Principal Cloud Engineer

Johnson & Johnson; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare innovation seeks a Principal Cloud Engineer to manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure. The role requires strong expertise in cloud services, automation, and security management, contributing to pioneering medical technologies. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering smarter, less invasive healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in cloud infrastructure management.
• Strong understanding of AWS and Azure platforms.
• Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure.
• Implement automation scripts for resource management.
• Monitor cloud performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure management

Troubleshooting

Security management

Automation

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

CloudFormation

PowerShell

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Infrastructure Engineering – Network

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Principal Cloud Engineer to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. This role will involve managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud environments, troubleshooting, security management, automation, and optimizing cloud services for performance and cost.

Essential Job Functions

• Administer, monitor, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure on AWS and Azure.
• Deploy, manage, and scale virtual instances, storage, and networking resources on AWS and Azure platforms.
• Configure and manage cloud services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda (AWS), and Virtual Instances, Storage Accounts, Resource Groups, and Networking Availability Zones.
• Implement automation scripts to deploy and manage cloud resources using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and PowerShell.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and monitoring using cloud-native tools and third-party services.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure for performance, security, cost, and availability.
• Troubleshoot issues related to cloud infrastructure, networks, and virtual instances.
• Set up alerts and notifications for cloud resources using CloudWatch (AWS) and Azure Monitor.
• Configure and manage backup solutions using AWS Backup, Azure Backup, and other cloud-native tools.
• Create and test disaster recovery plans for cloud services and ensure business continuity.
• Track and manage cloud usage and expenses.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost savings by recommending appropriate sizing, scaling policies, and resource utilization.
• Work closely with development, operations, and network teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of cloud solutions.
• Provide support for cloud-related issues and escalate when necessary.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 6 years of proven experience in cloud infrastructure management, specifically with AWS and Azure platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, storage, computing, and security services.
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Hands-on experience with cloud monitoring and management tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and other third-party tools.
• Understanding security concepts such as IAM, encryption, firewalls, and VPN.
• Certifications in AWS (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator) or Azure (Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless computing.
• Familiarity with Terraform and pipeline development and integration practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong teamwork mindset is a must.
• A continuous improvement mindset is a must.
• Relevant work experience in Medical Devices, Healthcare, or Life Sciences is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a constantly changing work environment.
• Must be independently motivated and able to work without detailed direction.
• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative and ensure work is completed in the time frame required.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.