Cloud Engineer

• This position is located in our Dallas, TX office but eligible for a hybrid schedule after a probationary period.

JOB OVERVIEWThe Cloud Engineer plays a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. Contributes to driving digital transformation initiatives and ensuring the successful migration and operation of workloads in the cloud. Additionally, utilize Salesforce for optimizing business processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIESEvaluates existing IT infrastructure and develops plans to execute ongoing cloud migration strategies. Oversees the migration process, ensuring seamless transition to the cloud environment. Designs, maintains, and monitors cloud-based systems within Microsoft Azure. Configures hybrid connectivity between on-site systems and the cloud. Monitors performance, provisioning, and configuration of Azure resources. Designs and implements highly available, multi-region solutions within Azure. Develops IaC using tools like Terraform, Azure CLI, Puppet, and Ansible. Implements policy-driven data protection best practices. Manages security and access controls for cloud-based solutions. Works closely with other IT team members to ensure successful cloud adoption. Participates in an on-call rotation to address technical escalations. Works closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and designs scalable and efficient Salesforce architectures. This includes defining data models, customizing Salesforce objects, and configuring workflows, processes, and integrations to meet business needs. Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.7+ Years Experience in networking, systems administration, data protection, information security, and CI/CD tooling. Experience in network architecture and deployment, including setting up and managing firewalls, VPNs, and other network devices. Knowledge of disaster recovery plans, including experience designing strategies and procedures for backing up and restoring data, applications, and systems. Familiarity with financial industry regulations and security standards. This includes understanding of data privacy law and regulations such GDPR, CCPA, etc. Understanding of network protocols and network architecture. This includes knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, IP routing, etc. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure. This includes ability to troubleshoot complex network and cloud issues. Excellent decision-making and leadership abilities. This includes ability to make strategic decisions regarding cloud and network architecture.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONSNone required

TECHNICAL SKILLSTo be successful in this role, you should have experience with and an understanding of the following:Microsoft Azure (design, deployment, configuration, and optimization). Familiarity with IaaS and PaaS solutions. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development using tools like Terraform, Azure CLI, Puppet, and Ansible. Scripting skills with Perl, Python, and PowerShell. Knowledge of GIT for source code management. Experience with Terraform Cloud and Azure DevOps. Experience working with a CRM, preferably Salesforce CULTURAL COMPETENCIESIn addition to our core company competencies of Cultivates Innovation, Nimble Learning, Action Oriented, Collaborates, and Being Resilient, a successful candidate in this role should exhibit the following behavioral competencies:Balances StakeholdersCommunicates EffectivelyDrives ResultsInstills Trust

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENTThis job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to speak and hear. The associate is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. This job requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

DISCLAIMER/ASSOCIATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

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