Lead Cloud Engineer (AWS, GCP) Type:Contract
Location: Las Vegas, NV (onsite - Mon to Fri) / TX (onsite - Mon to Fri)
( NO H1B )
Description: Short Description About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled
Lead Cloud Engineer with expertise in
AWS and GCP to drive cloud architecture, networking design, and implementation for enterprise-level projects. The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities - Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and GCP platforms, adhering to industry best practices and standards.
- Architect highly scalable, available, and fault-tolerant systems to meet business requirements.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to cloud engineering teams.
- Lead networking architecture design across cloud environments, including VPC design, inter-region connectivity, hybrid cloud setups, and integration with on-premises networks.
- Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and reliability.
- Develop and implement automation strategies using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Deployment Manager.
- Collaborate with security teams to ensure cloud infrastructure meets compliance and security requirements.
- Monitor and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of cloud-based solutions, addressing issues proactively.
- Provide technical guidance to stakeholders and act as the subject matter expert for AWS and GCP cloud services.
- Conduct cloud migration assessments and execute application migration strategies.
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in cloud technologies, tools, and services.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.
- Proven expertise in AWS and GCP cloud platforms, with relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, GCP Professional Cloud Architect).
- Strong experience in networking architecture, including VPCs, hybrid networking, VPN, and direct connect setups.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Deployment Manager.
- Expertise in cloud-native services, container orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS, GKE), and serverless architectures.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Stackdriver, Prometheus, Grafana).
- Solid understanding of security best practices in cloud environments, including IAM, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or similar.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and manage multiple projects effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.