Cloud Engineer (local to Michigan only)

Position: Cloud Engineer

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: Lansing, Michigan (Hybrid)

Interview Process:

• Virtual Interview via MS Teams (Video Interview)
• Candidates should use a laptop and be prepared to share their screen if requested.

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid role with mandatory onsite presence from Day 1.
• Required onsite days: Tuesday and Wednesday each week.
• No remote-only option available.
• Local candidates are strongly preferred.
• Non-local candidates must be willing to relocate at their own expense and comply with the hybrid schedule.

Important Note:

• 2-3 professional references are required and must include the reference's name, email address, phone number, job title, and company name.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Position Overview:

Seeking a Cloud Engineer with foundational cloud engineering experience to support cloud architecture, deployment, and infrastructure initiatives. The role involves working closely with cloud architects and technical teams to understand business objectives, evaluate solutions, conduct proof-of-concept activities, and implement cloud-based technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to expand their expertise in cloud engineering, DevOps, automation, and multi-cloud environments.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience as a Cloud Delivery Analyst or Business Analyst.
• 1-3 years of experience with cloud solution concepts in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• 1-3 years of experience with CI/CD concepts and cloud delivery processes.
• 1-3 years of experience with DevOps, web services, and APIs.
• 1-3 years of experience with cloud architecture, security requirements, and cloud operations.

Highly Desired Skills:

• Infrastructure automation and provisioning tools.
• CI/CD pipeline design and architecture.
• Cloud infrastructure maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Cloud security and compliance.
• Containerization technologies.
• Linux administration.
• Database technologies.
• Disaster recovery and security practices.

Preferred Certifications:

• Google Cloud Certified Cloud Digital Leader.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to quickly learn and apply cloud engineering concepts.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Understanding of cloud-based solution development and deployment.
• Interest in automation, DevOps, and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design and deployment of cloud solutions across AWS and GCP environments.
• Support public, private, and hybrid cloud implementations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure components.
• Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Support infrastructure provisioning and configuration automation.
• Integrate cloud services with existing DevOps processes.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, and architecture artifacts.
• Participate in knowledge transfer and training activities.
• Support cloud security best practices and compliance initiatives.
• Assist with secure cloud configuration and monitoring.
• Work with business and technical teams to gather and translate requirements.
• Participate in technology evaluations and solution assessments.
• Assist with cloud performance optimization and troubleshooting.
• Support workload migrations and disaster recovery testing.
• Help integrate cloud services with on-premises technologies such as VMware, Cisco, Dell, and Nutanix environments.
• Contribute to cloud engineering initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.