Cloud Systems Engineer

Join to apply for the Cloud Systems Engineer role at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Join to apply for the Cloud Systems Engineer role at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts provided pay range This range is provided by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr Location: New York, NY Position Type: Full-time, Hybrid Reporting To : Senior Director of Information Technology Role Overview: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is looking for a skilled Systems Engineer focused on cloud technology to join our team. As a leading cultural institution, Lincoln Center is committed to delivering outstanding performing arts experiences to New York City audiences. The engineer will be vital in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of our Azure and AWS infrastructure. They will lead or collaborate on proactive maintenance, reporting, and enforce strategic security measures. They will also be part of our innovation initiatives through research and development along with our internal departments. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Information Technology within the IT team. Key Responsibilities Lead incident response and root cause analysis for cloud-related outages. Build, document, and maintain secure-by-default configurations for new cloud services. Manage AWS Landing Zone/Control Tower for scalable, secure multi-account management. Design, build, and support scalable AWS and Azure cloud environments, including hands-on ownership of networking, IAM, and automation. Own Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development using Terraform or CloudFormation — including reusable modules, CI/CD integration, and change management practices. Automate cloud operations using scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell to reduce manual effort and minimize human error. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize costs using AWS tools such as CloudWatch and Cost Explorer. Deploy and manage logging and monitoring solutions across AWS and Azure using CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, GuardDuty, and third-party tools like Datadog or Prometheus. Collaborate with security teams to enforce compliance and implement security best practices (IAM, security groups, encryption, etc.). Manage and optimize AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and Direct Connect. Configure and maintain DNS, security groups, Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), and firewall rules across AWS and Azure environments. Assist in migration projects from on-premises to AWS or between cloud environments. Participate in post-incident reviews, working with stakeholders to identify root causes, security risks, and areas for improvement. Work closely with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and containerized workloads using AWS services such as ECS, EKS, and Lambda. Stay up to date with Azure and AWS advancements and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud services. Proven experience deploying and troubleshooting AWS VPC configurations, security groups, and routing issues. Proficiency with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, and CloudFormation. Proficiency in Azure Active Directory and O365 environment Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Knowledge of security best practices and compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001). Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps methodologies. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Datadog. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Preferred Qualifications AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or similar certifications. Azure certifications (AZ-104: Azure Administrator or AZ-305: Solutions Architect) are a plus. Experience with multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures. Familiarity with serverless architecture and event-driven computing. Knowledge of database administration and optimization in AWS (RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora). Experience with cloud migration projects. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Performing Arts Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid paternity leave Get notified about new System Engineer jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area . 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