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Description:
U.S. citizenship required. The position may require a security clearance. If so, the successful applicant must be eligible to obtain a security clearance at the time such clearance is required. Current details on security clearances can be found at: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
• Job Description: Cloud Engineer
We are looking for an experienced cloud engineer to work with our IT and research team to develop, implement, optimize, and maintain cloud-based solutions. You will be responsible for deploying and debugging cloud stacks, educating teams on new cloud initiatives, and ensuring the security of the cloud infrastructure.
To be successful as a cloud engineer, you should be able to identify the most optimal cloud-based solutions for our researchers and maintain cloud infrastructures in accordance with best practices and institute's security policies. A top-notch cloud engineer should have excellent troubleshooting skills, stay current with industry trends, and should be a team player. You will work with different IT professionals and teams to ensure our cloud computing systems meet the needs of our organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• Advanced knowledge on cloud technologies
• Advanced troubleshooting skills focusing on IaaS workloads and cloud networking
• Working understanding of cloud traffic flow logs and firewall policies
• Working understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) processes using Terraform
• Ability to effectively communicate and translate requirements into concrete tasks
• Technical writing to building engineering guides and general how-to articles
Preferred Experience and Skills:
• Five (5) + years of proven work experience in cloud technologies
• Experience in supporting applications in commercial & Gov cloud environments
• Experience crafting engineering drawings based on captured requirements
• Five (5) + years working in a network and/or cybersecurity field
• Five (5) + or more years with direct working experience with AWS, Azure, GCP
• Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP and distributed networks.
• Database experience, including knowledge of SQL and NoSQL, and related data stores such as Postgres.
• Extensive experience with open-source technology, software development and system engineering.
• Excellent communications and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems
• Develop and maintain cloud solutions in accordance with best practices
• Ensure efficient functioning of data storage and process functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security
• Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues
• Implement security design based on industry best practice and institute security policies
• Regularly review existing systems and make recommendations for improvements
• Interact with researchers, provide cloud support, and make recommendations based on projects needs
• Orchestrating and automating cloud-based platforms throughout the institute.
• Stay current with industry trends, making recommendations as needed to help the organization innovate and excel
Purchase Order Information (We will need the PO before the candidate can start on assignment)
• Has the PO already been approved? Not yet
• If so, what is the PO or Cost number (Lawson or eMarket): eMarket
• Is your PO grant or gift funded? Grant funded
• Will the PO be tied to multiple resources? No
Assignment Information
• Campus or Medical Enterprise: Campus
• USC Address where the work is being performed? 12015 Waterfront Dr. Playa Vista CA 90094
• Will this position be virtual/remote? On-site
• Job Title: Cloud Engineer
• Number of needs: 1
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• Mark up: 40% ST.
• Target start date: as soon as possible
• Duration of Assignment: 3-6 months
• Work hours: 40 a week
• Manager Name: Ramon Paz
• Timecard Approver: Jann Manaka
• Dress code: Business Casual
• Parking: We cover
Campus - Non-Clinical Onboarding (CAN START PENDING CRIMINAL IF DRIVING OR HANDLING CASH IS NOT INVOLVED)
• CORE
• Background
• Social Security Trace
• 7 year worked and lived found by SSN
• County Criminal F&M - 7 year
• Federal Criminal - 7 year
• Widescreen Plus National Criminal Search
• National Sex Offender Registry
• Application
• Temporary Work Agreement
• Harassment & Discrimination Pamphlet
ON-CAMPUS: COVID 19 vaccination requirements:
• Proof of full COVID 19 Vaccination + Booster (s)
• Minimum timeframe - Six (6) months after your primary series, either a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna; two (2) months after receiving a Johnson & Johnson single dose. Ages 16 and older.
• You will have a 30-day grace period to receive your booster after your primary series.
• If you completed the Pfizer or Moderna primary series, you are required to receive a booster no later than seven (7) months after your second dose.
• If you completed the Johnson and Johnson single dose, you are required to receive a booster no later than three (3) months after your single dose.
MEDICAL/RELIGIOUS-TESTING OPTION:
• Unvaccinated individuals with previously approved medical or religious exemptions may retain an exemption from the booster requirement.
• PROOF OF NEGATIVE COVID TEST WITHIN 72HRS OF REPORTING
• TESTING ONCE PER WEEK WHILE ON ASSIGNMENT