Cloud Engineer

Akaasa Technologies; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies is seeking a Cloud Engineer (Hybrid) to administer Snowflake cloud databases and data platform services. The role requires strong AWS experience, data security skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deploy scalable cloud data solutions.

You will design and implement cloud applications, manage IAM and access, and monitor performance to ensure high availability. Prior HIPAA experience is a plus and a cloud certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in implementing and supporting Cloud-based (AWS) data solutions.
• 5+ years of Cloud database platform experience such as Snowflake.
• 3+ years in Cloud Data services such as IICS, AWS and GitHub.
• 5+ years of experience in Database administration and Data Warehouse applications on AWS.
• Minimum two years of experience with installing and configuring applications using Cloud Technologies (AWS, MS Azure etc.).
• Knowledge of cloud network policies and the firewall rules
• Experienced in SQL skills and PL/SQL skills.
• Experience in Linux shell scripting, user security and server administration.
• Experience in data security protocol using encryption and decryption methodologies.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience working with highly sensitive health care information and familiar with HIPAA and other data privacy controls.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure & support Snowflake cloud database services.
• Administer, configure & support data platform services (IICS, Tableau, Cognos, SAS, GitHub, MOVEit MFT).
• Design, implement & support cloud applications and AWS services.
• Install and configure software on AWS cloud services.
• Manage data access requests and enforce data security policies.
• Define security and authorization mechanisms for cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable data solutions.
• Evaluate new cloud products for storage and processing efficiency.
• Monitor performance and optimize cloud data services.
• Implement data governance and data management processes.
• Establish regular system performance assessments and action plans.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure timely delivery of solutions meeting requirements.

Skills

Snowflake Admin

AWS Data Platform

Data Platform Admin

SQL & Linux

Shell Scripting

HIPAA Knowledge

Data Security

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

Snowflake

Informatica Cloud (IICS)

Tableau

Cognos

SAS

GitHub

MOVEit MFT

Job description

Title: Cloud Engineer(Hybrid)

Location: QUINCY MA

Candidates must currently reside in Massachusetts, need residency proof

MUST HAVES:

Strong Snowflake administration experience

AWS cloud data platform experience

Data platform administration + SQL/Linux

DETAILED LIST OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer, configure & support Cloud Database services (Snowflake).
• Administer, configure & support Data Platform services, Informatica Cloud (IICS), Tableau, Cognos, SAS, GitHub and MOVEit MFT.
• Design, implement & support cloud applications and AWS services.
• Install and configure software on AWS cloud services.
• Administer and manage internal and external requests for data applications access and permissions, while supporting data security and protection.
• Defines and implements data security policies, authentication, and authorization mechanisms for cloud-based platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement highly scalable, highly available, and highly performant cloud data solutions.
• Evaluates and recommends new cloud products and services for efficient data storage and processing.
• Monitors the performance of cloud data services and strategizes optimization measures.
• Implements data management and data governance processes for cloud data.
• Establish regular overall system performance assessment processes and action plans.
• Provide excellent customer service (email, telephone, and written correspondence) to all internal and external customers.

Ensure timely delivery of solutions meeting requirements and expectations

Qualifications: Minimum experience/skills:

• 3-5 years of experience in implementing and supporting Cloud-based (AWS) data solutions.
• 5+ years of Cloud database platform experience such as Snowflake.
• 3+ years in Cloud Data services such as IICS, AWS and GitHub.
• 5+ years of experience in Database administration and Data Warehouse applications on AWS.
• Minimum two years of experience with installing and configuring applications using Cloud Technologies (AWS, MS Azure etc.)
• Knowledge of cloud network policies and the firewall rules
• Experienced in SQL skills and PL/SQL skills.
• Experience in Linux shell scripting, user security and server administration.
• Experience in data security protocol using encryption and decryption methodologies.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience working with highly sensitive health care information and familiar with HIPAA and other data privacy controls.

Preferred experience/skills:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certification
• Snowflake certification