Sr. Cloud Systems Engineer

100% RemoteImportant Notes from Hiring Manager:MUST BE strong with Cloud Landing Zones1st preference is AWSNeed hands-on cloud engineering exp. (design and deploy cloud platform and services). We are not looking for Cloud users.HM is dropping the Nicus/Flexera requirement based on lack of qualified candidatesFeedback from HM: Cloud engineers are responsible of the design and engineering of the cloud platform for various clouds not the migration and virtualization management. Please ensure candidates are aligned to this experienceMusts:5-8 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience demonstrating proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting technologyMinimum 8 years of Cloud infrastructure exp. (Google, AWS, or Azure)Strong communication skills -TerraformPreferred:• integration process: Engineering, Architecture, and Financial Integrations involved (NICUS & FLEXERA)Please ensure:LinkedIn link must be added to resume summaryPlease ensure they are NOT DevOps focused - if they have a lot of CI/CD, Jenkins, Linux these are all indicators of DevOps and the manager does not want to review them.Please always include FTE salary ratePlease add AWS / Azure / Cloud Certificate completion number - there needs to be concrete examples of Azure on resumeJob Description:Senior IT Systems Engineers are responsible for monitoring, installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting and maintenance of technology solutions. Senior IT Systems Engineer's provide technical support and troubleshoot problems and perform scripting/programming to ensure stable and efficient operation of technology solutions. Senior IT Systems Engineers drive and implement automation enhancements and process improvement efforts, are assigned to multiple complex systems/applications. They lead initiatives, oversee work results, provide training and serve as a technical resource for other Systems Engineers.Essential functions:Performs installation, monitoring, testing, configuration, migration, maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned technologyManages system/application environment and ongoing operationsEnsures that the technologies are updated with current, stable, and compliant architecture and applications that meet enterprise standardsResearches, designs, implements and tests technology solutionsProactively monitors and reports performance and utilization of assigned technologiesTroubleshoots software and/or hardware issues/failuresResolves alerts and performs remediation activitiesManages problem or escalated tickets and tasks and out of cycle requests from systems/software ownersCollects and presents data for reporting and planningAssists with developing tactical strategies, processes and procedures related to systems/application administrationDetermines migration and upgrade impacts and diagnose/resolve complex technology/application errorsCollaborates with IT and business area partners on work groups and initiativesDetermines best course of action for meeting business needsMay provide input into infrastructure architecture designsWrites programming/scriptingMay participate in Disaster Recovery planning and exercisesEnsures execution and alignment to architectural standards and blueprints.May contribute input to infrastructure architecturePerforms on-call activities as needed for the environment and technologiesRequirements:Extensive working knowledge of multiple technologies and their interfaces and integrationCompetent working in one or more environments highly integrated with an operating system.Extensive experience implementing and administering/managing technical solutions in major, large-scale system implementationsHigh critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy.Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilitiesAbility to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performanceAbility to communicate technical information clearly and articulatelyAbility to adapt to a rapidly changing environmentExperience analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical solutionsExperience using Agile methodologyRequired Experience:5-8 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience demonstrating proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting technologyMinimum 8 years of Cloud infrastructure exp. (Google, AWS, or Azure)Must have an understand of the integration process: Engineering, Architecture, and Financial Integrations involved (NICUS & FLEXERA)Strong communication skills -TerraformRequired Education:Related Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or relevant work experienceEEO:"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."