Cloud System Engineer

Cloud System Engineer

Req number:

R6014

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

RemoteWho we are

CAI is a global technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

As a Cloud Engineer, you will provide support for our client's cloud platforms as well as delivery of new platform services.

Job Description

We are seeking a Cloud Engineer who will provide support for cloud platforms, focusing on the delivery of new platform services (servers, databases, load balancers, storage, etc.) as well as support and maintenance of existing platforms.

The Cloud Engineer will consult with our application development team and collaborate with a Cloud Architect on the design/architecture of new stacks in support of development efforts or for on boarding of vendor software products. Everything is done with an eye towards automation and efficiency; zero tolerance for manual workflows. This is a full-time and Remote position.

What You'll Do

• Implement and manage IaaS and PaaS services in our client's cloud platforms. Support/management scope are for core infrastructure services (servers, elastic load balancers, storage, Lambda functions, RDS, etc)
• OS level support of Linux environments, including troubleshooting, responding to platform alerts, and change management (cloud server system admin responsibilities). Primary focus will be Linux, especially Amazon Linux
• Proficiency with bash shell scripting used heavily during EC2 instance bootstrap processes to install and configure software is a required skill
• Proficiency with Python used within Lambda functions required
• Proficiency with Ansible used within AWS System Manager's, State Manager functionality required
• Utilization of AWS Systems Manager functionality: Patch Manager, Run Command and State Manager required
• Configuring virtual machines and dependent services in fault tolerant configurations (auto-scaling / utilizing load balancing / quick recovery / disaster recovery)
• Monitor and respond to CloudWatch alerts
• Assist with identifying areas for improved efficiency (automation) and resiliency/health of our cloud services.  Assist with identifying areas where we can lower costs
• Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures
• Participate in team meetings and contribute with cross-team knowledge sharing

What You'll Need

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
• 5+ years Linux administration and Linux Shell Scripting (bash)
• 5+ years AWS Cloud experience in infrastructure as code environment
• Self-driven personality
• Desire to learn and develop new skills

Preferred:

• Python Experience (A plus)
• Ansible Experience (A plus)
• Container Management System Experience (ECS and/or Kubernetes) (A plus)
• AWS certification in System Ops, Solution Architecture, or DevOps a plus
• Experience in support of container services (Docker) a plus.

Physical Demands

• This role involves mostly sedentary work, with occasional movement around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks on a computer, using a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to or – 8111.