Cloud Engineer
Cloud Engineer – Focus: Container Infrastructure and Data Integration Expertise
Location: Remote (Midwest candidates preferred)
Travel: 25–30% to regional client sites (financial services sector)
We’re seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to lead a focused client/vendor container installation and ensure seamless data integration for a banking client(s). Initial focus will be on Microsoft Azure but will expand to GCP and AWS. This role supports the migration of operational data to a cloud-based vendor provided data lake for secondary analytical use, with a strict focus on data security, access control, and minimal disruption to existing operational environments.
This is a high-integrity data effort requiring careful handling of sensitive and regulated data in accordance with banking and cloud compliance standards.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct detailed source system assessments: SQL databases, flat files, CSVs, and structured logs
• Design and implement client-centric cloud-native migration architectures using AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Create documentation covering governance models, access policies, security configurations, rollback strategies, and validation procedures
• Collaborate with client subject matter experts to establish approved governance models and security plans
• Enable secure, incremental data transfers with strict adherence to governance protocols
• Apply data encryption standards (at rest/in transit) and role-based access controls using IAM
• Ensure vendor solution / containers fit within client container strategy and deploy with client-centric orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), or ECS)
• Utilize Azure-specific tools such as Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Azure Data Factory, and Microsoft Fabric for data integration and orchestration
• Configure logging, audit trails, and alerting to support full post-migration traceability
• Provide training and support to client teams post-migration to ensure ongoing compliance and operational excellence
Requirements:
• 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering and secure data migrations
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, audit readiness, and security policies
• Hands-on experience with cloud IAM, encryption protocols, VPC setup, and access control policies
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, or ECS
• Skilled at designing fault-tolerant data workflows with minimal system disruption
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in banking or other high-compliance industries
Preferred Qualifications:
• Cloud certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Engineer)
• Experience working with financial institutions or regulated enterprise environments
• Background in implementing cloud-native governance, data cataloging, or access review workflows
• Experience authoring security plans, compliance checklists, and audit support documentation
Duration and Rate:
• Duration: 3–6 months (with opportunity to extend)
• Rate: $60-$100/hr, depending on experience and certifications
• Anticipate full-time with likely conversion to full-time employment (option to convert to client site also available)
Cloud Engineer – Focus: Container Infrastructure and Data Integration Expertise
Location: Remote (Midwest candidates preferred)
Travel: 25–30% to regional client sites (financial services sector)
We’re seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to lead a focused client/vendor container installation and ensure seamless data integration for a banking client(s). Initial focus will be on Microsoft Azure but will expand to GCP and AWS. This role supports the migration of operational data to a cloud-based vendor provided data lake for secondary analytical use, with a strict focus on data security, access control, and minimal disruption to existing operational environments.
This is a high-integrity data effort requiring careful handling of sensitive and regulated data in accordance with banking and cloud compliance standards.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct detailed source system assessments: SQL databases, flat files, CSVs, and structured logs
• Design and implement client-centric cloud-native migration architectures using AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Create documentation covering governance models, access policies, security configurations, rollback strategies, and validation procedures
• Collaborate with client subject matter experts to establish approved governance models and security plans
• Enable secure, incremental data transfers with strict adherence to governance protocols
• Apply data encryption standards (at rest/in transit) and role-based access controls using IAM
• Ensure vendor solution / containers fit within client container strategy and deploy with client-centric orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), or ECS)
• Utilize Azure-specific tools such as Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Azure Data Factory, and Microsoft Fabric for data integration and orchestration
• Configure logging, audit trails, and alerting to support full post-migration traceability
• Provide training and support to client teams post-migration to ensure ongoing compliance and operational excellence
Requirements:
• 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering and secure data migrations
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, audit readiness, and security policies
• Hands-on experience with cloud IAM, encryption protocols, VPC setup, and access control policies
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, or ECS
• Skilled at designing fault-tolerant data workflows with minimal system disruption
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in banking or other high-compliance industries
Preferred Qualifications:
• Cloud certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Engineer)
• Experience working with financial institutions or regulated enterprise environments
• Background in implementing cloud-native governance, data cataloging, or access review workflows
• Experience authoring security plans, compliance checklists, and audit support documentation
Duration and Rate:
• Duration: 3–6 months (with opportunity to extend)
• Rate: $60-$100/hr, depending on experience and certifications
• Anticipate full-time with likely conversion to full-time employment (option to convert to client site also available)
