Cloud Engineer II

Brown University Health; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Cloud Engineer II to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of enterprise cloud infrastructure across public and private environments. The role emphasizes performance, security, automation, and cost optimization, with collaboration across development, operations, and security teams.

The candidate will implement disaster recovery, maintain detailed documentation, and mentor junior engineers while driving security best practices and scalable

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience in cloud engineering.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices.
• Automation scripting and infrastructure as code experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in computer science, engineering, or related field. Certification on major cloud platforms required within first year.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies and procedures.
• Optimize cloud performance and cost-efficiency.
• Create and manage automation scripts for deployment and scaling.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams.
• Design disaster recovery and backup strategies for cloud systems.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture and processes.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Automation Tools

Security Best Practices

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering preferred

Cloud Platform Certification (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager of Cloud Engineering, the Cloud Engineer II is responsible for enterprise level design and expert level knowledge of Brown University Health’s complex Public and Private cloud infrastructures and components. The role focuses on engineering solutions that encompass performance, security, scalability, best practice, automation, and orchestration. The Engineer II is responsible for performance and maintenance on all cloud related infrastructure within Brown University Health. The role also provides support for platform specific Infrastructure projects as assigned.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

The Engineer II would be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure and services to ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability. Develop and enforce cloud security policies and procedures to protect data and applications from unauthorized access and potential security threats. Optimize cloud performance and cost-efficiency through continuous monitoring and improvement. Create and manage automation scripts for efficient deployment, management, and scaling of cloud resources. Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to integrate cloud solutions that meet business objectives. Design and implement disaster recovery and backup strategies for cloud-based systems. Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud infrastructure, configurations, and processes.

• Cloud Architecture: Design and architect scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions.
• Optimization: Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost-efficiency, and security.
• Troubleshooting: Resolve complex issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Project Leadership: Lead cloud projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior cloud engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud systems and processes.
• Security: Implement and manage advanced security measures to protect cloud environments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

High School Diploma Required. A degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Relevant certification in one of the major Cloud platforms is required. Certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

Experience:

7+ years of industry experience required, with a preference toward large enterprise environments. Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, with a focus on senior-level responsibilities. Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, automation tools, and security best practices.

Soft Skills:

Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Pay Range:

$95,264.00-$157,206.40

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Remote-Massachusetts - N/A Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Work Type:

M-F 8:00am-5:oopm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No