Cloud Engineer

IntelliBridge is looking for a skilled Cloud Developer with Network and System Experience. The individual will have a strong development background and proven record of designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure solutions, leveraging infrastructure as a Code (IaC) principles and cutting edge-technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Strong proficiency in Python scripting for automation and cloud operations tasks
• Solid understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems for cloud deployments
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture principles, networking concepts, and security best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion for learning and staying up to date with the latest cloud technologies
• Possess at least one relevant cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solution Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate)

Responsibilities:  

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure and AWS platforms, adhering to industry best practices and company standards.
• Utilize Terraform to define and manage cloud infrastructure as code, ensuring consistency, repeatability, and traceability across environments.
• Manage and maintain version control systems, particularly using Git (GitHub), to ensure codebase integrity and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using Python to streamline cloud operations, deployments, and resource management tasks.
• Understand how to use AWS Console including creating new Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances, debugging, connectivity, provisioning users, managing credentials, configuring back up policies, and reviewing logs.
• Understand how to configure and manage EC2 management tools like AWS Config, System Manager and Patch Manager.
• Ability to decommission servers.
• Engage in patching of servers (including Linux) and provide patch verifications.
• Change disk quotas/configurations to address SolarWinds issues.
• Update certificates for servers.
• Install backup agent on servers to enable backups.
• Analyze non-virtual memory high disk usage and provide options to fix.
• Use comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions to proactively identify performance bottlenecks, security risks, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Use security best practices and compliance standards throughout the cloud infrastructure, including access controls, data encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and security, to deliver end-to-end cloud solutions.
• Provide timely troubleshooting and incident response for cloud-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and impact on business operations.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and procedures to ensure business continuity in the event of a disaster or system failure.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud infrastructure, configurations, runbooks, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity.

Location: Remote

Must Haves: 

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on information technology implementation experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. 
• Proven expertise in using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Strong proficiency in Python scripting for automation and cloud operations tasks
• Solid understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems for cloud deployments
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture principles, networking concepts, and security best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies
• Possess at least one relevant cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solution Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate)
• Understanding of key design principles. 
• Must be able to attain a Public Trust Clearance. 

Nice to Have: 

USCB experience or working in the federal sector.