Cloud Engineer

Note: APA operates on a 37.5-hour work week with one hour lunch breaks each day. APA sets salaries based on several considerations, including years of relevant experience, level of education, and previous staff and/or governance experience at APA.

DESCRIPTION:

The Cloud Engineer is tasked with designing secure, highly available and redundant cloud environments and infrastructure on public cloud and Software as a Service offerings cloud infrastructure and platform for Enterprise cloud services. The incumbent will design innovative solutions, develop proof-of-concepts, consult and upskill other engineers on Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and Cloud solutions to include infrastructure automation, monitoring and operations, and a well-architected AWS/Azure infrastructure. The incumbent's success in these tasks directly affects the performance and reliability of internal and external applications and services used by APA staff, members and general public. The incumbent should be a self-starter with attention to detail, problem-solving abilities and strong written, oral & interpersonal communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BS/BA (Masters Preferred) in Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline and 3-5 years in a related IT position.
• Additional years successful experience can be substituted as an equivalent for educational requirements.
• 3 years of experience in Cloud Computing required.
• 2 years of experience in Active Directory architecture & design
• 2 years of experience in Windows server administration
• 2 years of experience in Microsoft 365 administration
• Certification preferred in Amazon Web Services preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong experience and knowledge of cloud technologies (primarily AWS)
• Experience with Windows Server Administration
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) solutions
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration.
• Experience with scripting (NodeJS, Python, PowerShell and/or Unix shell) tools
• Experience with Git or other source control.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and/or Infrastructure automation using Cloudformation or other tools
• Knowledge of TCP/IP network protocols & fundamentals
• Ability to integrate multiple on-prem and cloud services using scripting and automation
• Knowledge of web technologies and ability to interface with application development and operations teams with a demonstrated commitment to their success
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Cloudbees etc.) a plus
• Multi-cloud experience a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primarily includes developing, solutioning, operating, maintaining and support of Cloud Infrastructure environment, cloud platform support and automation to streamline operational processes and enhance efficiency.
• Govern cloud-hosted projects utilizing Active Directory, DNS, virtual and physical networking, and cloud services.
• Collaborate with various Application development teams, build and maintain automated deployment pipelines and configuration management systems to support continuous integration and deployment of applications.
• Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) leveraging cloud-native tooling to ensure automated and consistent platform deployments.
• Implement and enforce cloud governance policies, ensuring adherence to security standards, compliance, and best practices.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and adoption of new cloud technologies, services, and tools to enhance system performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and capacity, and proactively identify areas for optimization and improvement.
• Mentor and provide guidance to other engineering team members.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging cloud technologies, sharing knowledge and best practices with the team.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud infrastructure, deployment processes, and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

About APA:

The American Psychological Association (APA) represents 122,000 psychologists, students, and affiliates, primarily in the U.S. and Canada but also in other countries around the world. APA is a scientific and professional organization with about 500 employees and is categorized as a 501(c)(3) along with its 501(c)(6) companion organization, APA Services, Inc.

Job Location: Remote: APA jobs may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA's Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work employees may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming.

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates must apply online through APA's applicant system and attach a resume and cover letter specifying your salary expectations. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email from us.

The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law.

APA has a mandatory vaccination policy. All employees must be either fully vaccinated or receive approval from APA for an exemption (disability/medical or sincerely held religious belief) before beginning work at APA. By submitting your application, you agree that as a condition of employment, you must comply with APA's mandatory vaccination policy and other health and safety requirements.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)