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Job Title: Lead Consultant, Cloud Engineer

Location: Princeton, NJ – Onsite from day1

Duration: 6 months

In this role, you will assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure. This role is ideal for individuals with foundational knowledge of cloud technologies and a passion for learning and growing in the cloud engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage cloud resources across various cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, availability, and scalability.

• Perform routine tasks such as backup management, patching, and updates to keep cloud environments secure and up to date.

• Develop and maintain scripts for automating cloud operations tasks, such as provisioning, monitoring, and scaling.

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.

• Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce the risk of human error.

• Implement security best practices for cloud environments, including access controls, encryption, and network security.

• Assist in conducting security assessments and vulnerability scans, and work on remediation efforts.

• Ensure cloud environments comply with organizational policies and industry regulations.

• Set up and manage monitoring tools and dashboards to track the health and performance of cloud resources.

• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues, including network connectivity, resource performance, and configuration problems.

• Participate in incident response and problem management processes to minimize downtime and service disruptions.

• Work closely with development, DevOps, and IT teams to support cloud infrastructure needs and integrate cloud solutions.

• Provide technical support and guidance to L1 support teams and assist with escalated issues.

• Collaborate on cloud migration projects, helping to plan and execute the migration of applications and services to the cloud.

• Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage to ensure cost-effective operations.

• Use cloud cost management tools to analyze and report on spending, and recommend cost-saving strategies.

• Implement resource tagging and cost allocation practices to track and manage cloud expenses.

• Create and maintain documentation for cloud infrastructure, configurations, and processes.

• Share knowledge and provide training to team members on cloud tools, services, and best practices.

• Stay up to date with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Good experience in cloud engineering or system administration, with hands-on experience in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Experience with cloud automation and scripting using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell.

• Strong understanding of cloud services and architectures, including compute, storage, networking, and security.

• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Experience with cloud monitoring and logging tools, such as AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or Google Stackdriver.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

• Google Associate Cloud Engineer

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

• Other Requirements:

• Availability for on-call support and after-hours maintenance tasks as needed.

• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and cloud services.