Public Cloud IT Engineer

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Richland Goethals - Richland, WA 99352Position Type: Full Time - Salary Education Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $97,069.57 - $195,609.89 SalaryTake a leap and join our team! At Gesa, we believe in the power of our people. Coming from all walks of life, our team members’ individual stories and unique experiences are our most valuable asset. But it’s how we come together, igniting our collective compassion and commitment to empowering our communities, that makes us succeed. Because we know we go further when we go together. Here you can join a team who is passionate about serving others, has a desire to do good, and shares a deep love of people. You can engage in meaningful work that impacts your community. You can challenge yourself and grow in your career. And, you can rest assured that your wellbeing and prosperity are our priority. Get to know us:  About - Gesa Credit Union   Role Summary: The Public Cloud IT Engineer is an operational role with some strategic responsibilities. They will be responsible for securing, stabilizing, and optimizing the Credit Union’s Public Cloud (Azure) infrastructure, governance implementation, and infrastructure as code. They will ensure that the public cloud infrastructure is functioning properly, monitor Public Cloud health, resolve complex issues, implement upgrades and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to enhance services. This position also provides training to team members, helping them gain cloud skills and contributes to the development of public cloud standards, governance, documentation, and disaster recovery planning.   What You Will Be Doing: Supports the management, maintenance, troubleshooting, and security of Public Cloud Infrastructure under the direction of the Infrastructure Manager Asist with troubleshooting complex public cloud issues and participates in multi-platform troubleshooting Ensure system upgrades and updates are completed in accordance with established standards and control procedures Review and update end user accounts, permissions, and access rights to Public Cloud Infrastructure Configures cloud native Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions for cloud infrastructure Monitor and test cloud resource performance and provide data analysis and reports to leadership in automated/on demand framework Maintain inventory of all public cloud assets Maintain documentation as it relates to the system configurations, mapping, processes, services, and infrastructure in established public cloud spaces Test Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plan (DR/BCP) associated with the credit union’s public cloud presence. Coordinate testing of the DR/BCP plan at a minimum annually Represent infrastructure team in projects relating to public cloud Follow change management procedures and communicate to the appropriate parties when implementing changes Assist in efforts to design and deploy new solutions and enhancements to the public cloud infrastructure, software and plan and document standards for approval Interact and collaborate with vendors, partners, and contractors to enhance and secure public cloud products and services Ensure all public cloud implementations are consistent with established IT Security best practices Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for public cloud resource administration Support the training of junior team members in technical skills around public cloud Maintain knowledge of current and evolving technology   About You: Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information, verbally and in writing Ability to mentor and support team development Analytical problem-solving skills and experience leading technical troubleshooting exercises Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Keen attention to detail Ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment Ability to discuss technical issues effectively with other IT professionals as well as non-technical users Ability to follow schedules and adhere to project deadlines QualificationsWhat You Will Need: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or completion of specialized business/trade school program required; equivalent experience or training can be accepted in lieu of education. Advanced degrees or certifications are preferred Minimum of five (5) years of similar or related functional and technical experience required Azure AZ 900 certification preferred Azure AZ 104 certification preferred Azure Networking Certification (AZ-700) preferred In-depth knowledge of public cloud technologies and best practices Experience with Azure security features and best practices Requires participation in an after-hours on-call rotation Requires ability to respond to alerts, troubleshoot issues, and provide support and vendor escalations within established SLAs   Our Team Member Value Proposition: In exchange for bringing your talent to Gesa, here are a just a few of the benefits and perks we offer: Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 20 days/year of Paid Time Off – Plus 10 Paid Holidays! 401(k) Match Incentive Program Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment Commuter Benefits Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community Product discounts Engaging Work Environment Rewards and Recognition Programs   Full Salary Range: Richland, WA: $97,069.57-$161,782.61Spokane, WA: $97,069.57-$161,782.61Renton, WA: $117,365.93-$195,609.89 *While our full pay range is listed, most new team members typically start between the minimum and midpoint based on their experience and qualifications.  This approach gives room to grow within the role as your career progresses with us!"     Get wise to what’s possible with a career at Gesa. Join us! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the HR Department at (509) 378-3100 or [email protected] to request an accommodation. Gesa Credit Union reserves the right to revise or change the job description as the need arises. This job description is not all inclusive of total job responsibilities nor does it constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Selected candidate(s) must be able to pass a pre-employment credit/background check. Gesa Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Equal Employment Opportunity (gesa.com)