Job Title: Cloud Systems Engineer

Location: 100% Onsite – Mason, OH area

Salary Range: $120,000–$130,000 annually

Visa Sponsorship / C2C / H1B: Not available

Background/Reference Checks: Required

Role Overview

The Cloud Systems Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert across multiple projects, designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud-based solutions. This role is critical to optimizing performance, ensuring security, and driving efficiency in a complex enterprise cloud infrastructure. The engineer will work hands-on with technologies like Terraform, GitLab, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud strategies and best practices.

Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Architecture & Engineering

Design, develop, and deploy cloud solutions using Terraform, GitLab, and GCP
Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure for high availability and performance
Automate cloud services and processes using scripting tools
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot reliability and security issues

Collaboration & Strategy

Define cloud strategies and requirements in partnership with cross-functional teams
Implement cost-effective cloud usage practices
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards

Leadership & Mentorship

Provide technical expertise in cloud architecture
Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
10+ years of experience in Information Technology
5+ years in cloud engineering, with emphasis on large-scale cloud solutions (GCP required)
4+ years in cloud networking and security architecture
3+ years with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager)
Experience with containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
Proven troubleshooting and high-availability maintenance experience
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Strategic planning and roadmap development experience

Preferred Qualifications

Google Professional Cloud Architect or Associate Cloud Engineer certification

Interview Process

Initial screening with HR Recruiter
Technical interview
Final interview with hiring manager

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