About SOLV Energy
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Industry
Clean energy semiconductors manufacturing
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
San Diego, CA, US
Year founded
2021
$58.75 - $78.50/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 29 days ago
SOLV Energy rating
7.2
Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.
Job Description Summary:
The Cloud Systems Engineer will will manage, maintain, and support SOLV Energy's Azure and AWS cloud-based infrastructure to ensure consistent, reliable, and secure operations, while maximizing the value of subscribed systems and services. This is a hands-on technologist role, reporting to the IT Infrastructure and Cloud Manager and will have responsibility for all aspects of the company's cloud-based computing infrastructure and services.This role is hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
Job Description:
*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Assess current Azureand AWSinstance and create continuous improvement roadmap.
Define cloud systems strategy to maximize the return on IT investments, while meeting or exceeding uptime and performance expectations.
Drive the adoption of best practices in cloud architecture and operations, ensuringhigh standardsof performance and security.
Design, plan, and implement Azureand AWSbased systems and services in support of functional, storage, compute, data integration, and systems security initiatives.
Collaborate withSecOpsand IT Operationsteamsto ensure that new or updated solutions and servicescomply withthe enterprise cyber security standards.
Proactivelyidentifyand apply system updates to prevent issues, strengthen security, tune performance, automate tasks, and manage costs.
Monitor Azureand AWSsystems operations and address alerts, anomalies, and issues.
Develop and supportDisaster Recovery, Backup, andretentionpolicies on Azureand AWSplatforms.
Maintain zero trust endpoint security with tools such asMicrosoft Defender
Develop and implement training programs for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in Azure technologies
Lead project planningand execution, ensuringtimelydelivery of cloud solutions and adherence to project timelines
Manage cloud networking and security andmonitorthe logging of systems.
Development and maintenance of IT policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with IT General Controls, provide needed information in support of audits and to substantiate process and controls compliance.
Own andmaintainenterprise monitoring and alerting platforms, including Zabbix and cloudnative tools, to provide clear visibility into the health, performance, capacity, and availability of Azure and AWS environments.
Build and support automation workflows using scripting and orchestration tools such as Ansible/AWX and operational runbooks to reduce manual effort, improve reliability, and streamline daytoday operations.
Identifyand adopt practical AIassisted features within monitoring and automation tools to improve anomaly detection, alert quality, and operational insights, while ensuring decisions and remediation remain under engineering control.
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, related technology field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years overall IT infrastructure experience, including 5+ years building and operating production workloads in Azureor AWS at enterprise scale
Expertisein Azureor AWScloud systemsoversight, performance tuning, and administration.
Linux Operating System Experience / Knowledge
Strong knowledge of cloud security technologies and best practices
Expertisewith Infrastructure as Code: design and security, configuration management, integration, deployment, performance monitoring and tuning, automation of infrastructure.
Expertisewith ARM templates andTerraformto enable automation.
ExpertisewithEntraIDAdministration
Expertisewithnetworking and networking protocols &services.
Proficiencyin scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash for automation
Expertisewith deployment techniques (and tools) in a distributed environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills with a high degree of comfort with varying types of audiences
Emotional intelligence, flexible work style, and excellent diplomatic skills across all levels of an organization
Expertisedesigning and delivering complex solutions on time and with expected quality.
Expertisesupporting various compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Advanced skills in performance tuning and optimization of cloud resources
Ability to multi-task,establishpriorities, work independently, manage time, anddeliver oncommitments.
Handson experience operating enterprise monitoring and alerting platforms
Practical experience automating operational tasks using scripting and orchestration tools such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, and tools like Ansible or AWX.
Familiaritywith AIassisted features in monitoring or automation tools
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.
SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.
Compensation Range:
$117,167.00 - $143,529.00
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.
In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.
Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.
Job Number: J12958
If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.
solvenergy.com
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A: To succeed as a Cloud Engineer, key technical skills include proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, as well as expertise in containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes. Additionally, strong programming skills in languages like Java, Python, or C# are essential, along with knowledge of cloud security, networking, and data storage. Soft skills like effective communication, problem-solving, and adaptability are also crucial, as Cloud Engineers must collaborate with cross-functional teams and navigate rapidly evolving cloud technologies.
Q: What is the career path for a Cloud Engineer?
A: A Cloud Engineer's typical career progression involves starting as a Cloud Operations Engineer or Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, where they design, deploy, and manage cloud-based systems. As they gain experience, they can move into mid-level roles such as Cloud Architect or Cloud Security Engineer, where they focus on designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud architectures. Senior roles like Cloud Engineering Manager or Cloud Solutions Architect often involve leading teams, developing cloud strategies, and advising on large-scale cloud migrations, providing opportunities for significant skill development and professional growth.
