Sr Engineer, Linux & Cloud Infrastructure

The Friedkin Group • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will work with IT management to drive the technical vision and purpose of cloud based infrastructure. This role consults with technical and business teams to steer the design and implementation of high-quality, secure and resilient infrastructure related deliverables across all-phases of applicable projects. This position is expected to leverage considerable industry expertise to consult and influence the business's cloud implementations in pursuit of industry best practices for configuration, administration and governance in multi-tenant cloud environments. The Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer is expected to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm for customer success while aligning technical solutions across Friedkin companies. This strategic role is expected to propose and implement solutions considering multiple levels of impact, such as cost/benefit, team impact and strategic support. The Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer works to identify gaps in solutions and proactively works with both technical and business teams to resolve and reduce impacts. This position is responsible for defining and developing oversight to ensure investments are optimally focused on flexible, supportable solutions for current and future business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Req
• 8-10 years of experience in the field or related area or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience architecting and implementing cloud solutions in AWS and/or Azure.
• 5 years of Windows and Linux Service experience
• 3 years of virtualization experience, VMWare preferred.
• 2 years of experience producing enterprise guidelines and standards.
• Proven ability to configure and support Azure, AWS, and VMware infrastructure and services.
• Ability to articulate technical information to non-technical audience.
• Ability to manage and prioritize work -- both project based and day-to-day operations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experienced in supporting production data center environments.
• Knowledge and understanding of concepts of DHCP, DNS, load balancing, scripting, SMTP, server clustering, GFS backup methodology, RBAC and ITIL methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory in a multi-forest / multi-domain environment.
• Enterprise storage technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications specific to Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer’s area of focus are a strong advantage Upon Hire Preferred
• AWS Solutions Architect – Professional Upon Hire Preferred
• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate Upon Hire Preferred
• AWS SysOps Administrator – Associate Upon Hire Preferred
• AWS Advanced Networking Upon Hire Preferred
• AWS Security Upon Hire Preferred
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Upon Hire Preferred
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Upon Hire Preferred
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Upon Hire Preferred
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate Upon Hire Preferred
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate Upon Hire Preferred

Responsibilities

• Accountable for architecture and design documentation and review of IT initiatives.
• Accountable for the quality of technical decisions and governance.
• Proficient in creating strategies and standards regarding proper use and application of cloud best practices, design principles and technologies.
• Act as the SME for all aspects of infrastructure implementations in multi-tenant AWS and/or Azure environments.
• Proficient in designing, managing and deploying infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Cloud Formation Templates, etc.
• Identify and Implement opportunities for automation,be capable of designing solutions using AWS, Azure tooling or by using automation platforms such as N8N.
• Collaborate across teams to meet project goals. This will include working with developers, IT security, and other IT teams across the organization.
• Design and document processes and procedures to ensure the compute, storage and network cloud environments are operating efficiently and in line with best practices.
• Identify and become proficient in emerging technologies needed to provide visionary service and support for customers.
• Troubleshoot, remediate, and perform root-cause analysis on systems ranging from compute, storage, Exchange/O365, Active Directory, Windows/Linux Servers and other related technologies.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership with several domains of technical solutions such as Virtualized/Cloud-based environments, business intelligence, COTS analysis and selection.
• Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
• Manage and monitor all installed infrastructure systems.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees