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American Institutes for Research is hiring a Senior Cloud Engineer I

About the Role

The role involves building and managing cloud-based systems, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across platforms. Candidates will work with engineering teams to deploy and optimize cloud resources.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy cloud infrastructure using industry-standard platforms.
  • Ensure cloud environments meet security and compliance requirements.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues in real time.
  • Collaborate with development teams to support application deployment.
  • Automate provisioning and configuration of cloud resources.
  • Maintain documentation for cloud architecture and operational procedures.
  • Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
  • Implement identity and access management policies.
  • Optimize cloud spending through resource tracking and cost analysis.
  • Integrate cloud services with on-premises systems when necessary.
  • Participate in incident response and root cause analysis.
  • Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and best practices.
  • Assist in migration of legacy systems to cloud platforms.
  • Enforce infrastructure as code principles using configuration tools.
  • Work with monitoring and logging tools to ensure system health.
  • Support audit and compliance activities related to cloud usage.
  • Coordinate with network and security teams on cloud connectivity.
  • Evaluate third-party cloud services for integration potential.
  • Provide technical guidance during project planning phases.
  • Ensure scalability and reliability of cloud-hosted applications.
  • Participate in peer reviews of cloud designs and code.
  • Assist in capacity planning for future cloud needs.
  • Develop scripts to streamline operational tasks.
  • Maintain secure cloud configurations aligned with organizational policies.
  • Collaborate on continuous integration and delivery pipelines.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package offered based on experience and qualifications.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and on-site work as needed.

Team

Collaborative environment focused on technology innovation and scalable cloud solutions.

Why Join Us

  • We offer opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven organization.
  • Employees engage in meaningful work that supports education and social impact.

Benefits Overview

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
  • Paid time off, holidays, and flexible spending accounts.

This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.

About company
American Institutes for Research
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.
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Job Details
Category infrastructure
Posted 23 days ago