Cloud Engineer at Peakware Group

Peakware Group is an integrated service business with 4 subsidiaries delivering service in Engineering, Construction, Procurement & Installation(EPCI), Field Development Services, Information Technology, Recruitment & Manpower Supply, Telecommunication Services, Wireless Communication System, Automated Security & Communication Equipment/ services, Power Systems (DC Battery Backup/Solar Energy), Learning & Development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cloud Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled and innovative Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud-based solutions that support our business objectives.
• The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud architecture, deployment, and maintenance, ensuring security, scalability, and cost-efficiency in our cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Deployment:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure.
• Automate deployment processes and improve system scalability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and align cloud solutions with business goals.

 Security & Compliance:

• Implement robust security practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in cloud systems.
• Conduct regular audits and updates to maintain security and compliance.

 Cloud Maintenance & Optimization:

• Monitor cloud systems to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Identify opportunities to optimize cloud resource utilization and reduce costs.
• Ensure adherence to disaster recovery plans and data backup protocols.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achieve a cloud infrastructure uptime and availability of at least 99.99% on a monthly basis.
• Maintain a successful deployment rate of 95% or higher, measured quarterly.
• Ensure 100% compliance with cloud security policies for all cloud resources, measured quarterly.
• Achieve a year-over-year reduction of at least 15% in cloud costs through optimization strategies.
• Ensure an average Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR) of less than 2 hours for cloud infrastructure issues, measured monthly.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Azure, AWS and/or GCP Certification

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in cloud computing (AWS and Azure)

Technical Skills:

• Cloud Computing Platforms - Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) administration, provisioning, configuration, and performance monitoring.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Azure Resource Manager (ARM), AWS CloudFormation, and scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Cloud Security and Compliance - Access controls, policy governance, data protection, and backup solutions.

Cloud Architecture and Design:

• Designing Highly Available Solutions - creating multi-region, scalable, and secure cloud architectures.
• Cloud Migration and Deployment - Migrating infrastructure and applications to cloud-based solutions.

DevOps and Agility:

• Agile Development Methodologies - Scrum, Kanban, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
• Automated Deployments - Scripting and automating infrastructure deployments using Bash, PowerShell, and Python.

Soft Skills:
Effective Communication:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and communicating technical information to customers.

Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting:

• Resolving technical issues and participating in on-call rotations.

Working Knowledge:

• Cloud adoption and transformation
• Operational standards and process improvement
• IT service management frameworks (ITIL)
• Customer SLA management and communication.

Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 Monthly.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cynthia.jacob@peakwareconsulting.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline 31st December, 2024.