[Remote] Senior Cloud Engineer I

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kaplan is a global company focused on education and technology, seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer I specializing in Azure and AWS. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security of cloud environments while collaborating with IT and development teams. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructures using Azure and AWS Develop and implement cloud strategies, architecture frameworks, and best practices Monitor, manage, and optimize cloud resources and services to ensure high availability and performance Implement and manage cloud security controls, compliance policies, and governance frameworks Develop and deploy automation scripts using tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or AWS CloudFormation Implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline application deployment Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues and incidents promptly Conduct root cause analysis for recurring problems and implement solutions to prevent recurrence Work closely with DevOps, development teams, and other stakeholders to support application deployment and infrastructure needs Provide expert guidance on cloud-related queries and issues Maintain detailed documentation of cloud architectures, configurations, and procedures Prepare and present reports on cloud performance, costs, and improvements Mentor and provide guidance to junior cloud engineers and contribute to their professional growth Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field Minimum of 6 years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles Proven experience with Azure and AWS platforms, including managing and deploying services Proficiency in Azure and AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, AWS CloudFormation) Strong knowledge of networking, security, and compliance requirements in cloud environments Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong communication and collaboration abilities Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional and/or Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar Additional relevant certifications are a plus Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Previous experience in a senior technical role or mentoring junior engineers Benefits Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure) Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities Company Overview Kaplan is a global educational services company that provides individuals, universities, and businesses with a diverse array of services, including higher and professional education, test preparation, language training, corporate and leadership training, and student recruitment, online enablement and other university support services. It was founded in 1938, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http//atlanta.bauder.edu/. Company H1B Sponsorship Kaplan has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 15 in 2021, 42 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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