IT Cloud Engineer II

The Information Technology (IT) Cloud Engineer II is responsible for supporting and maintaining the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) cloud platform. This role focuses on the day-to-day operations, administration, and monitoring of cloud environments, taking technical direction from senior engineers. Will implement designs, troubleshoot issues, and utilize automation tools to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the HMH cloud infrastructure. This position is a key part of the team responsible for maintaining a stable and highly available cloud environment, contributing to the success of IT and the growth of HMH., A day in the life of an IT Cloud Engineer II with Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Support the day-to-day operations of the cloud platform, including monitoring, maintenance, and incident response.
• Implement cloud infrastructure designs and configurations as directed by senior engineers using infrastructure as code principles.
• Participate in cloud environment build-outs, software installation, and system upgrades, including patches and fixes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in the cloud environment, serving as an escalation point for junior staff and support teams.
• Utilize and maintain automation scripts and processes for provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of cloud services.
• Support infrastructure deployment using a DevOps approach, assisting with deployment pipelines using tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps.
• Implement production changes during defined maintenance windows and participate in the on-call rotation for production support.
• Create and maintain operational documentation for cloud systems, procedures, and processes.
• Assist senior engineers with requirements analysis, testing, and deployment of cloud platform projects.
• Adhere to established best practices for security, reliability, and cost-effectiveness within the cloud environment.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure the successful integration of cloud services with other enterprise systems.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior., As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical discipline such as Computer Science or Information Technology; and/or applicable technical certificate; and/or equivalent (4 years) related experience.
• Minimum of 3+ (7+ if no degree) years of experience in IT systems installation, operations, and support, with a focus on virtualized or cloud systems.
• Good collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Foundational knowledge of core cloud services (IaaS, PaaS) and concepts (virtualization, networking, storage).
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform, such as Google Cloud Platform and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or ARM/Bicep.
• Understanding of DevOps concepts and experience with Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Delivery (CD) tools.
• Experience working within a production change control process.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experience working in a healthcare or other highly regulated environment.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in IT systems operations and support.
• Cloud certification in Google Cloud Platform or Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Google Cloud Operations Suite, Azure Monitor).

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Relevant entry-level IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Cloud Essentials).
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer.
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate., * Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Minimum rate of $113,609.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package., The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.