Job Overview
Job TitleCloud Engineer
Job TypeFull Time
Offered Salary$120,000
LocationHouston, TX
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Job Description
Cloud Engineer
Contract Type: Permanent
Time Type: Full-time
Job Description
The Cloud Engineer is responsible for managing, troubleshooting, licensing, and updating cloud environments.
Main Responsibilities
- Operate and optimize cloud-native infrastructure, predominantly in Microsoft Azure, with awareness of multi-cloud principles.
- Manage Azure identity and access (Azure AD, Conditional Access) and integrate with hybrid identity solutions (AD Connect) as needed.
- Implement and maintain Azure governance policies and compliance controls.
- Monitor and optimize Azure resource performance, cost, and security posture.
- Configure and manage Azure monitoring and alerting systems for proactive operations.
- Automate cloud resource provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep) and scripting.
- Manage containerized workloads (Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps) and ensure high availability and scalability.
- Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies for cloud resources.
- Perform security monitoring, vulnerability checks, and compliance audits for cloud-native environments.
- Collaborate with Global IT teams for cloud integration and operational excellence.
- Respond to alerts and incidents, ensuring SLA compliance and timely resolution.
- Support global deployments, including occasional off-hours support across time zones.
- Prior experience and knowledge of On-premises technologies as needed for migration or integration, though not expecting for operational responsibility.
Profile
- University degree in IT or related field (or currently studying).
- Min. 5+ years working with cloud and containerized environments in engineering or operations roles.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CKNA/CKA/CKAD for Kubernetes, Terraform / Ansible).
- Proven experience operating Microsoft Azure environments with strong PaaS and containerization knowledge.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration.
- Solid understanding of Linux administration in cloud contexts.
- Familiarity with multi-cloud principles (AWS/GCP) is a plus.
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation tools (Terraform, Bicep, Ansible).
- Strong PowerShell and Bash scripting skills, ideally having software engineering background.
- Proficiency in operating containerised workloads (deployment, scaling, monitoring) and experience with.
- Good knowledge of Azure networking, security, and governance.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to lead assigned small operational initiatives and drive process improvements.
- Analytical mindset for optimizing cloud operations.
- Self-motivated and eager to learn emerging cloud technologies.
- Team-oriented with a customer-focused approach.
If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Key skills/competency
- Cloud Engineer
- Microsoft Azure
- Infrastructure-as-Code
- Terraform
- Kubernetes
- Containerization
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Linux Administration
- PowerShell
- Bash Scripting
How to Get Hired at Gunvor Group
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of cloud engineering experience, Azure expertise, and specific IaC/containerization skills.
- Showcase certifications: Emphasize relevant certifications like Azure Administrator, Kubernetes, or Terraform.
- Demonstrate technical skills: Detail your experience with Azure, AKS, Terraform, Bicep, Ansible, PowerShell, and Bash.
- Align with culture: Mention your collaborative, analytical, and customer-focused approach, as well as eagerness to learn.
- Apply promptly: Submit your application through the company's career portal for the Cloud Engineer position.
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