Cloud Consultant

Summary

Join Burwood Group's award-winning Cloud Solutions team as a remote Consultant. You will design and implement secure, scalable cloud solutions, lead technical discussions with clients, and mentor junior consultants. This role requires expertise in cloud platforms (preferably Google Cloud), IaC tools (like Terraform), containerization, and CI/CD. You should possess strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, along with relevant certifications. The position offers a flexible work-from-home policy, generous vacation time, and comprehensive benefits including 401k matching, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• A strong interest in cloud computing and a desire to develop expertise in this field
• Effective problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Practical experience working in IT, professional services, or customer support organizations
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities
• Eagerness for professional growth and a commitment to pursuing further education and certifications
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms and technologies
• 2-4+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, professional services, or a similar role
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions on at least one major cloud platform (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure), with a strong preference for Google Cloud
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform
• Practical experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with relevant tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Google Cloud Build)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
• A demonstrated track record of professional growth and a commitment to continuous learning
• One or more cloud certifications, such as Google Professional Cloud Architect, Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including Technical Architects, Project Managers, and client stakeholders
• Lead technical discussions and discovery sessions with client teams, providing expert guidance and support to ensure successful cloud adoption and project delivery
• Take ownership of technical workstreams within projects, from design and deployment to post-implementation support and documentation
• Mentor Associate Consultants, fostering their technical and professional growth
• Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and trends, applying this knowledge to client projects and contributing to internal best practices
• Actively pursue advanced, industry-relevant certifications to deepen your cloud expertise

Preferred Qualifications

• Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, or other professional-level certifications
• Experience in the higher education or SLED market
• Familiarity with advanced networking, security, or data analytics concepts in the cloud
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Go
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, methodologies, and certifications

Benefits

• Flexible work-from-home policy
• Generous vacation policy
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) savings plan, complete with a company match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Mental wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts for pre-tax healthcare and transit/parking expenses
• Learning opportunities in support of career development
• Access to financial planning expertise