Cloud Operations Specialist Sr

ERCOT • Taylor, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. Job Summary We are seeking highly skilled Cloud Operations Specialists to join our team. This role encompasses responsibilities for managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration, security, and compliance across various services.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing cloud infrastructure in excess of degree requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Information Systems or an equivalent field or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge
• Extensive experience in managing cloud environments and Terraform
• Advanced knowledge of cloud security and cost management
• Experience with onboarding, support, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with compliance management and automation

Nice To Haves

• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Responsibilities

• Tenant Structure: manage and help design cloud tenant hierarchy, allocate resources efficiently.
• Onboarding & Accelerator Services: Guide new users and departments through the cloud adoption process, provide training and support.
• Experience in managing the CI/CD pipeline for Infrastructure-as-Code, ensuring seamless integration and delivery.
• Proficiency in creating and managing Terraform scripts to deploy various cloud services.
• Terraform Template Management: Develop, maintain, and deploy infrastructure as code templates using Terraform.
• Tenant Connectivity (Intra/Inter): Ensure secure and efficient connectivity between cloud environments.
• Cloud Framework Architecture: Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures.
• Policy Assignment: Define and enforce cloud policies to ensure compliance and security best practices.
• Cloud Security: Implement and manage security measures to protect cloud infrastructure, conduct regular security audits.
• Cost Management and Optimization: Monitor cloud usage and costs, implement strategies for cost efficiency.
• Backup and Recovery: Develop and manage cloud backup strategies, ensure data recovery processes are in place.
• Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Monitor cloud infrastructure for performance issues, optimize resources for better performance.
• Compliance Management: Ensure cloud services comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Innovation and Automation: Explore new cloud technologies and automate routine tasks to improve efficiency.
• Docker Image Management: Design and implement Docker image strategies for cloud deployments, ensuring scalability and security.
• GitHub Runner Optimization: Optimize GitHub runners for CI/CD pipelines, ensuring they are efficient and reliable.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements for Docker image management and GitHub runner configuration.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for critical issues related to Terraform deployments in Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient resolution.
• Design and implement advanced Terraform scripts to automate complex cloud infrastructure tasks in Azure, ensuring best practices and compliance.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior team members in Docker image management and GitHub runner configuration.

Benefits

• ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan.
• The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none.
• Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire.
• Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level