[Remote] cloud ops engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is seeking a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer responsible for implementing and maintaining a scalable and secure cloud infrastructure. The role focuses on cloud governance, security, monitoring, and continuous deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud efficiency and compliance with industry standards.ResponsibilitiesMaintain and administer cloud environments across platforms; provide support for a broad range of cloud services, ensuring consistent support delivery and timely resolution of issuesImplement and enforce governance policies, such as access control, tagging, cost management, guardrails, SCPs, and resource monitoring, to ensure adherence to company-wide security standardsProactively identify security vulnerabilities and mitigate risksImplement, and manage automation scripts and tools to streamline cloud operations, including infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and monitoringDesign, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for the automated deployment of applications and services in a scalable and secure mannerMonitor system performance, analyse metrics, and implement improvements to ensure efficient utilization of cloud resourcesCollaborate with peers on troubleshooting technical issues; assist in implementing technical strategies established by the teamAid in implementing disaster recovery strategies to ensure data protection and maintain business continuity in accordance with the team's guidelinesAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold Optum’s respectful and courteous work environmentSkillsMinimum four years of recent experience in Cloud IT OperationsStrong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud PlatformProficiency in data analysis and programming languages like Python, PowerShellProficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Advanced CI/CD expertise with GitHub actionsProficiency with Cloud monitoring and Cloud networkingAbility to utilize AI for automation and analysisMaintaining and administering cloud environments across platformsSupport for a broad range of cloud servicesTimely resolution of issuesIdentifying security vulnerabilitiesRisk mitigationImplementing technical strategiesCollaboration with cross-functional teamsEnhancing cloud efficiency, reliability, and securityContinuous deploymentScalable and secure cloud infrastructureEfficient utilization of cloud resourcesIntegrityProfessionalismPersonal responsibilityCompany OverviewDice is the go-to career marketplace for tech professionals. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Drachten, Friesland, NLD, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.or-quest.nl/.