Cloud System Engineer

Role & responsibilities

The Cloud Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and operational support of cloud -based infrastructure and services across platforms such as Azure, AWS, Dell Boomi, Infor Cloud, and Oracle OIC. This individual leads cloud architecture initiatives, drives automation and optimization efforts, and ensures secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments. The role requires a strong technical background, a desire to continuously improve and innovate, and strong forward thinking.

• Lead the design and deployment of cloud infrastructure solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and integration platforms.
• Build and manage cloud resources using infrastructure-as-code and automation tools.
• Collaborate with the hardware engineering team to implement on-prem infrastructure-as-code through Azure DevOps pipelines and git code repositories.
• Collaborate with the network engineering team to implement cloud networking (e.g., VNETs, subnets, routing) based on provided specifications.
• Collaborate with development teams to deploy production applications through Azure DevOps Pipelines, lightly assisting with code changes when needed to support automatic deployments.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of cloud environments.
• Monitor cloud systems and respond to incidents, performance issues, and outages.
• Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies for cloud workloads.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services and architecture improvements.
• Maintain documentation for cloud configurations, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Stay current with cloud platform updates, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and act as a technical lead for cloud initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

Level of Supervision:

• Operates independently and as a collaborative team member. Expected to lead projects and mentor junior staff.

Experience Required:

• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering with a focus on cloud platforms.
• 5+ years of experience with traditional physical infrastructure
• Experience with basic and intermediate network concepts (DNS, DHCP, subnets, routing, firewalls)
• Experience with cloud networking concepts (VNETs, subnets, NSGs, routing).
• Hands-on experience with Dell Boomi, Oracle OIC, or similar integration platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, ARM).
• Strong understanding of identity and access management (IAM), RBAC, and cloud security principles.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, CloudWatch).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator) are a plus.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based work to support a strong work culture.
• No physical infrastructure responsibilities (e.g., servers, storage, UPS systems).
• Travel is not expected.