Cloud Systems Engineer at Kforce Inc in Irving, Texas

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce's client in Irving, TX is looking for an experienced Cloud System Engineer to work 50% onsite.

Summary:
As a Cloud Systems Engineer, you will join the Data Center team and help to shape the Azure and OCI, IaaS and PaaS future of the company on a global scale - by solving thought-provoking problems and using next generation technologies in our journey to build out our IaaS based backend and transition to a PaaS infrastructure. You and your team will focus on evangelizing cloud potential and providing value through automation to transform slow to real-time, cluttered to standardized, complex to simple. The Cloud Systems Engineer will partner with other teams to re-invent and automate IT and will be given an opportunity to show true potential and has the chance to thrive in a culture of ownership and delivery with strong emphasis on automation.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise level experience with cloud-based technologies such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS


• Design and implement secure IaaS or PaaS solutions and reference architectures, based on organization, business and application requirements


• Design highly available, scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure using proven frameworks and tools


• Present design proposals and final state documentation


• Manage projects from design phase up to operational support and user acceptance


• Manage and support Azure, OCI and VMware platforms


• Install and maintain Server OS (Linux, Windows) and configurations using automated installation and Configuration Management tools


• Provide infrastructure for Microsoft SQL and Oracle Databases


• Patch and software deployment with SCCM


• Automate IaaS and PaaS through cloud native tools, Powershell, Bash and Ansible


• Implement CIS security controls on Server & Cloud platforms as specified by the Cyber Security team


• Provide Infrastructure lifecycle management

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent


• 5+ years of experience managing and supporting Windows 2008 up to 2019


• 5+ years of experience managing and supporting a multi data center VMware virtualized environment and configuring systems for maximum performance and operating flexibility


• 4+ years of experience managing & supporting Linux (preferable RHEL 6+ and Oracle Linux 6+)


• 4+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, OCI, Colocation Data Centers or equivalent cloud-based IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS


• 3+ years of experience leading and managing projects to deploy complex systems


• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field


• Experience with Oracle Applications: EBS, JDE, Hyperion Weblogic


• Analytical mindset and able to match technological solutions to business requirements with attention to detail


• Able to work independently or within a team


• Technology driven without losing sight on the requirements or use case


• Experience with using basic project management and status reporting


• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels within the organization


• Hands-on experience in deploying and troubleshooting high performance systems


• Experience in scripting and automation: SCCM, Bash, Ansible and PowerShell


• Ability to conduct research into networking and system issues with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Experienced in working with vendors of managed services


• Excellent technical writing and technical documentation ability


• Ability to influence others without direct authority

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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