CloudOps Infrastructure Engineer

THE OPPORTUNITY:
This existing vacancy is open to candidates that reside in the United States and Canada.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Infrastructure and Monitoring Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Cloud Infrastructure and Monitoring Engineer, you will be responsible for the automation and management of our AWS infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, cost efficiency, and high availability.
You will also be responsible for implementing and maintaining robust monitoring systems to ensure the health and performance of our cloud environment. This role requires expertise in AWS, infrastructure automation, monitoring tools, and performance optimization techniques.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure Automation:

• Utilize Terraform and other relevant tools to automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure resources in AWS.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications on ECS/EKS.
• Configure and maintain RDS and FSx instances to meet application requirements.
• Utilize AWS Account Factory to manage and scale AWS accounts.
• Implement and manage patch management systems for Windows and Ubuntu Linux using tools like AWS Patch Manager.
• Develop scripts and automation workflows using Python to streamline infrastructure operations.

Cost Optimization:

• Utilize tools such as AWS Billing and Cost Management to monitor and optimize costs associated with AWS services.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, recommend optimization strategies, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising performance and reliability.

Disaster Recovery Solution Design and Testing:

• Design and implement Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions to ensure business continuity and minimize downtime.
• Conduct regular testing and simulation exercises to validate the effectiveness of the DR plans and identify areas for improvement.

Monitoring and Performance Optimization:

• Implement and maintain robust monitoring systems using tools such as New Relic and CloudWatch.
• Specialize in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) using New Relic, focusing on identifying and resolving application performance bottlenecks.
• Perform infrastructure monitoring using CloudWatch, ensuring proactive detection of system anomalies, troubleshooting of issues, and optimization of system performance.
• Conduct capacity planning, load balancing, and resource utilization optimization to ensure optimal performance and scalability.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Extensive experience working with AWS services, including ECS/EKS, RDS, FSx, and AWS Account Factory.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python.
• Experience with patch management for Windows and Ubuntu Linux.
• Solid understanding of cost optimization techniques using AWS Billing and Cost Management.
• Familiarity with Disaster Recovery solution design and testing.
• Expertise in monitoring tools such as New Relic and CloudWatch.
• Experience in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) using New Relic

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively in a team environment.

Who is VelocityEHS?
VelocityEHS is the largest and fastest-growing environmental, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software company in the world. Relied on by more than 10 million users worldwide to drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding outcomes, VelocityEHS is the global leader in true SaaS enterprise EHS & ESG technology. The VelocityEHS Accelerate® Platform is the definitive gold-standard, delivering best-in-class solutions for managing ESG, Safety, Industrial Ergonomics, Control of Work, Health, Operational Risk and Environmental Compliance.
Our customers include the world's most esteemed Fortune 1000 corporations. From manufacturing to food & beverage, from chemicals to pharmaceuticals, we've worked with them at every level, from the boardroom to the shop floor. We still operate with the same start-up mentality that has made us the leading cloud EHS company and offer each and every employee the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.
What are the benefits and perks of working at VelocityEHS?
You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights for eligible employees, or you can review all our perks and benefits by visiting our career page!• Generous time off programs• Medical/dental coverage, retirement (with employer match)• Parental leave plans for all family types• Job shadowing programs and one-on-one coaching opportunities• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, advanced degrees, and certifications• Remote-first and flexible work schedule to fit your family's needs• Monthly stipend to make your home office more comfortable, productive, and successful• Corporate wellness and personalized preventative mental health care programs• Summer Fridays (Memorial Day through Labor Day enjoy a 6-hour workday every Friday)
VelocityEHS is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices by offering market-based salary ranges. The expected salary range for this position is between $104,200 and $137,900 USD (United States) or $97,400 and $121,150 CAD (Canada). We aim to hire between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range and offers at the maximum of the range are uncommon. The final offered salary will be based on candidate's proficiency in skill set, prior relevant experience, internal equity, market considerations, and other factors. This role is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package.
We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. VelocityEHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability.
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