Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Summary

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining SGX’s cloud computing infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) and container orchestration management solutions. You will lead and oversee projects, delegate tasks, and manage stakeholders to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability of cloud-based systems. 

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with application stakeholders to deliver cloud infrastructure services that are resilient and secure, adhering to best practices.
• Develop and implement cloud architecture solutions tailored to the organisation’s needs, including security measures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Administer and manage cloud infrastructure deployment, including provisioning and de-provisioning resources, maintaining security posture, monitoring resource utilisation, configuring networks, and managing backup/restore processes.
• Troubleshoot issues effectively, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions during and after incidents to minimise downtime.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and processes for troubleshooting, system maintenance, and configuration management.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources.
• Support audit and infrastructure/network security scans, disaster recovery, and security-related drills.
• Conduct regular assessments of cloud architectures to identify areas for optimisation and improvement, providing technical support and guidance for cloud-related queries and issues.
• Explore, evaluate, and implement new technologies that can help the company reduce costs or enhance operational efficiencies.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in cloud computing and DevSecOps.

Job Requirements

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of cloud infrastructure experience, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience working on AWS, GCP, or Azure, including design, build, and implementation. Hands-on experience with cloud migration is an advantage.
• Technical Skills: Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible, and proficiency with YAML/JSON deployment templates is essential.
• Cloud Security and Management: Experience with cloud security, compliance, monitoring, billing, and cost management for maintaining robust and cost-effective cloud environments.
• Container and Orchestration Solutions: Knowledge of container and orchestration solutions, including Kubernetes, OpenShift, or managed services such as AWS EKS, GCP GKE, or Azure AKS is highly relevant.
• Additional Skills: Strong analytical, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Certifications: Having a Kubernetes certification (CKA/D, CKS) is considered an advantage. Any professional or specialty certifications from AWS, GCP, or Azure is highly valued.