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Original Job Post

DEFTEC Corporation · 6 days ago

Cloud Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$185K/yr - $225K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Developing a scalable and secure cloud architecture using Azure services.

Designing, implementing, and managing network/cloud-networks for and between clusters.

Creating modular, reusable, and scalable IaC templates using tools like Azure Resource Manager templates, Terraform, or Bicep ensuring the architecture supports automated deployment and management.

Implementing and managing Azure infrastructure and services consistently and reliably, including setting up virtual machines, databases, networking, and storage solutions, as well as configuring and managing Azure resources through the Azure portal, CLI, or automation scripts.

Writing, maintaining, and debugging scripts in one or more of the following: PowerShell, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, Terraform, and Bash, to automate the deployment, scaling, and monitoring of Azure resources.

Ensuring the security of cloud resources by implementing Azure security best practices, such as identity and access management, network security, data encryption, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Embedding security best practices and compliance requirements into IaC templates. Using policy as code tools like Azure Policy to enforce security and compliance rules automatically.

Setting up monitoring and alerting systems to track the performance and health of Azure resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Sentinel, and Application Insights. Optimizing resource usage to enhance performance and reduce costs.

Implementing strategies for managing multiple environments (development, testing, production) using IaC.

Identifying and resolving issues related to Azure infrastructure and services. Providing support for incident management, root cause analysis, and implementing preventive measures.

Working closely with development teams, DevOps, and other stakeholders to integrate Azure services into the overall IT ecosystem.

Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for the design, implementation, and management of Azure infrastructure. Providing regular reports on system performance, costs, and security compliance. Creating guides and runbooks for team members to follow.

Planning and executing the migration of on-premises applications and data to Azure. Integrating Azure services with on-premises and other cloud environments as needed.

Qualification

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Cloud EngineeringCompTIA Sec+Microsoft AzureHashicorp TerraformCertified Kubernetes AdministratorCloud ArchitecturesCloud NetworkingData FlowsService InteractionsPerformance MonitoringSystem UpdatingIssue TroubleshootingSecurity ProtocolsAccess Controls ManagementScriptingWorkflow OptimizationAzureGitOpsPythonAnsibleBicepArgoCDActive Directory

Required

US citizenship and an active Secret clearance

Minimum 8 years of professional experience as a cloud engineer

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, STEM, or IT from an accredited institution

Possession of a current CompTIA Sec+ certification

Possession of at least one of the following certifications: Microsoft Azure Admin Associate, Microsoft Solution Architect Expert, Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Hashicorp Terraform Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator

Hands-on experience in planning and implementing scalable cloud architectures, cloud services, cloud networking & management, data flows, and service interactions

Hands-on experience in monitoring performance, updating systems, and troubleshooting issues

Hands-on experience in updating security protocols and managing access controls

Hands-on experience in writing and maintaining scripts to automate routine tasks and optimize workflows

Proficiency with Azure, GitOps, Kubernetes, Python, Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, ArgoCD, Active Directory