Cloud Engineer II

Western & Southern Financial Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western & Southern Financial Group is seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Support specialist in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role involves administering Cloud-based solutions, conducting research on emerging technologies, and ensuring project compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and over 5 years of professional IT experience. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The position may require occasional travel and offers an office setting with potential extended hours during peak workloads.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional IT experience with 2 years in Cloud support.
• Experience implementing and achieving business and technical goals.
• Strong communication skills for customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Participates in design and administration of Cloud-based infrastructure solutions.
• Monitors and analyzes new Cloud technology trends.
• Engages in SDLC of new systems and technologies.

Skills

Customer service

Cloud infrastructure knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in information security, computer science, or information technology

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Active Directory

DNS

Job description

Overview

Serves as a point of contact for Cloud/infrastructure-related projects, questions and issues. Participates in the design and administration of Cloud-based infrastructure solutions working alongside Cloud Architects and other teams (., Web, Database, Storage, Networking, IAM, Information Security) to ensure that initial and anticipated future business requirements are presented. Supports multiple deployment models including manual, scripted, DevOps, CI/CD/Iaac methodologies. Works with Information Security to ensure that the proposed infrastructure solution complies with our Cloud security standards.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Monitors new developments in emerging Cloud technology trends. Identifies new products with potential benefit to W&SFG and conducts in-depth research and analysis of these products.
• Demonstrates the applicability of tools in real-world applications. Investigates their use in W&SFG and recommends adoption of new technologies/methodologies when appropriate.
• Provides "swat team" style support to development projects by resolving complex problems.
• Ensures projects remain on track with aggressive schedules.
• Engages in the SDLC of new systems and technologies and/or major system improvements. Frequently handles or directs projects, from research to implementation.
• Ensures the feasibility of proposed projects and evaluates new software packages in terms of cost, resources, system capability, and other attributes.
• Engages with vendors and third parties to support platforms and implement improvements.
• Ensures SLA commitments both internally and externally.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in information security, computer science, or information technology or commensurate selection criteria experience. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience setting goals and successfully implementing and achieving goals, seeking to improve business and technical processes. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience effectively handling customers and providing excellent service. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience working effectively within a team, motivating co-workers in difficult situations. (Required)
• 5+ years of professional IT experience including two years of Cloud support experience. (Required)
• Good communication skills with experience in customer support. (Required)
• Solid infrastructure background, strong understanding of technologies such as server provisioning, Active Directory, DNS, etc., as well as Cloud infrastructure/services and delivery models. (Required)
• Solid technical experience in infrastructure deployment and maintenance. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to function on application and technical projects with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrated adaptability to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change.
• Proven strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying and quantifying problems and providing effective solutions. Good decision-making skills when dealing with multiple alternatives.
• Must provide examples of working under multiple deadlines and minimal supervision. Successfully organizing and effectively completing projects where given little or no direction.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear, focused and concise manner.
• Microsoft Azure Certifications - Upon Hire (Preferred)

Work Setting/Position Demands

• Works in an office setting and remains in a stationary position for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other standard office equipment, or while in meetings.
• Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis.
• Requires visual acuity to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents, visual inspection involving small defects; small parts, and/or operation of machinery (including inspection); using measurement devices continuously. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
• Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Performs substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers for continuous computer work.
• Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required.