Cloud Engineer II - (AWS+Devops)

Key Responsibilities

·       Automate deployments utilizing custom templates and modules for customer environments on AWS.

·       Architect AWS environment best practices and deployment methodologies.

·       Create automation tools and processes to improve day to day functions.

·       Educate customers on AWS and Rackspace best practices and architecture.

·       Ensure the control integrity and accessibility of the cloud environment for the enterprise Lead Workload/Workforce Management and Optimization related tasks.

·       Mentor and assist Rackers across the Cloud Function.

·       Quality check development of technical training for all Rackers supporting Rackspace Supported CLOUD Products.

·       Provide technical expertise underpinning communications targeting a range of stakeholders - from individual contributors to leaders across the business.

·       Collaborate with Account Managers and Business Development Consultants to build strong customer relationships.

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Technical Expertise

·       Experienced in solutioning and implementation of Green field projects leveraging IaaS PaaS for Primary site and DR.

·       Near expert knowledge of AWS Products & Services Compute Storage Security networking etc.

·       Proficient skills in at least one of the following languages: Python Linux Shell scripting.

·       Proficient skills with git and git workflows.

·       Excellent working knowledge of Windows or Linux operating systems – experience of supporting and troubleshooting issues and performance.

·       Highly skilled in Terraform/IaC including CI/CD practices.

·       Working knowledge in Kubernetes.

·       Experience in designing building implementing analysing Migrating and troubleshooting highly available systems.

·       Knowledge of at least one configuration management system such as Chef Ansible Puppet or any other such tools.

·       Understanding of services and protocols configuration management and troubleshooting of hosting environments including web servers databases caching and database services.

·       Knowledge in the application of current and emerging network software and hardware technology and protocols.

Skills

·       Passionate about technology and has a desire to constantly expand technical knowledge.

·       Detail-oriented in documenting information and able to own customer issues through resolution.

·       Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work under pressure.

·       Demonstrate sound problem-solving skills coupled with a desire to take on responsibility.

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills both highly technical and non-technical.

·       Ability to communicate technical issues to nontechnical and technical audiences.

Education

Required Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree.

Certifications

Requires all 3 Associate level Certificates in AWS or professional level certificate.

Experience

3+ Years of total IT experience

3

+ Years. Of experience on AWS Cloud & Devops tools.

Physical Demands

·       May require work on non-traditional shifts. Should be able to work in 24*7 environments.

·       A willingness to work weekends and/or holidays when required as the business dictates.

About Rackspace Technology

We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges designing solutions that scale building and managing those solutions and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work year after year according to Fortune Forbes and Glassdoor we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology empower customers and deliver the future.

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