• Senior Cloud Engineer

    Academy Sports + Outdoors (Katy, TX)


    Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth .

    Job Description:

    Education:

    + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field/Experience.

    Work Experiences:

    + 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

    Skills:

    + Cloud-related certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.

    + Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, infrastructure, and services, including compute, storage, networking, load balancing DNS and security.

    + Proficiency in scripting and programming languages, such as Python, JavaScript, or Bash.

    + Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Kubernetes.

    + Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools, including CI/CD, Jenkins, and Agile methodologies.

    + Familiarity in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, including system installation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting in a large-scale, enterprise environment.

    + Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

    + Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

    Responsibilities:

    + Architect, design, and implement cloud-based solutions and infrastructure to support the company's digital transformation initiatives.

    + Work closely with the Program Managers, Application development and DevOps teams to ensure efficient deployment and management of cloud resources, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

    + Develop and maintain technical documentation for cloud architecture, infrastructure, and systems.

    + Analyze current on-premises infrastructure and applications and develop strategies for migrating to the cloud.

    + Design, implement, and manage highly available cloud infrastructure solutions to ensure seamless system performance and resilience.

    + Implement cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, data encryption, and vulnerability management.

    + Monitor and optimize the performance, cost, and scalability of cloud resources.

    + Provide guidance and mentorship to Academy and other team members.

    + Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new projects and initiatives.

    + Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.

    Physical Requirements & Attendance:

    + Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.

    + Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.

    + Regular attendance required.

     

    Full time

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. ​