Cloud Engineer - Architect

Heartland Business Systems; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Cloud Engineer - Architect to play a pivotal role in establishing a Cloud Center of Excellence. This position involves architecting customer solutions on a multi-cloud platform, primarily focusing on AWS migrations. You will lead the design of scalable and secure cloud environments while collaborating with stakeholders to translate requirements into effective cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud architecture and DevOps, with a strong emphasis on continuous professional development. Join this forward-thinking company and contribute to cutting-edge cloud initiatives that drive customer success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cloud architecture, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering.
• Proficiency with Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience in hybrid cloud environments and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead migrations from on-premises data centers to AWS.
• Build and operate a Cloud Center of Excellence.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

DevOps

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Cloud Networking

Security Compliance

Incident Response

Education

Degree in Computer Science

AWS Certified Architect

Networking Certification - CCNA / CCNP

Tools

AWS IAM

AWS KMS

AWS Security Hub

AWS GuardDuty

CloudFormation

Terraform

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Position Summary:

The Cloud Engineer – Architect will assist in building HBS Cloud Engineering Services department with a focus on architecting customer solutions utilizing the Multi Cloud platform.

This role is critical to our success in building a Cloud Center of Excellence, enabling customers to migrate to AWS.

Roles and Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

• Plan and lead migrations from on-premises data centers to AWS.
• Build and operate a Cloud Center of Excellence.
• Troubleshoot enterprise-level environments to resolve technical issues.
• Implement cost optimization strategies on AWS.
• Discuss, whiteboard, and deliver hybrid cloud solutions.
• Participate in departmental, strategic, and budgetary planning.
• Continue professional development through meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Track and report department performance metrics.
• Manage transaction profitability while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Support strategic sales opportunities and assist in closing deals.
• Lead AWS cloud architecture and engineering efforts, including designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess requirements and translate them into cloud solutions.
• Build and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows.
• Provide guidance on cloud governance, security, cost optimization, and resource management.
• Support cloud migrations with minimal disruption and high availability.
• Troubleshoot issues across cloud environments, ensuring SLAs are met.
• Engage in incident response and root cause analysis in multi-cloud environments.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
• Collaborate on architecture reviews, design discussions, and strategic planning.
• Support cloud services in GCP and Azure, including networking, identity management, and hybrid scenarios.
• Work with teams and clients in mixed-cloud environments, ensuring consistency and best practices.
• Evaluate and implement third-party tools across multiple cloud platforms.
• Minimum of 1,450 hours billed per fiscal year, balanced with professional development and training.

Requirements:

Competencies:

• Accountability, Accuracy, Coaching and Development, Decision Making, Detail Oriented, Enthusiastic, Goal Oriented, Honesty / Integrity, Innovative, Leadership, Managerial Skills, Relationship Building.

Required Experience:

• 5+ years in cloud architecture, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering.
• Proficiency with Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK.
• Experience with AWS IAM, KMS, Security Hub, GuardDuty.
• Deep understanding of cloud networking, security, IAM, enterprise architecture.
• Ability to perform architecture reviews using AWS’s Well-Architected Framework.
• Troubleshooting experience in AWS and hybrid cloud environments.

Preferred Experience:

• On-premises architecture, Azure, GCP experience.
• Hybrid cloud troubleshooting, security compliance.

Required Skills, Education, Certifications:

• AWS Certified Architect.
• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• Networking Certification – CCNA / CCNP or equivalent.

Preferred Skills, Education, Certifications:

• Firewall Certification - PA.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Including Disabled and Veterans.