Senior Cloud Engineer

Reach Media is a media broadcast service provider based in Washington, DC, delivering international news content across television, digital, and social media platforms. Operating within a fast-paced, automated newsroom environment, we support live news production and real-time editorial content for global clients.Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button.As we continue to expand, we are seeking talented professionals who thrive in dynamic newsroom settings and are passionate about live production, journalism, and broadcast technology.Job Title: Senior Cloud EngineerSummaryThe Cloud Engineer is a key member of the Technology team, helping keep broadcast operations running smoothly with a focus on cloud and software technologies. You'll design, deploy, secure, and troubleshoot cloud solutions, applying best practices and strong problem-solving skills to keep our platform reliable, secure, and cost-effective.The individual must have deep knowledge of network principles, all aspects of LAN, WAN and WLAN networks and Network services.Essential Job FunctionsArchitect, design, deploy, and maintain cloud and related infrastructureAdvice and recommend enterprise-wide infrastructure architectureProactively suggest improvements, changes and optimizationsCommunicate project and planning with management, both technical and generalMonitor cloud resources for performance and cost optimizationTroubleshoot and resolve cloud and software issuesBuild, implement, and maintain configuration for core cloud services, including AWS, CloudFront, S3, SNS, and SQSAdminister, configure and deploy containerized applications and services using Kubernetes and DockerWrite scripts for deployment, monitoring, reporting, and alerting to support a robust, redundant, and highly available infrastructureAssess security threats and their impact on customer environmentsTriage and resolve technical, workflow, and user issuesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cloud solutionsEnsure compliance with security and data protection policiesSupport and troubleshoot cloud and on-premises infrastructure as neededMinimum Qualifications5+ years of experience in a cloud or infrastructure engineering role, including 2+ years in a senior or lead capacity.Hands-on experience with a major cloud platform -AWS preferred, including:Cloud networking (Direct Connect/VPN, DNS, Route 53)Cloud security and governance (IAM, roles, policies, MFA)Containerization and orchestration with Kubernetes and DockerServerless platforms and servicesHybrid cloud architectureElasticsearch, Kubernetes clusters, and DockerScripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Node/TypeScript)Proven adoption and strong understanding of use of AI in development workflowsAbility to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences, technical and generalExperience with infrastructure as code and CI/CDExperience with, Git, ECR, and EC2Solid command of Linux administrationStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsClear, confident communication — you can explain technical concepts to internal teams, project engineers, and stakeholders alikeSelf-motivated and able to see tasks through to completion without close supervisionComfortable working as part of a larger cross-functional teamWillingness to work occasional shift-based hours to support the platformEducations & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience via industry certifications, or hands-on professional experience.Experience supporting live broadcast or media environments (Preferred). xhyhwjd Relevant cloud certifications e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect (Preferred).ReachMedia #BroadcastNews #MediaJobs #NewsProduction #Automation #JournalismMultiSkilledOperator #TVProduction #DigitalMedia #WashingtonDC #Newsroom #Hiring