Senior Cloud Engineer

Bayview Fund Management, LLC; Agoura Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Bayview Fund Management, LLC is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to lead architecture, design, and deployment of cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS. You will mentor junior engineers and drive best practices in security, performance, and scalability.

The role is hybrid, based in Agoura Hills, CA, with a focus on complex migrations, automation, and cost-efficient operations. A strong background in cloud security and IaC is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 7+ years of cloud engineering experience.
• Hands-on expertise with Azure and AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the implementation of scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior cloud engineers.
• Oversee deployment and maintenance of key Azure and AWS services.
• Lead large-scale migrations of on-prem systems to Azure with minimal downtime.
• Implement IaC using Terraform and configuration management with Ansible.
• Continuously optimize performance, reliability, and cost in cloud environments.
• Ensure IAM, encryption, and security best practices across platforms.
• Implement advanced monitoring, troubleshoot issues, and plan DR strategies.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and app teams to deliver robust cloud solutions.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Technical leadership

Infrastructure as Code

Scripting

Cloud networking & security

Monitoring

Cross-team collaboration

DevOps practices

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Azure ARM Templates

Azure Bicep

Ansible

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and AWS to lead the architecture, design, and deployment of cloud infrastructure. As a senior member of the engineering team, you will provide technical leadership for cloud projects, develop advanced solutions, and ensure best practices in cloud security, performance, and scalability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex cloud environments and possess the ability to mentor junior engineers. The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000, plus an annual bonus. The role is expected to be hybrid out of our Agoura Hills, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Architecture: Design and lead the implementation of complex, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior cloud engineers and collaborate with other IT teams to deliver enterprise-grade cloud solutions.
• Cloud Services Management: Oversee the deployment and maintenance of key Azure and AWS services.
• Cloud Migration: Lead large-scale migrations of on-premises systems to Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth transitions.
• Automation & DevOps: Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible. Automate operational tasks, including infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously evaluate and optimize cloud environments for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry standards and security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM) and encryption.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Implement advanced monitoring solutions to track system performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, security, and application development teams to deliver robust cloud solutions that meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Azure and AWS services.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Cloud Formation, ARM Templates, and Bicep.

• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Solid understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers in a cloud environment.
• Strong background in cloud security, including IAM, RBAC, MFA, and encryption strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-cloud environments and hybrid cloud strategies.
• Strong understanding of cost management and cloud governance strategies.
• Experience leading cloud transformation projects for large enterprises.
• Experience in containerization and orchestration with Kubernetes (AKS) & (EKS).
• Knowledge of cloud compliance (e.g., SOC 2).

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex cloud concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively.

Lakeview is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.