Cloud Ops Consultant

Job Description

As a Cloud Ops Consultant, you will leverage your expertise in cloud infrastructure, data management, and DevOps principles to design, implement, and optimize client cloud solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize infrastructure, streamline data workflows, and implement automation to drive efficiency and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Infrastructure Assessment and Design: Evaluate clients' existing infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and design cloud-native architectures that align with business objectives.
• Infrastructure Implementation and Migration: Lead the implementation or migration of workloads to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.), ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruption.
• Data Management and Pipelines: Design and implement data storage, processing, and analytics solutions. Develop data pipelines that enable efficient data movement and transformation.
• DevOps Automation: Implement automation tools and practices to streamline software development, testing, and deployment. Build CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Monitoring and Performance Optimization: Set up monitoring systems to track infrastructure and application performance. Analyze data to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure cloud infrastructure and data adhere to industry standards and regulations. Implement security best practices and identity and access management (IAM).
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with developers, data engineers, security teams, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
• Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues that arise in cloud environments. Troubleshoot performance, connectivity, and security problems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure automation, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in data management, including data warehousing, data lakes, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience: 4 to 8 years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks.
• Cloud certifications from AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience working with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark).

Plus:

• Extensive experience with on-premises infrastructure technologies.
• Proficient in Windows, Unix, and Linux system administration.

Additional Information:

Full-time position
Location: United States - ONLY EASTERN and CENTRAL TIME ZONES
Mostly remote: 25% on-site - 75% remote