Cloud Engineer

EssentialDuties and Responsibilities: 

• Assessing existing IT infrastructure and developing strategies to migrate or buildapplications and data to and from the cloud 

• Choosing theappropriate cloud services(compute, storage, network, database) based on requirements 

• Setting up and managing cloudinfrastructurecomponents such as virtual machines, load balancers, front door, CDNs, app services, and networking. 

•  Using scriptinglanguages to automate cloud management tasks and streamline deployments. 

• Implementingrobust security measures on cloud platforms to protect sensitive data, including accesscontrol and encryptions. 

• Monitoring cloud usage andidentifying opportunities to reduce cloudexpenses. 

• Diagnosing and resolving issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.  

• Tracking the performanceof cloud applications andidentifying bottlenecks. 

• Maintain and supportGo Anywhere MFT platforms that process secure data transfers; create accounts and SFTP sites asrequested; develop andmaintain process design documentation,end-user guides, and operating procedures for ourGo Anywhere platform as applicable 

• Prepares technical implementation plans that provide integrated solutions, including actions, milestones, timelines, and critical paths for complete solutions. 

• Responsible for configuration management and documentation of system topologies 

• Work closely withtheInformation Security team to quickly remediate any security concerns that arise 

• Provide Level 3 support totheService Desk team 

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,andabilityrequired: 

• Knowledgeable in managing Linux servers, ensuring system security, efficiency, and reliability. 

• Knowledgeable in SQL database environment, performing maintenance tasks and optimization of the environment, and ensuring data integrity and security. 

• Active Directory experience (including promoting/demoting controllers, managing Active Directory DNS, FSMO roles, etc.) 

• Microsoft 365 Administration (including advanced Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, andEntraID administration) 

• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, SMTP, DHCP, and DNS), software network security, andport-level communication (i.e.firewall configuration) 

• Experience automating repetitive tasks with scripting with one or more of the following technologies and/or equivalent: (batch files, PowerShell, VBScript, WMI, etc.) 

• System performance tuning, trending, and analysis 

• Virtualization and cloud system management experience (i.e. VMWare, Azure, AWS, etc.) 

• Strong analytical skills 

• Ability to learn quickly and tackle new and technically complex problems  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing needs and requirements 

• Must be detail-oriented and an organized thinker who is service-minded withsolid communication skills 

Educationand Experience: 

• Bachelor's orAssociates degree in Information Technology or related fieldwith5+ years’ experience in systems administration.  

• Microsoft orVMware certificationsarerequired. 

• Virtualization and cloud system management experience (i.e., VMWare, Azure). 

• Experiencein Windows Server administration/management.  

• Experiencewith Linux-based operating systems, specifically IBM AIX. 

Physical Demands:  

• Must be abletoremain in a stationary position constantly. 

• Occasionally, light lifting to 25 pounds may berequired. 

Work Environment: 

• Office environment. 

• Occasional travel may berequired. 

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in thisherein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

It is the policy of World Acceptance Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, World Acceptance Corporation will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.