Job description

ASAP Solutions, an ACS Company, is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer on a direct hire basis for a client based in Piscataway, NJ. Work schedule is a Hybrid model with 3 days in the office per week. If interested, please submit your resume through Indeed for immediate consideration. Please note: our client is not in a position to sponsor candidates thus only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents can be considered.

Cloud Systems Engineer - Piscataway, NJ (Hybrid) $115K

The overall purpose of this position is to develop and support cloud-based infrastructure services, mostly with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The incumbent in this position is primarily responsible for design, development, installation, and management of cloud-based systems and services through automation and adherence to best practices. Must also be able to support a Hybrid IT model. The role typically reports to the Cloud Strategy Director and has no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates and manages cloud computer, storage, and other cloud services.
• Creates automation for provisioning, decommissioning services, and security patching.
• Understands and contributes solutions within existing hybrid IT architecture, along with identifying opportunities to reduce existing data center footprint through cloud-based solutions.
• Estimates cloud infrastructure costs and implements cost optimization mechanisms.
• Proactively stays abreast of new cloud offerings and services.
• Works with internal IT teams as well as customers outside of IT to assure quality project delivery and ongoing support.
• Implement and document system monitoring and fault detection processes, backup and recovery processes, and appropriate service affecting notification mechanisms for IT staff and specific business system service owners.
• Maintains technical documentation for support and disaster recovery needs.
• Meets or exceeds SLAs on resolving open help desk incidents or requests.
• Creates automation for provisioning, decommissioning services, and security patching.
• Is responsible for maintaining effective operation of cloud platforms and databases as modifications are made to the operating system and the application systems.
• Reviews and advises development personnel on application programming and transaction processing techniques.
• Exercises proper judgement regarding cloud operations, database integrity, security, and modification rights.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of cloud infrastructure and database systems. Keeps track of available physical storage and initiates requests for new devices.
• Controls data access and search strategies to cloud infrastructure and databases.
• Maintains and establishes database and cloud infrastructure program log and definitions of data elements to prevent redundancy and coordinates definitions of data elements.
• Enforces and establishes data standards and security procedures for both software and physical protection.

Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a technical major, such as Engineering or Computer Science

Work Experience

• 4-7 years in supporting system applications required
• 4-7 years in supporting cloud operations (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, XaaS, etc.), in general, and in AWS, in particular required

Skills and Requirements

• AWS Certification (at least one AWS certification relating to architecture or engineering) – Professional level certification is preferred.
• System administration experience with Red Hat Linux and Windows Server is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adopt IT core competencies of collaboration, customer focus, accountability, responsiveness, continuous improvement, trust and respect
• Strong technical understanding of cloud architecture, networking, security, system administration, and automation
• Ability to follow IT governance and processes
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system availability and performance issues
• Must be available for rotating on-call duty.

• Knowledge of UNIX Shell scripting, PowerShell, AWS/Azure command line interface

• Expert knowledge of using Amazon Web Services
• Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Piscataway, NJ 08854: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Systems application support: 4 years (Required)
• Red Hat Linux and Windows Server: 4 years (Required)
• supporting cloud operations (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, XaaS): 4 years (Required)
• supporting cloud operations (AWS): 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• AWS Certification (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Piscataway, NJ 08854

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