Kaplan · 5 hours ago
Senior Cloud Engineer I
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $162K/yr
6+ years expKaplan is a global company focused on education and technology, seeking to inspire change in the world. The Senior Cloud Engineer I will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions using Azure and AWS, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security while collaborating with IT and development teams.
Corporate TrainingEdTechEducationTest and MeasurementTraining
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructures using Azure and AWS
Develop and implement cloud strategies, architecture frameworks, and best practices
Monitor, manage, and optimize cloud resources and services to ensure high availability and performance
Implement and manage cloud security controls, compliance policies, and governance frameworks
Develop and deploy automation scripts using tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or AWS CloudFormation
Implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline application deployment
Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues and incidents promptly
Conduct root cause analysis for recurring problems and implement solutions to prevent recurrence
Work closely with DevOps, development teams, and other stakeholders to support application deployment and infrastructure needs
Provide expert guidance on cloud-related queries and issues
Maintain detailed documentation of cloud architectures, configurations, and procedures
Prepare and present reports on cloud performance, costs, and improvements
Mentor and provide guidance to junior cloud engineers and contribute to their professional growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 6 years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles
Proven experience with Azure and AWS platforms, including managing and deploying services
Proficiency in Azure and AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, AWS CloudFormation)
Strong knowledge of networking, security, and compliance requirements in cloud environments
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar
Additional relevant certifications are a plus
Preferred
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Previous experience in a senior technical role or mentoring junior engineers
Benefits
Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance
Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
Company
Kaplan
Kaplan is a provider of educational services. It is a sub-organization of Graham Holdings.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Andy Rosen
Chairman and CEO
Jerry Dervin, CPA
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