Cloud Engineer I

Description:
Hybrid **CW can work virtually but must be based in Charlotte in Charlotte, NC

Our client seeks an Associate Cloud Engineer who will provide level 1 support and troubleshooting for cloud platforms with general supervision. The role will focus on platform monitoring, backups, user support, onboarding, routine maintenance, and basic scripting to aid automation. The engineer will assist product teams with issue resolution, review health checks and escalate as necessary, and support updates and patching while developing skills to work with greater independence.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $50.00 to $48.00/hr. w2

JN -93

Responsibilities:

• Develop software platforms and frameworks, including platform automation and defining upgrade and change cadences.
• Maintain services, monitor system health, and identify improvements.
• Scale systems sustainably using continuous deployment and automation.
• Research and implement sound design principles to improve reliability and velocity.
• Work in an agile environment and engage in practices such as XP and test-driven development.
• Collaborate with technical staff to understand and resolve software issues.
• Address customer complaints and respond to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, designers, and product owners.
• Provide level 1 support for cloud platforms, including monitoring, backups, user issues, onboarding, updates, and patching.

Experience Requirements:

• Scripting experience, with Python preferred.
• AWS and Terraform experience.
• Cloud platform experience including AWS networking, infrastructure management, automation, Go programming, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Familiarity with Linux, Windows, Active Directory, Infrastructure as Code, networking, data center infrastructure, PaaS, AWS, Azure, Bash, Go, Python, PowerShell, containers, and microservices.
• Knowledge of IAM roles, Sentinel policies, Terraform Enterprise, Vault, and Apigee Hybrid.
• Terraform or AWS certifications preferred.

Education Requirements:
Associate degree, or 1 year of equivalent work experience in a cloud engineering or server administrator role in lieu of a degree.

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

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