VP- Cloud Engineer

As a Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure, with a particular focus on Kubernetes & Docker. You will be part of a team responsible for building and maintaining the firm's technology infrastructure, working closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of our cloud services.

Core Responsibilities:

• Cloud Fundamentals: Architect and manage secure, high-availability cloud systems using Azure (preferred) or AWS. Understand cloud fundamentals including regions, high availability setup, and disaster recovery processes.
• Container Management: Utilize Docker for container management and orchestration. Apply Kubernetes for deploying and scaling containerized applications.
• Infrastructure Automation: Use Terraform for infrastructure automation to provision and manage cloud resources efficiently.
• Scripting and Documentation: Create and maintain scripts to automate cloud-based tasks. Document systems and processes to ensure clarity and maintainability.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Cloud Experience: Proven experience with Azure or AWS, including cloud fundamentals, high availability setups, and disaster recovery.
• Kubernetes & Docker: Working knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker for deploying and scaling applications.
• Terraform: Experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Linux Administration: Strong skills in Linux system administration.
• Scripting Languages: Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Bash.

Secondary Skills:

• Additional Technologies: Familiarity with security practices, CI/CD tools, and network concepts is a plus. While these are not mandatory, having these skills will be advantageous and training will be provided as needed.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience with cloud management, preferably Azure; 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes and Docker.