Cloud Engineering

MAXIM ENTERPRISES, INC.
Elk Grove Village, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior

Job location

Elk Grove Village, United States of America

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Data analysis
Systems Engineering
Azure
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Cloud Engineering
Continuous Integration
Data Integrity
DevOps
Cryptographic Protocols
Monitoring of Systems
Information Technology Operations
Power BI
Cloud Services
Software Engineering
Systems Architecture
Data Logging
Google Cloud Platform
Cloud Platform System
Reliability of Systems
Containerization
Information Technology
Deployment Automation
Data Analytics
Cloudwatch
Terraform
Docker

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cloud Engineer to manage, optimize, and oversee cloud infrastructure, systems architecture, and deployment operations. In this role, you will act as a vital link between cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders, ensuring smooth end-to-end cloud performance, cost efficiency, and strict adherence to industry standards and security metrics.

Core Responsibilities

Cloud Systems Management: Coordinate daily cloud infrastructure activities, including capacity planning, resource tracking, deployment oversight, and vendor follow-ups.

Compliance & Standards: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and ensure all cloud architectures and operations align with company SOPs and regulatory security requirements.

Data Integrity & Systems Analytics: Perform accurate configurations and monitoring in cloud/DevOps platforms, leveraging data modeling and telemetry to track KPIs (uptime, latency, resource utilization).

Risk & Monitoring: Monitor system reliability and service disruptions, promptly escalating risks and security bottlenecks to relevant stakeholders and platform providers.

Quality & Process Optimization: Author and maintain standard operational reports, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, automation, and internal/external infrastructure audits.

Liaison & Collaboration: Serve as a primary point of contact for external cloud service providers, platform vendors, and internal cross-functional engineering teams., Targeted Placement: Direct marketing to our network of hiring managers in the Cloud and Technology sectors.

Technical Resume Rebuild: Optimization of your profile to highlight cloud engineering expertise alongside analytical and operational skills.

Interview Coaching: Guidance on technical interviews and cloud architecture case studies.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Cloud Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field (Required).

Experience: 0-5 years of experience in cloud administration, DevOps, systems engineering, or IT operations planning.

Technical Skills (Required):

Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure principles, architecture, and resource provisioning.

Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code or monitoring tools (e.g., Terraform, Docker, Power BI, CloudWatch).

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and network security protocols.

Excellent documentation, system logging, and data-driven technical problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

Certification (or eligibility) for AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or GCP Cloud Engineer.

Experience with cost optimization, cloud security, and automated deployment modeling.

Knowledge of Agile/DevOps methodologies or basic IT project management principles.

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