Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

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As part of the Cloud Health & Governance team, we take a security first approach working closely with enterprise architects and cloud operation teams to further define standards around cloud operations to ensure a uniform approach to a multi-cloud environment.

 

What you'll do::  

 

We are looking for a senior AWS Cloud Engineer with a growth mindset aligned to business objectives and great communication skills to strategically develop maturing cloud operations. Security hardening and fortification will be a top priority that should be the cornerstone of future standards, intended to reduce risk and drive a positive corporate reputation for our customers.  This will enable us to ensure optimized spend and waste reduction in the cloud and align with our security first approach.

 

·       Partnering with the Security, App Management and App Engineering to continually review and understand new industry security threats in the cloud 

·       Pursue opportunities to further operational excellence by increasing efficiency and reducing risk, complexity, waste and cost  

·       Partner with key stakeholders to establish technical direction and negotiate technical decision points to drive innovative solutions   

·       Drive technical design and validation, while ensuring implementation aligns with our technical strategies and strategic business goals  

·       Developing, enhancing and maintaining established enterprise cloud governance standards with an emphasis on security fortification 

·       Drive transparency across the enterprise through regular collaboration with cloud stakeholders & senior leadership 

·       Keep a finger on the pulse of cloud technology through an investment of time in the areas of professional development 

   

What you bring:  

·       3+ years of experience in the implementation of cloud technologies (AWS) and an understanding of SAAS, PAAS, and IAAS models ; AWS Control Tower preferred

·       AWS Solutions Architect certification or better: In Depth

·       Working knowledge of common scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, bash, , etc) 

​Working knowledge of infrastructure as code (IAC) concepts 

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The starting base pay is $117,200.00 to $157,500.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Remote-first workforce

• 401(k) program with employer match

• Flexible paid time off

• Generous Parental Leave

• Volunteer for vacation

• Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging

• Pet insurance, legal and identity protection

• Tuition reimbursement program