Job#: 3020528 Job Description: Job Title: Cloud Application Engineer
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Pay: $90-$98
Contract Length: 3 Months to hire
Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThis role is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of infrastructure services, including server operating systems, mobile device management (MDM), patch deployment and protection, backup and restoration processes, directory services, and certificate management. The position ensures that core infrastructure platforms remain secure, reliable, and aligned with organizational needs.
Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure Strategy & Architecture- Develops strategies for infrastructure services that support standards-based directory services, single sign-on solutions, server processing and storage optimization, backup and restoration frameworks, and comprehensive security and patch management capabilities.
- Designs and advances a robust services infrastructure that supports organizational requirements and long-term technology goals.
Engineering & Operations- Maintains and enhances the server environment through effective engineering, implementation, and lifecycle management of infrastructure solutions.
- Installs, configures, and maintains cloud-based applications, systems, and related infrastructure components.
- Analyzes business and technical requirements to define specifications, standards, and solution designs.
- Deploys and integrates web-based applications while ensuring compliance with information security standards.
- Architects, deploys, and administers computing services across multiple cloud infrastructure providers.
- Troubleshoots converged infrastructure systems to resolve compute, storage, network, and related issues.
- Performs capacity planning and management for infrastructure solutions and services.
- Monitors system uptime and performance, diagnosing and resolving operational issues.
- Evaluates emerging cloud technologies and assesses their potential value to the organization.
QualificationsTechnical Expertise- Experience with one or more major cloud computing platforms.
- Advanced proficiency with server-level operating systems (Windows and Linux), including engineering, architectural design, and operational support.
- Experience with desktop virtualization technologies.
- Strong background in Windows Active Directory and identity management solutions.
- Experience with automation and configuration management tools.
- Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) concepts and practices.
- Ability to work with a wide range of open-source technologies and cloud services (AWS experience required).
- Understanding of scripting and programming languages such as PHP, Python, Perl, PowerShell, and/or Ruby.
- Expertise in automated build and deployment processes and tools.
- Experience designing and monitoring cloud-based solutions.
- Advanced knowledge of distributed version control systems, particularly Git.
Work Approach- Experience working within Agile methodologies and collaborative development environments.
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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
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.
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