Senior Cloud Engineer

BMO•Chicago Heights, IL

About The Position

Provides support for all activities related to cloud and infrastructure across a variety of platform and operating systems. Effectively provisions, installs/configures, operates, and maintains systems hardware, software and related infrastructure. Builds and maintains the day-to-day operation of computer networks. Installs, configures, and maintains firewalls to ensure network security. Performs disaster recovery operations and data backups. Procures routers or switches, and other network equipment to enhance efficiency in IT infrastructure. Applies expertise to plan, implement, oversee and maintain both on-premise and cloud based server and network infrastructures. Plans, coordinates and project manages hybrid cloud related projects. Develops new service catalogue offerings and products for both Public cloud and Software Defined Data Centre platform. Provides architecting and engineering expertise in cloud solution in the infrastructure (IaaS) and platform (PaaS). Participates in the building and operation of the DevOps infrastructure - includes development and operation of the continuous integration/delivery requirement of applications. Implements automation so as to improve operation, security and cost efficiency. Collects and defines technical requirements to enable business processes and integrations. Establishes governance and enforces quality standards for cloud software and infrastructure architectures. Advises development teams with their on-prem infrastructure architecture in preparation for cloud migration. Deploys and debugs code for cloud initiatives aligned with best practices. Assists development teams with cloud transformation of applications. Oversees monitoring/site reliability engineering (SRE) solutions and advance monitoring capabilities. Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus. Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Requirements

Foundational level of proficiency: Critical thinking.
Building and managing relationships.
Adaptability.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Database management.
Cloud governance.
Cloud security.
Automation for Application lifecycle management.
Security, audit compliance.
Systems Thinking.
Verbal & written communication skills.
Collaboration & team skills.
Analytical and problem solving skills.
Data driven decision making.
Advanced level of proficiency: Cloud infrastructure components.
Configuration management.
Infrastructure as a code (IaC).
Microservices architecture.
Source control management.
Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.

Responsibilities

Provides support for all activities related to cloud and infrastructure across a variety of platform and operating systems.
Effectively provisions, installs/configures, operates, and maintains systems hardware, software and related infrastructure.
Builds and maintains the day-to-day operation of computer networks.
Installs, configures, and maintains firewalls to ensure network security.
Performs disaster recovery operations and data backups.
Procures routers or switches, and other network equipment to enhance efficiency in IT infrastructure.
Applies expertise to plan, implement, oversee and maintain both on-premise and cloud based server and network infrastructures.
Plans, coordinates and project manages hybrid cloud related projects.
Develops new service catalogue offerings and products for both Public cloud and Software Defined Data Centre platform.
Provides architecting and engineering expertise in cloud solution in the infrastructure (IaaS) and platform (PaaS).
Participates in the building and operation of the DevOps infrastructure - includes development and operation of the continuous integration/delivery requirement of applications.
Implements automation so as to improve operation, security and cost efficiency.
Collects and defines technical requirements to enable business processes and integrations.
Establishes governance and enforces quality standards for cloud software and infrastructure architectures.
Advises development teams with their on-prem infrastructure architecture in preparation for cloud migration.
Deploys and debugs code for cloud initiatives aligned with best practices.
Assists development teams with cloud transformation of applications.
Oversees monitoring/site reliability engineering (SRE) solutions and advance monitoring capabilities.
Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.