CloudOps Engineer II

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles$122K — $127K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3-5 years in cloud infrastructure management or related role.
  • Expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Familiar with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of infrastructure as code practices.
  • Strong grasp of cloud security best practices and compliance.
  • Proficient in scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation.
  • Understanding of system architecture, administration, and networking concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain CHLA's cloud and hybrid technology infrastructure.
  • Administer cloud infrastructure at scale with a focus on automation and monitoring.
  • Support Linux environments across cloud and on-premises systems.
  • Implement cloud disaster recovery concepts and testing procedures.
  • Ensure applications meet uptime and availability targets through operational support.

Benefits

  • 100% remote work opportunity with a requirement to reside in California.
  • Ability to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering continuous improvement.
  • Availability of professional development opportunities in cloud technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Overview

This is 100% remote position. CHLA requires a primary residence in California prior to start date. May require on-site visits depending on department needs.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The CloudOps Engineer II is responsible for the development and operations of CHLA's cloud and hybrid technology infrastructure. This role focuses on administering cloud infrastructure at scale through automation, infrastructure as code, centralized monitoring, security, governance, lifecycle management, and operational support to ensure that applications and services meet uptime and availability targets.

The position also supports CHLA's Linux environment across cloud, on-premises, and research systems. This includes centralized configuration management, patching, monitoring, inventory and lifecycle tracking, security compliance, automation, and troubleshooting. The role must be able to provide onsite support when hands-on investigation or remediation is required.

Additionally, the role will help develop and support cloud disaster recovery concepts, testing, documentation, and related initiatives. The CloudOps Engineer II requires a thorough understanding of cloud infrastructure, systems administration, system architecture, networking, automation, and traditional developer practices such as source control management, code reviews, unit testing, and agile principles.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

Required:
  • 3-5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure management, systems administration, or a related role.
  • In-depth understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • Proficiency in automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
  • Experience with system architecture, system administration, and networking concepts.
  • Familiarity with developer tools and practices (e.g., source control management, code reviews, unit tests).
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and support senior engineers.
  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and respond to system incidents outside of regular business hours.
  • More than 5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure management or related roles.
  • Experience in designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud environments.
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms and their services.
  • Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
  • Strong understanding of cloud disaster recovery planning and implementation.
  • Knowledge of agile principles and practices.
  • Proven ability to document technical processes and configurations.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to stay updated with the latest technology trends and apply them to improve cloud infrastructure and services.
  • Experience in an academic medical center or large enterprise environment.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and culture.
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and participation in audits.
Preferred:
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms and services, particularly Microsoft Azure.
  • Experience designing, administering, and supporting scalable, reliable, and secure production cloud environments.
  • Experience managing cloud infrastructure at scale using infrastructure as code, automation, centralized monitoring, governance, inventory, and lifecycle-management practices.
  • Experience with automation, orchestration, and CI/CD technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash, Kubernetes, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD.
  • Strong Linux systems administration experience supporting production systems across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
  • Experience managing a Linux server estate through centralized configuration management, patching, monitoring, inventory, lifecycle tracking, security compliance, and automation.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills involving Linux operating systems, services, networking, storage, authentication, performance, and system availability, including the ability to provide onsite support when necessary.
  • Experience with cloud disaster recovery, technical documentation, and operational support in a healthcare, academic medical center, or large enterprise environment.
Education/Licensure/Certification:

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Relevant certification.

Preferred:

Master's Degree. Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, or Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer.

Pay Scale Information

USD $122,573.00 - USD $127,088.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is a nationally ranked, freestanding acute care children's hospital in the East Hollywood district of Los Angeles, on Sunset Boulevard at the corner of Vermont Avenue. The hospital has been academically affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932 and the hospital features 401 pediatric beds. The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties to infants, children, teens, and young adults generally aged 0–21 throughout California and the west coast. The hospital also sometimes treats adults that require pediatric care. The hospital has a rooftop helipad and is an ACS verified level I pediatric trauma center, one of a few in the region. The hospital features a regional pediatric intensive-care unit and an American Academy of Pediatrics verified level IV neonatal intensive care unit. U.S. News & World Report ranks CHLA as the fifth best children's hospital in the United States and the best in California. It has also received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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