Infrastructure Engineer - Cloud Admin

AAA Mountain West Group • Tempe, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Infrastructure Engineer - Cloud Admin to join our IT Operations team. In this role, will be responsible for the day-to-day management and maintenance of our organization's cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage systems, and networking across Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. You will play a key role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our cloud environment. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of various cloud technologies, proficiency in scripting languages for automation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Requirements

• Cloud Platform Administration: Proficiency with Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure administration, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity management.
• Network Management: Understanding of networking concepts and experience with managing network devices in a cloud context.
• Storage Administration: Knowledge of cloud storage technologies and experience with storage administration tasks.
• Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automating administrative tasks.
• System Monitoring: Experience with cloud-native monitoring tools and the ability to interpret monitoring data.
• Troubleshooting: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve cloud infrastructure issues.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with cloud-native operating systems and services.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure administration, specifically with Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure, Or Master's degree with 3 years of experience in cloud infrastructure administration, specifically with Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure
• Experience with a range of cloud infrastructure tasks, including virtual machine configuration and maintenance, network management, storage administration, and system monitoring.

Nice To Haves

• Industry certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Professional Cloud Administrator, Azure Administrator Associate)

Responsibilities

• Cloud Platform Administration (Google Cloud & Azure): Install, configure, and maintain virtual machines, storage, and networking across Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.
• Perform cloud administration tasks, including user management, system updates and patching, backup and recovery, and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot cloud-related issues and escalate complex problems to senior engineers.
• Deployment pipeline management, SRE, Github
• Network Management: Manage and maintain network devices within cloud environments, including virtual routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network connectivity issues between cloud and on-premises environments.
• Implement and maintain network security measures.
• Storage Administration: Manage and maintain cloud storage systems (e.g., Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files).
• Monitor storage capacity and performance, and ensure data integrity and availability.
• Security Management: Implement and maintain secure configurations for cloud resources.
• Monitor cloud security logs and respond to security incidents.
• System Monitoring : Utilize cloud-native monitoring tools and other infrastructure monitoring tools to monitor the health and performance of cloud systems.
• Respond to alerts and notifications, and escalate issues as needed.
• Automation: Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., Terraform, PowerShell, Bash, Python) to automate administrative tasks and processes within cloud platforms.
• Implement automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for cloud infrastructure systems and processes.

Benefits

• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees