Cloud Engineer II

Western & Southern Financial Group•Cincinnati, OH

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Actively participates in the design and administration of Cloud-based infrastructure solutions working alongside Cloud Architects and other teams (e.g., Web, Database, Storage, Networking, IAM, Information Security) to ensure that initial and anticipated future business requirements are presented. Supports multiple deployment models including manual, scripted, DevOps, CI/CD/IAC methodologies. Works with Information Security to ensure that the proposed infrastructure solution complies with our Cloud security standards.

Requirements

Typically, 3-5 years of professional IT experience including two years of cloud support experience with IAAS, PAAS and SAAS - Required
Demonstrated ability to function on application and technical projects with little or no supervision. - Required
Demonstrated adaptability when required to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change. - Required
Demonstrated experience setting goals and successfully implementing and achieving goals, seeking to improve business and technical processes. - Required
Proven strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying and quantifying problems and providing effective solutions. Good decision-making skills when dealing with multiple alternatives. - Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in information security, computer science, or information technology or commensurate selection criteria experience - Preferred
Experience in the implementation and support of technologies such as: Azure Subscriptions, DevOps/GitHub, Azure Reporting, Entra (Azure AD), Office 365 tenant including Teams and Sharepoint, Exchange Online, OneDrive for Business, eDiscovery \ Compliance Management, Entra Connect, Permissions (Tenant \ Security & Compliance \ Exchange \ Exchange Online), Infrastructure deployment and maintenance, User Management including security groups and GPOs - Preferred
Demonstrated experience working effectively within a team. Cite examples of motivating co-workers in difficult situations. - Preferred
Proven verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear, focused and concise manner. - Preferred
Microsoft Azure Certifications. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Equivalent in Azure/M365 - Preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors new developments in emerging Cloud technology trends. Identifies new products with potential benefit to W&SFG and conducts in-depth research and analysis of these products.
Demonstrates the applicability of tools in real-world applications. Investigates their use in W&SFG and recommends adoption of new technologies/methodologies when appropriate.
Provides matrix team style support to development projects for resolving complex problems.
Ensures projects remain on track with aggressive schedules.
Engages in the SDLC of new systems and technologies and/or major system improvements. Frequently handles or directs projects, from research to implementation.
Ensures the feasibility of proposed projects and evaluates new software packages in terms of cost, resources, system capability, and other attributes.
Engages with vendors and third parties to support platforms and implement improvements.
Ensures SLA commitments both internally and externally.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.