Cloud Engineer II

Summary

Join American College of Education as a Cloud Engineer II, an experienced systems administrator eager to expand your technological expertise globally. You will safeguard critical information and systems, develop solutions, implement new software and hardware, deliver training, and contribute to the IT strategy. This role offers challenging assignments, leadership opportunities, and ownership of various components. The starting salary is $110,000+, plus an annual bonus, with variations based on experience and expertise. ACE is committed to a competitive wage while maintaining high-quality, affordable programs. The position is remote, requiring strong collaboration skills and a positive attitude.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in cloud engineering or a related field
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and services
• Strong knowledge of containerizing applications (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Windows servers and services
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Terraform)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Support and embrace the College’s B Corp mission to improve the people and communities we serve through our civic engagement initiatives
• Exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills
• Be "self-motivated" as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems
• Be collaborative in driving decisions and a team-player
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
• Builds and maintains student satisfaction
• Recognizes and anticipates student needs

Responsibilities

• Protect our critical information, systems, and assets
• Build solutions
• Implement new software and hardware
• Provide training
• Assist in the development of an overall IT strategy
• Help empower our breakthrough innovations
• Lead initiatives
• Take ownership of various components
• Designs, deploys, and manages public cloud infrastructure and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and private cloud infrastructure and services
• Monitors and optimizes cloud performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency
• Implements and manages security measures to protect cloud environments
• Builds and manages deployment pipelines using common CI/CD tools
• Automates cloud operations and workflows using scripting and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools
• Collaborates with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services
• Troubleshoots and resolves cloud-related issues and incidents
• Stays updated with the latest cloud technologies and best practices
• Documents cloud and system configurations, procedures, and changes

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are highly desirable

Benefits

• Medical, dental, & vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement & reduction programs
• Generous PTO
• 401k and employer match
• Full-service wellness and EAP program
• Employee recognition and awards programs
• Employer paid life & AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability
• Employer paid long-term disability