Senior Cloud Engineer I

Job Title Senior Cloud Engineer I – Azure & AWS 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. Qualifications 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 EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, and 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 certifications are a plus. Preferred: Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor and 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). Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for employees and close family members. Comprehensive health benefits with new hire eligibility starting on day1 of employment. Generous paid time off including paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time, plus one volunteer day and one diversity and inclusion day. Location Remote/Nationwide, USA Compensation Salary GradeB: $64,819 to $162,047. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal‑opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal and state wage laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaplan, Inc.