Kaplan Test Prep

Senior Cloud Engineer

Kaplan Test Prep

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $64,819 - $162,047 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructures using Azure and AWS.
  • Develop and implement cloud strategies, architecture frameworks, and best practices.
  • Monitor, manage, and optimize cloud resources and services to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Implement and manage cloud security controls, compliance policies, and governance frameworks.
  • Develop and deploy automation scripts using tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or AWS CloudFormation.
  • Implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline application deployment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues and incidents promptly.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for recurring problems and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
  • Work closely with DevOps, development teams, and other stakeholders to support application deployment and infrastructure needs.
  • Provide expert guidance on cloud-related queries and issues.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of cloud architectures, configurations, and procedures.
  • Prepare and present reports on cloud performance, costs, and improvements.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior cloud engineers and contribute to their professional growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles
  • Proven experience with Azure and AWS platforms, including managing and deploying services
  • Proficiency in Azure and AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, AWS CloudFormation)
  • Strong knowledge of networking, security, and compliance requirements in cloud environments
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar
  • Additional relevant certifications are a plus.
Benefits
  • Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance
  • Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
  • Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
  • Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
  • Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cloud engineeringcloud infrastructure designcloud security controlsautomation scriptingContinuous IntegrationContinuous Deploymentroot cause analysisnetworkingcompliance requirementsInfrastructure as Code
Soft Skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillscommunicationcollaborationindependencetask managementmentoringguidance
Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert