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Cloud Engineer

Retail Industry

Dallas, Texas

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Best Practices, Budget Management, Business Services, Business Transformation, Capacity Management, Change Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Computer Science, Consulting, Cost Control, DevOps, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Expense Tracking, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, Leadership, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Professional Services, Reporting Skills, Service Delivery, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Leadership, eBusiness
LOCATION
Dallas, Texas
POSTED
30+ days ago
Role: Cloud Engineer
Duration: 1+yr
Work Type: Hybrid

* First Preference to consultants local to Wahington DC, Maryland and Virginia.


Job Summary:
  • We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. 
  • This role is pivotal in supporting the Agency and its affiliated entities as they expand their operations into cloud environments. 
  • The cloud engineer will provide expert technical guidance on cloud security, system upgrades, and issue resolution to OCIO senior leadership, internal divisions, and external partners.
  • They will ensure responsive and professional service delivery, collaborating with other OCIO technical teams to manage changes and upgrades to cloud tools and applications.
Duties:
  • Developing and implementing governance policies that align with industry best practices to ensure        our IT infrastructure remains secure and efficient.
  • Continuous evaluation of our cloud infrastructure to identify opportunities for service improvement, cost savings, and enhanced security will be essential.
  • Capacity planning is also important to ensure systems are appropriately scaled for current and future        needs, while proactive monitoring will ensure optimal performance.
  • Generating detailed reports on cloud storage usage, highlighting data composition and identifying top        users and organizational usage patterns.
  • The cloud engineer will oversee financial planning and cost tracking across platforms like Microsoft          Azure and Amazon AWS, ensuring expenditures remain within budget and providing regular reporting on    planned versus actual spending.
  • This comprehensive oversight ensures that the Agency’s cloud infrastructure is not only technically sound but also financially sustainable and aligned with our strategic goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
  • Relevant certifications preferred (i.e., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer,    Google Cloud Professional Engineer, Certified Cloud Security Professional).
  • 5+ years of enterprise IT experience with hands-on cloud engineering.
  • 5+ years of proven Expertise in Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS, including security and governance.
  • 5+ years of experience with cloud upgrades, capacity planning, monitoring, and optimization.
  • Ability to manage cloud costs, usage reporting, and advise leadership.

Flexible work from home options available.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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