Cloud Integration Specialist

A Cloud Integration Specialist must be able to act as a primary point of contact for a specific tribe or business unit, understanding their specific infrastructure cloud needs and challenges.

Job Description

• Act as a primary point of contact for a specific tribe or business unit, understanding their infrastructure-related cloud needs and challenges, and delivering tailored solutions. 
• Provide guidance on cloud integration best practices to support the business units strategic goals and ensure optimal resilience, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Lead and manage system integrations for infrastructure-related projects, ensuring smooth implementation and alignment with technical architecture standards.
  
• Provide architectural insights for critical infrastructure deployments, including new services, upgrades, and optimizations, working closely with Technical Architects and cloud providers.
• Collaborate with tribes and business units to assess, prioritize, and manage requests, focusing on high-impact infrastructure tasks and ensuring adherence to SLAs.
• Work with the DevOps team to execute infrastructure-related tasks, excluding application-related development, and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical solutions by aligning infrastructure and cloud strategies with organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in infrastructure management, and cloud architecture, with a focus on hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• 3-5+ years experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure and/or Alibaba Cloud, focusing on Kubernetes for managing scalable applications.
  3-5+ years experience with Linux administration and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or GoLang.
• 2 years Java experience.
• 2+ years hands-on experience with DevOps tools like GitLab, Argo CD, Jenkins, and Ansible for automated deployments and infrastructure maintenance.
• 2+ years experience using Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud resources in scalable environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including Terraform, Argo CD, GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines, focused on infrastructure tasks.

Preferred Attributes

• AWS and Kubernetes certifications.
• Familiarity with Java for backend integration scenarios.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like OpenSearch, ELK, and Prometheus.
• Familiarity with Api Gateways and Service Mesh.