Cloud Engineering Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Cloud Engineering Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis. Based in Greenwich, Connecticut, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing secure and scalable cloud infrastructure. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on advanced cloud technologies while ensuring robust cybersecurity practices.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructure solutions using Azure and other cloud platforms.
• Create and enforce cloud architecture strategies that align with business objectives and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and optimize cloud performance, cost efficiency, and reliability.
• Implement advanced integrations for cloud services to enhance functionality and usability.
• Establish and execute cybersecurity strategies to safeguard data, applications, and infrastructure.
• Conduct regular security assessments, including vulnerability scans and penetration testing, to mitigate potential risks.
• Provide technical leadership in cloud configuration, automation scripting, and security implementations.
• Design and manage DevOps pipelines, integrating security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Respond to and manage security incidents, leading investigations, mitigation efforts, and post-incident reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align cloud and security initiatives with overall business goals.
• Proficiency in Azure cloud platform and other cloud technologies.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including risk management and compliance.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Ansible and scripting for cloud environments.
• Familiarity with AWS technologies, including EC2 and Auto Scaling.
• Expertise in integrating security practices into DevOps pipelines.
• Proven ability to monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and cost.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with development teams and stakeholders.