Senior Cloud Engineer

Jobtailor

Scottsdale (AZ)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to design, implement, and support secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS environments.

You will lead cloud architecture, installation, configuration, upgrades, and performance optimization, evaluate technologies, manage projects, and help optimize costs while maintaining compliance and strong partner relationships.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Advanced knowledge of deployment and support of major Cloud vendors infrastructures, including AWS, Google Cloud Platform and Azure required.
Knowledge of PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, Cloud-based systems and their impact on design and implementation strategies required.
Experience supporting 24x7 Mission Critical systems required.
Knowledge of project planning and control required.
One or more certifications (or other vendor equivalents) preferred: Microsoft Azure Solution Architect Expert OR AWS Solutions Architect.
Five years of experience in the design, implementation, support and management of PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, Cloud-based systems required.
Ten years related experience required without certifications.
Experience with cloud infrastructure systems design and architecture required.
Cloud-based automation tools preferred.
Azure Virtual Desktop preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS environments.
Lead cloud architecture, installation, configuration, upgrades, and performance optimization to ensure reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
Evaluate cloud technologies, infrastructure solutions, and technical alternatives to support strategic planning and business objectives.
Manage cloud infrastructure projects by planning, prioritizing, documenting, and delivering implementations on schedule.
Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure standards, procedures, security policies, and best practices while promoting user awareness and compliance.
Monitor cloud performance, utilization, and costs, providing recommendations to optimize system performance and maximize value.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to define requirements, implement solutions, and ensure successful project outcomes.
Research emerging cloud technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Support cloud infrastructure budgeting, resource planning, and cost management initiatives.
Deliver exceptional customer service while ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure Management

AWS cloud services

Azure cloud services

Google Cloud Platform

Cloud Architecture Design

Performance Optimization

Cost Management

Cloud Security Policies

Documentation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Microsoft Azure Solution Architect Expert

AWS Solutions Architect

Tools

Azure Virtual Desktop

Cloud Automation Tools

Job description

Design, implement, and support secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure across PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS environments.
Lead cloud architecture, installation, configuration, upgrades, and performance optimization to ensure reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
Evaluate cloud technologies, infrastructure solutions, and technical alternatives to support strategic planning and business objectives.
Manage cloud infrastructure projects by planning, prioritizing, documenting, and delivering implementations on schedule.
Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure standards, procedures, security policies, and best practices while promoting user awareness and compliance.
Monitor cloud performance, utilization, and costs, providing recommendations to optimize system performance and maximize value.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to define requirements, implement solutions, and ensure successful project outcomes.
Research emerging cloud technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Support cloud infrastructure budgeting, resource planning, and cost management initiatives.
Deliver exceptional customer service while ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Advanced knowledge of deployment and support of major Cloud vendors infrastructures, including AWS, Google Cloud Platform and Azure required.
Knowledge of PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, Cloud-based systems and their impact on design and implementation strategies required.
Experience supporting 24x7 Mission Critical systems required.
Knowledge of project planning and control required.
One or more of the following certifications (or other vendor equivalents) preferred: Microsoft Azure Solution Architect Expert OR AWS Solutions Architect
Five years of experience in the design, implementation, support and management of PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, Cloud-based systems required.
Without completion of at least one of the certifications listed under Licenses/ Certifications: Ten years related experience required.
Experience with cloud infrastructure systems design and architecture required.
Cloud-based automation tools preferred.
Azure Virtual Desktop preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and managing secure and scalable cloud infrastructure across PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS environments, with a strong focus on performance optimization and compliance with regulatory standards.

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