Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the design, development, and management of global cloud services utilizing AWS and Azure.

• Create secure, scalable cloud-native platforms and AWS Landing Zones.

• Deliver AI and data analytics designs that align with business requirements.

• Promote Infrastructure as Code adoption through Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Automate provisioning and configuration processes at scale.

• Implement security-by-design principles using IAM, encryption, and zero-trust methodologies.

• Ensure compliance with security frameworks such as ISO 27000.

• Establish monitoring and observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch.

• Translate architectural designs into operational cloud services.

• Oversee the deployment of new cloud technologies, systems, and services into production.

• Direct cloud migration strategies from on-premises to cloud or hybrid environments.

• Drive cost optimization, governance, and compliance initiatives.

• Collaborate with global senior stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to align IT/OT objectives.

• Define best practices and ensure compliance with AIS metrics before go-live.

• Contribute to audits, documentation, and technical roadmaps.

• Provide business-as-usual (BAU) technical governance for projects and solution designs.

• Perform additional duties as assigned periodically.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in a 3rd/4th Line Cloud engineer role within a global enterprise, or over 6 years in a biomedical sciences 3rd/4th line IT support role, or a combination of both.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or Information Technology, or relevant technical certifications; an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

• More than 12 years of experience in an IT 3rd/4th line position with a proven history in an enterprise Cloud environment, or over 5 years in a biomedical IT service setting.

• Extensive expertise in AWS and/or Azure services and cloud platform design.

• Proficient scripting and coding skills in Python and Bash.

• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including VPCs, load balancing, and DNS.

• Knowledge of security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and secrets management.

• Strong architectural design skills in AI and Data Analytics.

• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana.

• Comprehensive knowledge of infrastructure security and frameworks like ISO27000.

• Experience in designing distributed systems and microservices architecture.

• Practical experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.

• Ability to garner support from both business and technical stakeholders for IT initiatives.

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or DevOps Engineer are beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Health Savings Account with company contributions.

• Industry-leading 401(k) savings plan.

• Insurance coverage.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Wellness incentives.

• Paid vacation time.

• Paid sick time.

• Company holidays.

• A supportive environment focused on personal and professional development.