Cloud Jobs in Centennial, CO

Job#: 3031091

Job Description:

Cloud Solutions Engineer

Location: Greenwood Village, Colorado (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

This position is for a role on the Public Cloud team, which is building out a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment. The Cloud Solutions Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud architectures. This includes developing solutions for storage, security, and networking to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver administration, maintenance, and ongoing support of the shared cloud environment.
• Build, configure, tune, and implement automation for cloud lifecycle and operational improvement.
• Develop cloud architectures, including solutions for storage, security, and networking.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate systems and streamline processes.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure and application issues within the cloud environment.
• Utilize scripts and tools to automate deployment and management processes using infrastructure as code practices.
• Create and maintain documentation for cloud architectures, processes, and procedures.
• Support customers with DNS, IP, and firewall issues regarding the Cloud environment.
• Work directly with architects to help reproduce and resolve customer issues.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 2-5+ years of experience working with GCP and building out infrastructure on the cloud, excluding migration-only work. Expertise in the design and operation of medium to large-scale enterprise or cloud infrastructure, databases, and application systems.

Technical Skills:

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform.
• GitOps, Gitlab, or GitHub.
• Scripting with Python.
• Linux systems knowledge.
• Documentation experience.
• Deep understanding of cloud computing technologies, applications, and trends.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Git.
• Solid networking experience and troubleshooting, including basic knowledge of TCP/IP and the OSI Model.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry standards and standards organizations (, ITIL, TOGAF, PMP).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Knowledge of software designing software, such as LucidChart or Visio.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay rate for this position is $ - $ Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or 844-463-6178.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.