Cloud Engineer - Remote (Req. #700)

Founded in 1994, Mindex is a software development company with a rich history of demonstrated software and product development success. Our three divisions – Cloud, SchoolTool, and Software Development – are all rapidly growing, and our employee base is close to 400. We are ranked the #1 Software Developer in the 2023 RBJ’s Book of Lists, the Best Software Developer in the RBJ’s 2022 Reader Rankings, and a 2022 Certified Great Place to Work.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Cloud Operations Engineer with a strong background in Windows Systems Administration to join our growing team. In this critical role, you will lead and execute cloud migration projects, support existing Windows-based systems, and play a key role in modernizing our application into a serverless AWS architecture. You'll work closely with clients to understand their business needs and technical challenges, architect and implement scalable cloud solutions, and ensure ongoing performance, security, and cost-efficiency across managed services.

Essential Functions:

• Cloud Migration: Lead and execute the migration of client workloads to AWS, encompassing assessment, planning, design, implementation, and optimization phases.
• Managed Services: Provide proactive monitoring, management, and support for client cloud environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
• Solution Architecture: Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures on AWS, leveraging best practices and industry standards.
• Automation & DevOps: Champion automation initiatives, develop and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions, and promote DevOps principles.
• Client Collaboration: Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and technical expert. Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to optimize cloud environments, improve operational efficiency, and enhance service delivery.
• Security and Compliance: Design and implement security measures, including network security, identity and access management, encryption, data protection and adherence to industry compliance standards.
• Incident Management: Diagnose and resolve complex cloud-related issues, identify root causes, and address incidents to reduce downtime effectively.
• Emerging Technologies: Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technologies, migration strategies, and architectural patterns. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their adoption to enhance cloud architecture capabilities and drive innovation.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• AS or BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and services.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven expertise in cloud migration methodologies and best practices.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Scripting skills in Python or other relevant languages.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong focus on exceptional customer service.
• Aptitude and desire to work in a highly collaborative, self-organizing, team environment.
• Highly organized & accurate.

Licenses & Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or equivalent certification is highly desired.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401k retirement savings plan and company match with pre-tax and ROTH options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer paid disability insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account with employer contributions
• Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Domestic partner coverage

Mindex Perks

• Tickets to local sporting events
• Teambuilding events
• Holiday and celebration parties

Professional Development

• Leadership training
• License to Udemy online training courses
• Growth opportunities

The band range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, education, experience, training, certifications, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at, or near, the top of the range for their role; and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over, sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.