Cloud Engineer - Remote

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Cloud Engineer for a Remote position with a Leading Geospatial Technology Firm. This is a full-time contract opportunity.

This role will provide technical expertise for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) cloud-related projects. The ideal candidate will perform cloud configurations, installations, and upgrades, modernize existing cloud solutions, and migrate on-premise systems for customers. This position serves as a cloud advisor, assisting with requirements workshops and addressing challenges related to cloud performance, scalability, and integration.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical cloud expertise for system design, implementation, assessment, consulting, hosting, and managed service engagements
• Build and maintain cloud solutions based on prescribed architecture designs involving cloud infrastructure provisioning, service configuration, and resource optimization
• Automate and orchestrate cloud solution deployments to support repeatable process development
• Create and manage cloud-native and cloud-hosted database solutions, including enterprise geodatabases
• Ensure cloud solutions and deliverables are thoroughly tested, vetted, and meet customer expectations
• Contribute to GIS cloud Enterprise Architecture workshops and related discussions
• Facilitate technical cloud deliverables for projects, including requirements gathering, test cases, and administration guides
• Create and execute GIS cloud system tuning and system threshold testing procedures, analyze performance metrics, and develop recommendations
• Serve as a mentor for others interested in cloud technologies to assist with knowledge transfer

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other related discipline
• 8-11 years of work experience in cloud consulting and large-scale technology projects involving AWS or Microsoft Azure
• 3-7 years of work experience in enterprise GIS with a combination of system implementation and system administration
• Thorough background in deploying, configuring, administering, and supporting Esri ArcGIS products, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online
• Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes, Docker, microservices, and other containerization solutions in the cloud
• In-depth experience with cloud security configuration and best practices
• Solid experience with Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing and reverse proxy solutions (e.g., F5 BIG-IP, NGINX, Azure Application Gateway, AWS Elastic Load Balancer)
• Prior experience with Esri and open-source cloud monitoring and tuning tools (e.g., ArcGIS Monitor, Prometheus, or CloudWatch)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with cloud technologies such as VDI, VLANs, IAM, DNS, VPN, and virtualization platforms
• Proven record of building, configuring, and supporting GIS cloud systems in enterprise production environments
• Active and maintained professional-level cloud technology certification from at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google, or Oracle), or the ability to become certified within 3 months

Desired skills:

• Familiarity with the pillars and concepts of the Esri, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Well Architected Frameworks (WAF)
• Proficiency in one or more cloud deployment orchestration tools such as ArcGIS Cloud Builder, CloudFormation, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform
• Aptitude in identifying single points of failure and implementing measures to reduce risk
• Knowledge of Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) technologies from vendors such as NVIDIA and AMD
• Excellent interpersonal, professional, and customer relations skills
• Excellent written and oral/verbal communication skills

Pay range: $65 - $70 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.