Apex Systems
Cloud Engineer
This is a hybrid role from Dallas, TX or Chesapeake, VA. Relocation offered. As a Cloud Engineer, your role is to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure and services. You will work closely with development teams, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation and optimization of cloud platforms. Your responsibilities will include design, implementation, and partnering with Operations for ongoing maintenance of cloud-based solutions. This role is a hybrid position requiring in-office work. Duties: Work with cloud engineering staff, develop team members, and implement best practices and procedures Design, deploy via terraform, and manage scalable and highly available cloud infrastructure on GCP Design, deploy via terraform and manage Kubernetes clusters Work with developers, data scientists, and business leads to ensure that our GCP environment meets business requirements Optimize GCP infrastructure for performance, cost, and security Manage IAM for cloud environments Develop and implement automation tools and processes for cloud infrastructure management Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud platforms Monitor GCP infrastructure performance and implement improvements as needed Participate in on-call rotations and respond to incidents as needed Enforce company and industry security standards ensuring SOX and PCI compliance Work within the framework of change control and trouble ticket system Responsible for the cloud disaster recovery design and execution utilizing best practices Required Skills: 3+ years of experience in deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure using terraform 10+ years of experience in IT engineering roles supporting a diverse range of technologies Ability to multi-task and work independently in a distributed business environment Strong knowledge of GKE, GCE, AutoML, VertexML, BigTable, BigQuery and Looker Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences Minimum Education and Desired Skills: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline or commensurate experience (10+ years) in IT Infrastructure roles GCP certifications such as GCP Cloud Engineer and GCP Cloud Architect a plus Experience with DevOps practices such as CI/CD, version control, and testing using GitLab Familiarity with OCI and Azure is a plus Familiarity with using Datadog for cloud observability, monitoring and alerting EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
This is a hybrid role from Dallas, TX or Chesapeake, VA. Relocation offered. As a Cloud Engineer, your role is to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure and services. You will work closely with development teams, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation and optimization of cloud platforms. Your responsibilities will include design, implementation, and partnering with Operations for ongoing maintenance of cloud-based solutions. This role is a hybrid position requiring in-office work. Duties: Work with cloud engineering staff, develop team members, and implement best practices and procedures Design, deploy via terraform, and manage scalable and highly available cloud infrastructure on GCP Design, deploy via terraform and manage Kubernetes clusters Work with developers, data scientists, and business leads to ensure that our GCP environment meets business requirements Optimize GCP infrastructure for performance, cost, and security Manage IAM for cloud environments Develop and implement automation tools and processes for cloud infrastructure management Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud platforms Monitor GCP infrastructure performance and implement improvements as needed Participate in on-call rotations and respond to incidents as needed Enforce company and industry security standards ensuring SOX and PCI compliance Work within the framework of change control and trouble ticket system Responsible for the cloud disaster recovery design and execution utilizing best practices Required Skills: 3+ years of experience in deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure using terraform 10+ years of experience in IT engineering roles supporting a diverse range of technologies Ability to multi-task and work independently in a distributed business environment Strong knowledge of GKE, GCE, AutoML, VertexML, BigTable, BigQuery and Looker Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences Minimum Education and Desired Skills: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline or commensurate experience (10+ years) in IT Infrastructure roles GCP certifications such as GCP Cloud Engineer and GCP Cloud Architect a plus Experience with DevOps practices such as CI/CD, version control, and testing using GitLab Familiarity with OCI and Azure is a plus Familiarity with using Datadog for cloud observability, monitoring and alerting EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.