Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Overview The Cloud Engineer plays a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the organization's comprehensive cloud infrastructure. This position is central to elevating the IT architecture by operating within a hybrid environment that encompasses both local cloud providers and global cloud platforms. The role involves managing day-to-day operations (BAU) as well as spearheading new cloud initiatives to support continuous business growth and innovation. Job Scope Cloud Infrastructure & Operations: Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot the organization's cloud platforms (both local and global) while fulfilling daily operational service requests. Monitoring & Maintenance: Formulate policies and engineer frameworks for system monitoring, data backups, and comprehensive log management in alignment with industry standards. Project Execution: Lead and execute cloud-centric projects, including cloud migrations and the architectural design for new system deployments. Strategic Sourcing: Define, draft, and rigorously evaluate Terms of Reference (TOR) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of relevant technologies and services. Consulting & Presentation: Articulate and present technical concepts, system architectures, and strategic project roadmaps to stakeholders and internal teams. Performance & Optimization: Monitor system performance, implement continuous technical improvements, and manage cloud cost optimization strategies. Qualifications Technical Expertise: Profound knowledge and practical understanding of both global and local cloud architectures and operational mechanics. Time & Project Management: Exceptional organizational skills with an unwavering commitment to meeting critical project timelines and deliverables. Collaboration Skills: Proven ability to work seamlessly across cross-functional teams, maintaining a particularly close alignment with other teams. Vendor Management: Strong proficiency in collaborating with, negotiating, and managing external IT service providers and vendors. Presentation Skills: Adept at communicating complex technical concepts, proposed solutions, and project milestones clearly to various audiences. Preferred Skills: Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Fundamental knowledge of network architecture and cloud security principles.