Cloud Engineer

SciQuest
Durham, NC, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Amazon S3 Microsoft Azure Ubuntu (Operating System) Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Configuration Management Linux DevOps Monitoring of Systems
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Identity and Access Management Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Security Linux System Administration Windows PowerShell Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible Prometheus Zero Trust Network Access Data Logging Google Cloud Reliability of Systems Firewalls (Computer Science) Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Amazon Relational Database Service Containerization Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Functional Programming Cloudwatch Terraform Splunk Docker Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AWS and a strong background in cloud infrastructure, automation, and security. This role requires expertise in managing cloud-first environments, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, and ensuring compliance with industry frameworks. As a Cloud Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based solutions that align with our business objectives and operational requirements., * Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure primarily in AWS, with limited exposure to Google Cloud Console and Azure (Microsoft 365 and SSO).

  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Spacelift.
  • Automate system administration tasks and configuration management with Ansible.
  • Manage AWS services including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, TransitGateway, Config, WAF, Lambda, IAM, IAM Identity Center, Control Tower, and Redshift.
  • Enhance cloud security posture by implementing best practices aligned with NIST, SOC, PCI, ISO, and CIS baselines.
  • Optimize and manage Linux-based environments (Amazon Linux, RHEL, Ubuntu) and support Windows systems in corporate and production settings.
  • Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability and performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy and troubleshoot applications in a cloud environment.
  • Support network and security configurations, including firewalls, VPNs, and identity management.
  • Manage vulnerability scanning and remediation using tools such as Rapid7 (VM, ICS) and endpoint management via Ninja1.
  • Provide documentation, training, and knowledge sharing across teams.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and emerging cloud technologies to drive innovation and efficiency., Data and evidence guide our decisions, help us course-correct quickly, and ensure we’re delivering real impact

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles.
  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
  • Strong proficiency in AWS services, networking, and security.
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform, Spacelift, and Ansible.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks including NIST, SOC, PCI, ISO, and CIS.
  • Expertise in Linux system administration (RHEL, Amazon Linux, Ubuntu) and Windows support.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation.
  • Experience with logging and monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Splunk, or Prometheus.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose complex cloud-related issues.
  • Goal-oriented with a proactive mindset for continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with logging and monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Splunk, or Prometheus.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust security principles and best practices.

About the company

JAGGAER provides an intelligent Source-to-Pay and Supplier Collaboration Platform that empowers organizations to manage and automate complex processes while enabling a highly resilient, responsible, and integrated supplier base. With 30 years of expertise, we specialize in solving complex procurement and supply chain challenges across various industries. Our 1,300+ global employees are obsessed with ensuring customers get full value from our products - ultimately enhancing and transforming their businesses. For more information, visit www.jaggaer.com, At JAGGAER, our business is about people. Our products are built on intellectual property, but the real differentiator is the teams behind them-the way we collaborate, innovate, solve problems, and deliver for customers. TEAM gives us a common set of expectations for how we work together across products, cultures, and geographies.

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