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Western & Southern Financial Group · 2 months ago

Cloud Engineer II

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Western & Southern Financial Group is looking for a Cloud Engineer II to serve as a point of contact for Cloud/infrastructure-related projects and issues. The role involves designing and administering Cloud-based infrastructure solutions and ensuring compliance with Cloud security standards while supporting various deployment models.

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Responsibilities

Monitors new developments in emerging Cloud technology trends

Identifies new products with potential benefit to W&SFG and conducts in-depth research and analysis of these products

Demonstrates the applicability of tools in real-world applications

Investigates their use in W&SFG and recommends adoption of new technologies/methodologies when appropriate

Provides “swat team” style support to development projects by resolving complex problems

Ensures projects remain on track with aggressive schedules

Engages in the SDLC of new systems and technologies and/or major system improvements

Frequently handles or directs projects, from research to implementation

Ensures the feasibility of proposed projects and evaluates new software packages in terms of cost, resources, system capability, and other attributes

Engages with vendors and third parties to support platforms and implement improvements

Ensures SLA commitments both internally and externally

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Cloud infrastructureInfrastructure deploymentMicrosoft Azure CertificationsCustomer supportAnalytical skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree In information security, computer science, or information technology or commensurate selection criteria experience

Demonstrated experience setting goals and successfully implementing and achieving goals, seeking to improve business and technical processes

Demonstrated experience effectively handling customers and providing excellent service

Demonstrated experience working effectively within a team, motivating co-workers in difficult situations

5+ years of professional IT experience including two years of Cloud support experience

Good communication skills with experience in customer support

Solid infrastructure background, strong understanding of technologies such as server provisioning, Active Directory, DNS, etc., as well as Cloud infrastructure/services and delivery models

Solid technical experience in infrastructure deployment and maintenance

Demonstrated ability to function on application and technical projects with little or no supervision

Demonstrated adaptability when required to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change

Proven strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying and quantifying problems and providing effective solutions

Good decision-making skills when dealing with multiple alternatives

Must provide examples of working under multiple deadlines and minimal supervision

Successfully organizing and effectively completing projects where given little or no direction

Proven verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear, focused and concise manner