Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities:

1. Has clear understanding of cloud and on-premises infrastructure and network components.
2. Hands-on experience in implementing solutions on AWS and Azure.
3. Hands-on experience in migrating on-premises infrastructure to cloud.
4. Design and implement infrastructure in cloud based on customer requirements.
5. Implementing High Availability, Backup & Recovery solutions on Azure & AWS, and preparing technical documents.
6. Deploy, manage, and operate highly available & scalable cloud systems.
7. Has clear understanding of security components (Ex. WAF, Jump Host, proxy, key vault, multifactor authentication, Endpoint Protection, IPS, Security Incident Management, etc.)
8. Review Vulnerability Assessment and Security Assessment report, provide / implement solutions for infra and provide suggestions to application team.
9. Liaise with product vendors in implementing the cloud solutions.
10. Under minimal direction, plans and conducts research in application technologies in support of business objectives.
11. Preparing documents - the desired future state of infra-architecture, and the gaps between current and future states. Define transition plans to close the gaps.
12. Ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the cloud systems.
13. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand cloud infrastructure requirements and develop appropriate solutions.
14. Deploying, configuring, and managing infrastructure components, including servers, storage systems, virtualization platforms, and network devices.
15. Perform cloud infrastructure activities including Patch management, Antivirus and Backup operations, Install & Configure Windows server roles (Active Directory, DNS & IIS), configuration of SMTP, SFTP & DHCP, etc.
16. Conducting regular system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning to ensure optimal operation and minimize downtime.
17. Implementing security measures, including firewalls, access controls, and encryption, to protect the organization's infrastructure and data.
18. Managing backup and disaster recovery plans and procedures to ensure business continuity.
19. Assessing emerging technologies and making recommendations for cloud infrastructure improvements and optimizations.
20. Documenting infrastructure configurations, procedures, and processes.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. Certified in both Azure and AWS minimally in one of the following areas Administration, Architecture, & DevOps
3. Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer.
4. Good knowledge of infrastructure components, including servers, storage systems, networking, and virtualization.
5. Understands clustering concepts (Windows & SQL), (DR) & High-Availability (HA), Knowledge on Load balancers, WAF & DDOS, Hypervisors & Virtualization
6. Proficiency in infrastructure automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
7. Knowledge / Experience in installation / configuration of enterprise applications and tools will be a key consideration. (ex. Office 365, SharePoint, CRM, K2, and Nintex)
8. Solid understanding of security principles and experience in implementing security measures.
9. Proficient in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
10. Experience with monitoring tools and methodologies for infrastructure performance and availability.
11. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve reported issues ensuring timely resolution.
12. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
13. Experience working in GDC, GPC, GCC projects will be an added advantage (SG Specific)