Cloud Engineer, Senior

Overview

The Cloud Engineer will design, implement, manage, and optimize cloud-based solutions that support critical business operations and mission requirements. The Cloud Engineer will play a pivotal role in architecting secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, developers, and stakeholders, to deliver innovative and reliable cloud infrastructure solutions.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cloud strategies by expert guidance on complex architectures and systems. 
• Drive efficiency improvements across multiple work streams, optimizing processes and cloud resource utilization
• Develop and implement cost optimization strategies for cloud resources, ensuring maximum value from cloud landscape.
• Provide strategies for failure/recovery, cost optimization, and benefit analyses for cloud, cloud-agnostic, and on-premises services.
• Manage policies for cloud service usage, new technology requests, and ensure the establishment of a secure cloud environment.
• Ensure appropriate availability and uptime design for cloud services.
• Work independently to design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing cloud software.
• Debug cloud stacks and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain a zero-trust architecture in cloud environments, ensuring robust security.
• Analyze and lead to the development and implementation of cloud applications, including the migration of existing on-premises applications to the cloud.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A strong foundation in Computer Science with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in the field.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Expert-level understanding of AWS cloud platform and service offerings.
• Expert in DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).
• Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.
• Expertise in implementing and managing zero trust architectures in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Solid understanding of network security principles and cloud-native security tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver large-scale cloud migration and optimization projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience in developing and implementing cloud governance policies and security frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
• Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS EKS experience preferred. 
• Relevant cloud certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architecture is a plus.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment with the ability to work on-site.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

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