Cloud Solution Engineer (Redmond, WA)

Location: Redmond, WA

Type of Role: Hybrid (must have a local candidate)/will consider someone willing to relocate

Cloud Solution Engineer

Responsibilities:

EC2 Instance Management:

• Build, deploy, configure, and monitor EC2 instances to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve any EC2-related issues.
• Implement best practices for EC2 instance lifecycle management.
• Define and manage hardware profiles within EC2.

Entra ID Integration:

• Architect and implement seamless integration between AWS and Entra ID.
• Configure single sign-on (SSO) and identity federation for cross-cloud authentication.
• Collaborate with Entra ID administrators to synchronize user accounts and groups.

Linux Support:

• Provide expert-level support for Linux-based systems.
• Troubleshoot Linux-related issues, including performance, security, networking, and compatibility.
• Optimize Linux workloads for efficiency and reliability.

Networking Expertise:

• Design, configure, and troubleshoot network components within AWS and Azure environments.
• Ensure seamless communication between cloud resources and on-premises networks.
• Implement security measures and network segmentation.

Zscaler Knowledge:

• Familiarity with Zscaler, a cloud-native security platform.
• Understand Zscaler's role in securing internet traffic and remote access.
• Collaborate with network security teams to integrate Zscaler into the cloud architecture.

Technical Documentation:

• Create detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, deployment guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Train internal teams on EC2 management, Azure integration, Linux best practices, networking concepts, and Zscaler implementation.

Required Skills:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent certification.
• Proficiency in managing EC2 instances, including provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Azure AD, SSO, and identity federation.
• Strong Linux background with hands-on experience in administration and troubleshooting.
• Networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.