Cloud Engineer

66DEGREES, INC.
United States
22 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$150,000.0 - $170,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Artificial Intelligence Bash Shell Big Data BigTable BigQuery IBM Rational ClearCase Cloud Computing Cloud Database Cloud Engineering Cloud Storage Configuration Management
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Computer Engineering Data as a Services Linux DevOps Data Flow Control Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning OpenStack Ansible Cloudera Scripting Data Storage Management Google Cloud Cloud Platform System Firebase Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Puppet Terraform Software Version Control Artifactory

Job description

Remote Hiring Remotely in United States Mid level Remote Hiring Remotely in United States Mid level Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure GCP infrastructure using IaC (Terraform/Deployment Manager). Implement CI/CD, monitoring, backup/DR, and security/compliance controls. Integrate cloud data services, automate with Python/Bash and Ansible, troubleshoot issues, document architecture, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The summary above was generated by AI, The Cloud Engineer will take on the challenge of building, and maintaining complex infrastructure and data systems on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for 66degrees’ global clients. You will be instrumental in optimizing performance, scalability, and security of these critical cloud environments, ensuring our clients receive the best service possible., * Lead collaborations with architects and teams to design highly scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions on GCP.

  • Drive the implementation of advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager to automate intricate infrastructure provisioning and management.
  • Spearhead the integration of DevOps methodologies, guiding developers to establish sophisticated CI/CD pipelines within the cloud ecosystem.
  • Assume a leadership role in implementing and enforcing stringent security measures and ensuring robust compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) in the GCP environment.
  • Architect and establish comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to guarantee the continuous health and availability of all infrastructure components.
  • Formulate and oversee comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies and procedures for mission-critical systems.
  • Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate complex performance bottlenecks, continually optimizing infrastructure for maximum efficiency.
  • Take charge of diagnosing and swiftly resolving intricate infrastructure issues, providing expert guidance and support.
  • Drive comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and processes, ensuring a clear knowledge repository and promoting thorough system understanding.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with diverse teams, including data scientists, engineers, analysts, and software developers, ensuring alignment with requirements and delivering innovative solutions., As an AI transformation partner, 66degrees leverages intelligent solutions to enhance our recruitment experience. We utilize AI tools-including LinkedIn Recruiter’s Hiring Assistant and interview transcription technologies-to assist with sourcing, role analysis, and capturing interview highlights.

These tools augment our process, but we “Commit to Our Craft” by ensuring all final hiring decisions are made by our human Talent Team. By applying, you acknowledge the use of these technologies to help us “Win Together” in finding the best fit for our team., Build automation for Windows and Linux VMs running on an OpenStack cloud. Collaborate with developers and testers to design and implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation using tools like Puppet, Chef, or Ansible. Support artifact and version control tooling; Artifactory and ClearCase experience is a plus. Project targeted to start May 9th., Zencore seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer to assist clients with Google Cloud transitions, focusing on application modernization and infrastructure as code.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms, specifically GCP, showcasing expertise in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar platforms.
  • In-depth understanding of GCP services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, Networking, and IAM, coupled with familiarity in container orchestration using Kubernetes.
  • Experience working with Ansible is must have.
  • Experienced in deploying and optimizing Google Cloud Data services such as BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Dataflow, Firestore, Cloud Bigtable, Dataproc, and Pub/Sub for efficient data storage, processing, and analytics within GCP environments.
  • Skilled in scripting languages like Python and Bash for automation and configuration management, and proficient in managing both Linux and Windows OS.
  • Strong grasp of security best practices, compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS, GDPR, HIPAA), and experience implementing them.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration abilities, both independently and within teams.
  • Passion for technology and continuous learning.
  • GCP Professional Cloud Architect or Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer certification (preferred).
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related or equivalent work experience required.

Benefits & conditions

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About the company

66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own “inflection point,” where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential., At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.

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