Senior Cloud Engineer

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.
Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.
What We Do:
We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster™ First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 30,000 clients. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 17 countries with about 5,000 employees, First Advantage performs over 100 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.
Who You Are:

• You are self-motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves." While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.
• As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.
• An Innovator — you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.
• A lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.

What You'll Do:
•Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based infrastructure for performance, scalability, and security.
•Monitor system health and optimize efficiency.
•Develop automation scripts for streamlined operations using Infrastructure as Code.
•Identify cost reduction and optimization opportunities.
•Collaborate with teams to deploy, monitor, and maintain cloud applications.
•Oversee deployment pipelines for smooth code integration and delivery.
•Implement and manage security measures, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
•Troubleshoot incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and prevent future issues.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud infrastructure with project needs.
•Provide technical guidance throughout the cloud solution lifecycle.
•Maintain documentation for architecture, configurations, and processes.
•Stay informed on cloud best practices and emerging trends.
What you’ll need to be successful

•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
•Relevant cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) preferred. 
•Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms. 
•Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Bicep, Ansible, or CloudFormation. 
•Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes). 
•Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell). 
•Strong understanding of cloud security protocols and best practices. 
•4-6 years of experience managing cloud infrastructure and applications. 
•Experience designing and maintaining large-scale cloud environments. 
•Strong problem-solving skills and incident response experience. 
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
•Adaptability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. 
•Experience in distributed teams and hybrid cloud environments preferred. 

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