Cloud Engineer / Architect

ZipRecruiter; Vancouver; Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer / Architect to design and implement innovative technology solutions. This role focuses on Azure and Microsoft 365, offering the opportunity to tackle diverse business challenges. You'll be responsible for developing cloud solutions, managing technology performance, and ensuring documentation accuracy. With a hybrid work model after the initial 90 days, you can enjoy a balance of collaboration and flexibility. Join a dynamic team that values your expertise and contributes to impactful projects in the tech landscape.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Relocation Support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a cloud engineer or similar role.
• Extensive experience managing Active Directory and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy cloud solutions based on best practices.
• Manage existing technology solutions for optimal performance.
• Document system performance and operational activities.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

Active Directory Management

PowerShell Scripting

Microsoft 365 Solutions

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS)

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Description

The Cloud Engineer / Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing technology solutions throughout the organization with a focus on Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions. The role requires both broad and deep technology knowledge to address common customer business problems across the technology spectrum.

Position Type

This role is on-site for the first 90 days and then eligible for a hybrid work model with 50% remote work from home.

Hourly + Bonus Program:

Base Salary

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer: $129,833 yearly

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer: $155,815 yearly

Cloud Solutions Architect: $187,000

Bonus Program

Eligible for profit sharing and up to two weeks additional paid time off. Both incentives are based on overall employee performance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k), and paid time off. Relocation support is available for those moving from outside the Portland / Vancouver area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and deploy cloud solutions according to best practices by analyzing technical requirements; articulating solution risks and barriers; recommending technical approaches; preparing time and cost estimates.
• Manage existing technology solutions to ensure appropriate optimal performance, availability, and patching.
• Perform troubleshooting as required, leading problem-solving efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel and/or organizations.
• Responsible for the development of current state documentation and knowledge base articles; update documents regularly, and maintain accurate documentation on system performance and operational activities.
• Recommend best practices and implementation guidelines around technology solutions.
• Create functional-need scripts to ease and simplify administration.
• Adhere to and promote existing ITIL processes and standard procedures as documented.
• Document standard configurations for administered systems.
• Follow Change Management practices.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Execute sensitive data backup, restoration, and eDiscovery procedures.
• Implement recommended remediation from security and vulnerability audits.
• Maintain a solid understanding of emerging infrastructure technologies and trends.
• Act as an escalation point to assist in diagnosis and resolution of problems for technology solutions.
• Perform root cause analysis on problems and identify action items/recommendations to address issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. Appropriate additional experience beyond the minimum required experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable work experience as a cloud engineer or similar role.
• Extensive experience managing Active Directory (create and deploy GPOs, user/computer groups, manage organization permissions strategies).
• Experience implementing and managing Microsoft 365 and Cloud infrastructure (IaaS) solutions (Azure or AWS).
• In-depth experience with PowerShell scripting.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure / 365 certifications.
• Knowledge of network topology, firewalls, routers, and wired/wireless infrastructures.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint administration.

Company Description

Tecology is a small, close-knit company able to provide true enterprise-level IT support and partnership for small and medium-sized businesses in the Portland Metro and Southwest Washington region.