Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. First Citizens Bank is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, implement, optimize, and manage advanced cloud infrastructure in a multi-cloud environment. The role provides hands-on infrastructure support, develops Infrastructure as Code and automation solutions, supports cloud adoption, leads complex projects, and mentors engineers while ensuring infrastructure availability and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Cloud Infrastructure Management – Deploys and manages cloud resources, optimizing configurations for security, performance and cost-effectiveness
- Cloud Solution Design – Leads the design and deployment of scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures for critical applications
- Infrastructure as Code – Defines and implements best practices for IaC, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation
- Support - mentor team members providing guidance and technical leadership on complex projects. Engage in research and continuous improvement initiatives to adopt new technologies and best practices. Maintain and share technical documentation to support knowledge transfer within the team. Provides 24/7 on-call support to ensure the availability and reliability of cloud infrastructure
Skills
- Proficiency in scripting, cloud architecture, and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to lead complex projects and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
- Cloud Security & Compliance
- SDLC & CI/CD Integration
- Cloud Services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation)
- Policy as Code & Service Catalogues
- Programming & Automation (e.g., JavaScript, Python)
- Container Orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
- Monitoring and Observability Tools
- Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)
- Cloud and Network Security Architectures
- Bachelor's Degree and 4 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 8 years' experience in cloud
- Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in cloud engineering OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in cloud engineering
- 8+ years of relevant experience or MS with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with multiple cloud platforms is a big plus
- 10+ years of progressive infrastructure, cloud engineering, or platform engineering experience
- 7+ years of hands-on Azure engineering and architecture experience
- Proven experience leading enterprise cloud transformation initiatives
- Demonstrated success designing and operating large-scale cloud platforms supporting critical business applications
- Deep understanding of cloud architecture frameworks, governance, security, and operational excellence
- Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership across organizations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to executive leadership
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Terraform Associate Certification
Benefits
- For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.
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