Cloud Engineering, Advanced

Zebra Technologies Corporation•Holtsville, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Develops most complex technical skill and judgment to provide non-routine technical support for computer/data center operations for cloud environments. Hands-on Cloud Engineer, to lead the resolution of complex cloud infrastructure issues, serving as an escalation point for senior and mid-level engineers. Enhance the automation and scripting efforts of the cloud team to identify and automate as much routine deployment, configuration, and other operational work as necessary. Create and maintain design and architectural artifacts. Ensure uniform architecture and design standards are maintained Monitor and facilitate a secure cloud environment that follows the best practices around least privileged and zero trust. Ensure all cloud environments have the proper security and access controls in place to guarantee a trusted and secure environment. Address vulnerability concerns whenever possible. Manages access control, data integrity and file system security for the cloud data center environment following RBAC model and principals of least privilege and zero trust security. to ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability of systems. Monitor cloud costs across all environments and deploy best practices around FinOps to strive towards cost optimization and accurate cost visibility. Develop and enforce best practices architecture, deployment, monitoring, and security to ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability of systems. Manages, tracks and records system performance and utilization metrics. Manages the communication behind highly technical information to both technical and nontechnical personnel. Promote strong collaboration with business development teams, Including data engineering, IT Teams and Security to align cloud solutions with business goals. Conduct research/POC on relevant emerging technologies in support of solution development efforts and make recommendations Create and maintain technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, workflows, and operational procedures. Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting knowledge sharing within the team. Ensure compliance with operational SLAs, security standards, and industry best practices. Contribute to the design and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8 years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles, with at least 2-3 years in advanced cloud-native development or architecture.
Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services, including compute, storage, networking, and monitoring.
Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, PowerShell).
Advanced understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Demonstrated experience in designing scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud architectures.
Solid understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex technical challenges.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across teams and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the resolution of complex cloud infrastructure issues, serving as an escalation point for senior and mid-level engineers.
Enhance the automation and scripting efforts of the cloud team to identify and automate as much routine deployment, configuration, and other operational work as necessary.
Create and maintain design and architectural artifacts.
Ensure uniform architecture and design standards are maintained.
Monitor and facilitate a secure cloud environment that follows the best practices around least privileged and zero trust.
Ensure all cloud environments have the proper security and access controls in place to guarantee a trusted and secure environment.
Address vulnerability concerns whenever possible.
Manage access control, data integrity and file system security for the cloud data center environment following RBAC model and principals of least privilege and zero trust security.
Monitor cloud costs across all environments and deploy best practices around FinOps to strive towards cost optimization and accurate cost visibility.
Develop and enforce best practices architecture, deployment, monitoring, and security to ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability of systems.
Manage, track and record system performance and utilization metrics.
Manage the communication behind highly technical information to both technical and nontechnical personnel.
Promote strong collaboration with business development teams, including data engineering, IT Teams and Security to align cloud solutions with business goals.
Conduct research/POC on relevant emerging technologies in support of solution development efforts and make recommendations.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, workflows, and operational procedures.
Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting knowledge sharing within the team.
Ensure compliance with operational SLAs, security standards, and industry best practices.
Contribute to the design and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud environments.