Senior/Lead IT Consultant (Cloud Engineering)

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Singapore is looking for a Cloud Engineer to design and maintain cloud infrastructure and services. The role involves collaborating with teams to deploy applications and implementing security measures, requiring strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, and cloud-native technologies. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or IT and relevant experience. Certifications are a plus. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Certifications in relevant cloud technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Implement security measures for cloud applications.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools.
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Cloud-native technologies

Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Scripting skills (Terraform, Bash, PowerShell, Python)

CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)

API platform management

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

The Cloud Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining modernized cloud infrastructure and services, he/she also will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless deployment and operations of our cloud-based applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure using AWS, Azure, and any other CSPs.
• Collaborate with IT Security to design and implement security measures to protect cloud infrastructure and applications on AWS, Azure, and any other CSPs.
• Develop and implement cloud-native solutions using Kubernetes, Docker, and serverless architectures.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and security.
• Monitor and respond to incidents and alerts, conducting thorough investigations and implementing remediation measures.
• Implement and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Design, implement, and manage API platform for API on-boarding as integration between systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and adherence to best practices in API management.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery (DR) plans to ensure business continuity during unexpected disruptions.
• Assist with security assessments and vulnerability testing on cloud environments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular required audits, framework reviews and risk assessments and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure cloud environments meet their needs and support agile development practices.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native technologies.
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Working knowledge of API platform management and operations.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Terraform, Bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good project management skills. Able to handle various IT projects and meet tight timelines.
• Certifications in relevant cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Certified Solutions Architect).