Cloud Systems Engineer

Job Overview SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility-scale solar, battery storage and high‑voltage substation projects nationwide. Position Summary The Cloud Systems Engineer will manage, maintain, and support SOLV Energy’s Azure and AWS cloud‑based infrastructure to ensure consistent, reliable, and secure operations while maximizing the value of subscribed systems and services. This is a hands‑on technologist role reporting to the IT Infrastructure and Cloud Manager. The role is hybrid, with regular in‑office presence in San‑Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Position Responsibilities Assess current Azure and AWS instances and create a continuous improvement roadmap. Define cloud systems strategy to maximize return on IT investments while meeting or exceeding uptime and performance expectations. Drive the adoption of best practices in cloud architecture and operations, ensuring high standards of performance and security. Design, plan, and implement Azure and AWS‑based systems and services to support functional, storage, compute, data integration, and system‑security initiatives. Collaborate with SecOps and IT Operations teams to ensure new or updated solutions and services comply with enterprise cybersecurity standards. Proactively identify and apply system updates to prevent issues, strengthen security, tune performance, automate tasks, and manage costs. Monitor Azure and AWS system operations and address alerts, anomalies, and issues. Develop and support Disaster Recovery, Backup, and retention policies on Azure and AWS platforms. Maintain zero‑trust endpoint security with tools such as Microsoft Defender. Develop and implement training programs for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in Azure technologies. Lead project planning and execution, ensuring timely delivery of cloud solutions and adherence to project timelines. Manage cloud networking and security, monitor system logging, and ensure compliance with IT General Controls. Develop and maintain IT policies and procedures. Own and maintain enterprise monitoring and alerting platforms, including Zabbix and cloud‑native tools, to provide clear visibility into the health, performance, capacity, and availability of Azure and AWS environments. Build and support automation workflows using scripting and orchestration tools such as Ansible/AWX and operational runbooks to reduce manual effort, improve reliability, and streamline day‑to‑day operations. Identify and adopt practical AI‑assisted features within monitoring and automation tools to improve anomaly detection, alert quality, and operational insights, while ensuring decisions and remediation remain under engineering control. Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, related technology field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 10+ years overall IT infrastructure experience, including 5+ years building and operating production workloads in Azure or AWS at enterprise scale. Expertise in Azure or AWS cloud systems oversight, performance tuning, and administration. Linux operating‑system experience and knowledge. Strong knowledge of cloud security technologies and best practices. Expertise with Infrastructure‑as‑Code: design and security, configuration management, integration, deployment, performance monitoring and tuning, automation of infrastructure. Expertise with ARM templates and Terraform to enable automation. Expertise with EntraID administration. Expertise with networking protocols and services. Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash for automation. Expertise with deployment techniques and tools in a distributed environment. Strong oral and written communication skills with comfort addressing varied audiences. Emotional intelligence, flexible work style, and excellent diplomatic skills across all organizational levels. Expertise designing and delivering complex solutions on time and with expected quality. Expertise supporting various compliance and regulatory frameworks. Advanced skills in performance tuning and optimization of cloud resources. Ability to multi‑task, establish priorities, work independently, manage time, and deliver on commitments. Hands‑on experience operating enterprise monitoring and alerting platforms. Practical experience automating operational tasks using scripting and orchestration tools such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible, or AWX. Familiarity with AI‑assisted features in monitoring or automation tools. Equity & Inclusion Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future. SOLV Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the power of our differences and are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick, and holiday pay. Compensation Compensation range: $117,167.00 – $143,529.00. Pay type: Salary. 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