Cloud Engineer

Apex Systems; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K program with company match

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Professional development & training

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join the IT team and manage cloud-based solutions across providers. You will design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure, support backups, and drive security and automation efforts.

Responsibilities include incident response, architecture collaboration, and cloud roadmap input. A Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years’ cloud experience are preferred, with opportunities for certification and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years’ experience in cloud engineering or related role.
• Experience with enterprise backup/restore solutions and cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and scripting/automation tools.
• Knowledge of networking, databases, and storage in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Terraform and EntraID is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain cloud services used by the Bank.
• Ensure backups and recovery using cloud-based solutions.
• Plan and manage cloud-related upgrades, patches, and modifications.
• Design integration of cloud apps with existing IT systems.
• Implement cloud security controls and IAM policies.
• Develop automation scripts and configuration management processes.
• Respond to incidents and support ongoing projects.

Skills

Cloud engineering

AWS/Azure/GCP

Terraform

EntraID

Scripting/automation

Networking knowledge

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Azure

GCP

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job # 3048682

This position will support the Bank’s cloud-based systems and infrastructure within the Information Technology department. The Cloud Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions and work proactively to diagnose problems and provide recommendations for new and existing cloud-based systems.

Accountabilities

Responsibilities/Duties/Function/Tasks:

• Administer, configure, and maintain the Bank’s Microsoft cloud services and other cloud-based solutions used by the Bank.
• Ensure system backups and recovery using cloud-based solutions.
• Manage and plan project work related to platform upgrades, patches, and modifications to services as needed.
• Evaluate the Bank’s cloud services utilized by the Bank, to understand how they integrate with infrastructure services.
• Design integration of cloud application and infrastructure services into existing IT systems.
• Implement and manage cloud security controls, identity and access management policies.
• Secure systems to meet corporate standards and best practices.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of disaster recovery processes and procedures.
• Develop scripts for configuration management automation and process improvements.
• Support existing applications and projects by responding to incidents, problems, and service requests.
• Participate in research and recommend new cloud technologies to meet the Bank’s business objectives.
• Operate in accordance with the Bank’s control processes and comply with the Bank’s policies and procedures.
• Manage administrative tasks.
• Crosstrain others on the team as requested.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve cloud-based system issues, involving third-party vendor support as needed for quick resolution of problems.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-based procedures related to Microsoft cloud services and other cloud-based solutions used by the Bank.
• Consulted in the development of IT roadmaps around infrastructure and cloud services; understand and convey potential impact to Bank services and architecture.
• Develop and implement performance metrics and monitoring to report on cloud configurations, performance, and security baselines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years’ experience in cloud engineering or a related role.
• Experience engineering and administrating enterprise backup/restore solutions, web servers, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange, and/or other enterprise cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with major cloud providers (ex. AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with scripting languages and automation tools is desired.
• Knowledge of networking, databases, and storage solutions in cloud environments.
• Ability to make effective and informed decisions using own initiative and based upon a sound understanding of the issues and challenges of the organization.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code solutions such as Terraform.
• Understanding of EntraID.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) as well as interpersonal skills.
• Effective in a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and accountability.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized with the ability to plan and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to positively engage with others and possess a strong desire to learn.
• Results-oriented and self-motivated

Company Overview

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Location

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

NYSE: EFOR

Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.