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Location: Las Vegas, NV
Contract Type: C2C
Posted: 5 months ago
Closed Date: 01/13/2025
Skills: AWS and GCP
Visa Type: GC EAD, GreenCard, H4 EAD, USC

Job role : Lead Cloud Engineer 

Location:  Las Vegas, NVOnsite)

Experience : 9 + Years

 


We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Cloud Engineer with expertise in AWS and GCP to drive cloud architecture, networking design, and implementation for enterprise-level projects. The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

 


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and GCP platforms, adhering to industry best practices and standards.
  • Architect highly scalable, available, and fault-tolerant systems to meet business requirements.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to cloud engineering teams.
  • Lead networking architecture design across cloud environments, including VPC design, inter-region connectivity, hybrid cloud setups, and integration with on-premises networks.
  • Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and reliability.
  • Develop and implement automation strategies using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Deployment Manager.
  • Collaborate with security teams to ensure cloud infrastructure meets compliance and security requirements.
  • Monitor and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of cloud-based solutions, addressing issues proactively.
  • Provide technical guidance to stakeholders and act as the subject matter expert for AWS and GCP cloud services.
  • Conduct cloud migration assessments and execute application migration strategies.
  • Stay up-to-date with advancements in cloud technologies, tools, and services.

 



Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.
  • Proven expertise in AWS and GCP cloud platforms, with relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, GCP Professional Cloud Architect).
  • Strong experience in networking architecture, including VPCs, hybrid networking, VPN, and direct connect setups.
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Deployment Manager.
  • Expertise in cloud-native services, container orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS, GKE), and serverless architectures.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Stackdriver, Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Solid understanding of security best practices in cloud environments, including IAM, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or similar.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and manage multiple projects effectively.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.