Cloud & Datacenter Engineer

Job Summary:

The Cloud & Datacenter Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud and on-premises infrastructure. This role ensures high availability, performance, and security of systems while supporting hybrid environments and driving infrastructure modernization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
• Maintain and optimize on-premises datacenter systems including servers, storage, and networking
• Configure and manage virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity; proactively address issues
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation)
• Ensure security best practices across cloud and datacenter environments (identity management, patching, vulnerability remediation)
• Support network configuration including VPNs, firewalls, and load balancers
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and application teams for deployments and integrations
• Maintain documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Strong knowledge of operating systems (Linux/Windows Server)
• Experience with virtualization and storage technologies
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator)

Key Skills:

• Cloud architecture and hybrid infrastructure
• System and network administration
• Automation and scripting
• Troubleshooting and performance tuning
• Security and compliance awareness