Technical Architect IV

Analytics Cloud Services EngineerThe Analytics Cloud Services Engineers primary responsibility will be to ensure that our cloud infrastructure is compliant with company standards and policies. This includes addressing non-compliance alerts, monitoring for ongoing compliance, and implementing best practices for security and data protection. The secondary responsibility of this role will be to modernize existing workloads that were deployed manually and not via code. The cloud engineer will be responsible for partnering with developers to refactor these workloads to be managed via automation, which will improve agility and scalability. Responsibilities may include:Ensure compliance with company standards and policies by addressing non-compliance alerts and monitoring for ongoing compliance.Implement best practices for security and data protection, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management.Work with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve security issues and risks.Develop and maintain documentation and procedures related to security compliance.Work with existing teams to modernize existing workloads and applications.Reconfigure existing workloads to be deployed via templates and pipelines.Implement automation for deployment, testing, and monitoring of new and existing workloads.Identify and implement improvements to existing cloud infrastructure, including cost optimization and performance enhancements.Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing and security.Basic/Required:Legally authorized to work in the United States.3+ years of experience in cloud engineering.Applicant should hold a current and valid associate-level or greater certification in either Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS).Capable of collaborating effectively in a geographically dispersed and remote team setting, with team members located in diverse time zones and physical locations.Preferred:3+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on security and compliance.Experience with deployment automation tools, such as Terraform.Expertise in security protocols and industry-standard practices, such as access controls, encryption methods, and vulnerability management, with a keen ability to recognize and mitigate potential security threats.Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to gather and analyze information, identify potential solutions, and effectively communicate recommendations.Proven capacity to excel in a dynamic, high-pressure work environment characterized by rapid change, ambiguity, and shifting priorities.