Senior Cloud Engineer
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$ 127700 - 191500
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Job Description
If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competency-based degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
Job Summary
The Senior Cloud Engineer serves as a strategic technical leader bridging software development and infrastructure operations. This role is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining scalable secure and highly available cloud Kubernetes environments. The Senior Cloud Engineer mentors junior engineers leads complex projects and ensures the reliability and efficiency of cloud-based systems supporting student and employee services.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Leads and performs software deployments across cloud environments.
Designs and implements advanced monitoring and observability solutions.
Develops and maintains automation tools for deployment and infrastructure management.
Optimizes application and system performance and responsiveness.
Proactively identifies and resolves operational issues to ensure system reliability.
Enhances infrastructure scalability and stability through continuous improvement.
Implements and monitors AWS cost optimization strategies to ensure efficient resource usage and budget adherence.
Documents technical processes and progress using in-house tools.
Communicates delays and roadblocks to leadership and stakeholders.
Provides expert guidance and mentorship to development and infrastructure teams.
Leads maintenance and innovation-based projects with cross-functional teams.
Participates in and supports the teams on-call rotation.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Expert-level understanding of AWS core technologies and tools.
Expert-level understanding of Kubernetes and containerization.
Advanced administration knowledge of Linux systems.
Proficient in scripting/programming with Bash Java Python and .
Deep understanding of DevOps Scrum and ITIL methodologies.
Expertise in virtualization and containerization technologies.
Strong knowledge of GitFlow and CI/CD pipelines using Travis Jenkins or similar tools.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform CloudFormation Chef or SaltStack.
Skilled in monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace Nagios CloudWatch or IPMon.
Excellent communication documentation and leadership skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong customer service orientation and analytical problem-solving skills.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
6 years of experience working with AWS.
4 years of experience working with Kubernetes.
8 years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator/Engineer.
6 years of experience collaborating with development and operational teams.
Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
