Cloud Engineer

WAC World Acceptance Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

World Acceptance Corporation is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage Azure-based infrastructure with a focus on security and performance. You will support Windows and Linux environments, Active Directory, and MFT platforms, while collaborating with stakeholders on migration and optimization strategies.

The role requires hands-on cloud management, scripting, and incident response, with opportunities to optimize costs and security posture across the cloud ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in IT with 5+ years in systems administration.
• Microsoft or VMware certifications required.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux (AIX) environments.
• Active Directory, Microsoft 365 Admin, and network security knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assessing existing IT infrastructure and migrate/build apps/data to/from the cloud.
• Choose cloud services (compute, storage, network, database) based on needs.
• Set up and manage cloud infrastructure: VMs, load balancers, front door, CDNs, app services.
• Use scripting to automate cloud management tasks and deployments.
• Implement robust security measures to protect data (access control, encryption).
• Monitor cloud usage and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Diagnose and resolve cloud infra/app issues.
• Maintain Go Anywhere MFT platforms; create accounts and SFTP sites.
• Prepare technical implementation plans with milestones and timelines.
• Document system topologies and perform configuration management.
• Collaborate with Information Security to remediate security concerns.
• Provide Level 3 support to the Service Desk.

Skills

Linux Admin

Active Directory

Microsoft 365 Admin

PowerShell Scripting

Cloud & Virtualization

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Information Technology or related field

Microsoft or VMware certifications

Tools

VMware

Azure

Go Anywhere MFT

Job description

The Cloud Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining supporting, and maintaining could infrastructure, services, and solutions in Microsoft Azure ensuring efficient data storage, security compliance, and optimal system performance by developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based application while collaborating with stakeholders to understand the requirements and migrate to/from the Azure cloud. In addition, this position functions as part of a team performing critical support tasks, ensuring network functionality is available and performing correctly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessing existing IT infrastructure and developing strategies to migrate or build applications and data to and from the cloud
• Choosing the appropriate cloud services (compute, storage, network, database) based on requirements
• Setting up and managing cloud infrastructure components such as virtual machines, load balancers, front door, CDNs, app services, and networking.
• Using scripting languages to automate cloud management tasks and streamline deployments.
• Implementing robust security measures on cloud platforms to protect sensitive data, including access control and encryptions.
• Monitoring cloud usage and identifying opportunities to reduce cloud expenses.
• Diagnosing and resolving issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Tracking the performance of cloud applications and identifying bottlenecks.
• Maintain and support Go Anywhere MFT platforms that process secure data transfers; create accounts and SFTP sites as requested; develop and maintain process design documentation, end-user guides, and operating procedures for our Go Anywhere platform as applicable
• Prepares technical implementation plans that provide integrated solutions, including actions, milestones, timelines, and critical paths for complete solutions.
• Responsible for configuration management and documentation of system topologies
• Work closely with the Information Security team to quickly remediate any security concerns that arise
• Provide Level 3 support to the Service Desk team

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Knowledgeable in managing Linux servers, ensuring system security, efficiency, and reliability.
• Knowledgeable in SQL database environment, performing maintenance tasks and optimization of the environment, and ensuring data integrity and security.
• Active Directory experience (including promoting/demoting controllers, managing Active Directory DNS, FSMO roles, etc.)
• Microsoft 365 Administration (including advanced Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and EntraID administration)
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, SMTP, DHCP, and DNS), software network security, and port-level communication (i.e. firewall configuration)
• Experience automating repetitive tasks with scripting with one or more of the following technologies and/or equivalent: (batch files, PowerShell, VBScript, WMI, etc.)
• System performance tuning, trending, and analysis
• Virtualization and cloud system management experience (i.e. VMWare, Azure, AWS, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to learn quickly and tackle new and technically complex problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing needs and requirements
• Must be detail-oriented and an organized thinker who is service-minded with solid communication skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in Information Technology or related field with 5+ years’ experience in systems administration.
• Microsoft or VMware certifications are required.
• Virtualization and cloud system management experience (i.e., VMWare, Azure).
• Experience in Windows Server administration/management.
• Experience with Linux-based operating systems, specifically IBM AIX.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position constantly.
• Occasionally, light lifting to 25 pounds may be required.

Work Environment:

• Office environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.

It is the policy of World Acceptance Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, World Acceptance Corporation will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For over 60 years, World Finance has been helping customers focus less on the unexpected expenses of life, and more on what makes life so sweet. In doing so, we offer personal installment loans that suit the specific needs of our customers while simultaneously delivering outstanding customer service. We are always looking for great people to join our team. Located in 16 states, our network of branches work to provide good to the communities around them. World Finance has been recognized as a Top Workplace in the USA, and we are looking forward to having new team members to join us and be a part of our continuous growth!