Cloud Engineering, Advanced

Overview:At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra.What We're Looking For:Develops most complex technical skill and judgment to provide non-routine technical support for computer/data center operations for cloud environments.Essential Duties/Responsabilities:Hands-on Cloud Engineer, to lead the resolution of complex cloud infrastructure issues, serving as an escalation point for senior and mid-level engineers. Enhance the automation and scripting efforts of the cloud team to identify and automate as much routine deployment, configuration, and other operational work as necessary. Create and maintain design and architectural artifacts. Ensure uniform architecture and design standards are maintained Monitor and facilitate a secure cloud environment that follows the best practices around least privileged and zero trust. Ensure all cloud environments have the proper security and access controls in place to guarantee a trusted and secure environment. Address vulnerability concerns whenever possible. Manages access control, data integrity and file system security for the cloud data center environment following RBAC model and principals of least privilege and zero trust security. to ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability of systems. Monitor cloud costs across all environments and deploy best practices around FinOps to strive towards cost optimization and accurate cost visibility. Develop and enforce best practices architecture, deployment, monitoring, and security to ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability of systems. Manages, tracks and records system performance and utilization metrics. Manages the communication behind highly technical information to both technical and nontechnical personnel. Promote strong collaboration with business development teams, Including data engineering, IT Teams and Security to align cloud solutions with business goals. Conduct research/POC on relevant emerging technologies in support of solution development efforts and make recommendations Create and maintain technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, workflows, and operational procedures. Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting knowledge sharing within the team. Ensure compliance with operational SLAs, security standards, and industry best practices. Contribute to the design and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud environments. Job Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.8 years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles, with at least 2-3 years in advanced cloud-native development or architecture.Key Skills and Competencies:Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services, including compute, storage, networking, and monitoring.Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, PowerShell).Advanced understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.Demonstrated experience in designing scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud architectures.Solid understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, encryption, and compliance frameworks.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex technical challenges.Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across teams and stakeholders.Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect) are highly desirable.Equal Opportunity Employer:Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at View email address on us.fitly.work Your Rights:Conozca sus Derechos:We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at View email address on us.fitly.work .Pay Range:$108,960.00 - $163,440.00 AnnualIncentive Compensation:In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 12% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.Zebra Total Rewards:Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.Benefits:We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.Job Posting Statement:To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.AI Technology Statement: Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy.SummaryLocation: Lincolnshire, Illinois; Holtsville, New YorkType: Full time