Cloud Engineer, Specialist

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Wayne, PA 19087In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years in cloud or platform engineering roles
  • Proficient in AWS services and cloud-native architectures
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and orchestration tools like ECS or Kubernetes
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages
  • Experience with observability or monitoring platforms preferred
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices
  • Working knowledge of cloud security platforms, preferably Wiz

Responsibilities

  • Design and build cloud-based observability platforms for logging and metrics
  • Enhance cloud-native applications using AWS serverless technologies
  • Manage containerized workloads with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Automate operational processes through scripting languages
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to adopt observability best practices
  • Optimize platforms and manage vendor performance
  • Monitor system health and troubleshoot reliability issues
  • Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions for scalable deployments
  • Evaluate and recommend tools to boost platform efficiency
  • Mentor junior staff on cloud architecture and automation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Professional development opportunities and training
  • Flexible work schedule options
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Design, build, and support cloud-based observability platforms, including logging, metrics, and distributed tracing systems
  • Develop and enhance cloud-native applications using AWS services, including serverless technologies such as Lambda
  • Implement and manage containerized workloads using Docker, ECS, and Kubernetes-based orchestration
  • Automate infrastructure and operational processes using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages
  • Partner with engineering teams to onboard applications and promote observability best practices
  • Manage and optimize SaaS and internally hosted platforms, including vendor coordination and performance tuning
  • Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of cloud platforms
  • Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions to ensure consistent, scalable deployments and optimize CI/CD pipelines to accelerate development velocity while maintaining quality standards
  • Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve platform performance and efficiency
  • Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on cloud architecture, containerization, and automation
  • Provides advanced level technical support and ensures reliable operation of cloud production. Troubleshoots software systems on multiple cloud computing platforms and system integration into existing cloud computing platforms.


Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, platform engineering, or related roles
  • Strong experience with AWS services and cloud-native architectures (required)
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and orchestration platforms such as ECS and/or Kubernetes (required)
  • Experience with serverless architectures and modern cloud design patterns
  • Strong programming and automation skills using Python, Bash, or similar languages
  • Experience with observability or monitoring platforms (logs, metrics, tracing) preferred
  • Hands-on Experience with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices
  • Experience with Wiz or similar cloud security platforms for vulnerability management and compliance preferred
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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