Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer

Apex is currently searching for a Cloud Engineer for one of our large energy clients in the Dallas, TX market. Please reach out to mbenge@apexsystems.com if you are interested in being considered.

Location: Dallas, TX

Schedule: M-F 8-5. 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

The right candidate for this Cloud Engineer role will be accountable for engineering, support, automation and thought leadership as it relates to the clients cloud providers. They will assist various project teams with modernizing applications and migrations to the cloud, along with other related activities.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Cloud Administration – AWS, Azure, and IBM Cloud Administration experience preferred
• Knowledge of containers, and deployment of containerized applications/microservices architectures
• Specific knowledge and experience with migrating and refactoring applications to containerized workloads
• Terraform experience
• Ansible experience
• Scripting experience
• Experienced with automated deployment tools
• Deep conceptual and applied understanding of DevOps concepts, tools, and practices
• Hands-on experience with GitLab
• Must have good analytic skills and the ability to apply these skills in a multi-tasking environment where multiple projects will require participation at a given time.
• Must have outstanding skills in communicating complex technical issues, and providing comprehensive written, oral and/or digital products.
• Working knowledge of networking topics such as protocols, firewalls, load balancer, etc.
• Must have the willingness to document, share knowledge and train other members of the team.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge with applications running on OpenShift/Kubernetes
• Working knowledge of SSL certificates
• Experience with Agile teams, tools, practices & ceremonies (kanban, stand-ups, sprints, etc.)
• Keeps abreast of relevant industry leading standards and emerging technologies
• Container and Pod level Monitoring and Logging: Dynatrace, QRadar

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.