Cloud Engineer

at Cornerstone Research in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Cloud Engineer
Job Locations

US-IL-Chicago

ID 
2024-3685  

Category 
Information Technology
Overview

CLOUD ENGINEER (HYBRID, ANY US OFFICE)

If you are a technical professional looking for an opportunity to showcase your exceptional cloud expertise, then we would like to meet with you!

The Cloud Engineer designs, deploys, manages, and supports cloud solutions running on AWS, Azure, and Google cloud platforms. Working with various functions in the IT department and Data Science, this position serves as a technical lead and primary point of contact for cloud-based projects, migrations, and integrations. This position requires hands on experience working with cloud services in a hybrid environment. The Cloud Engineer will communicate and work with external partners and every management level across the firm. The Cloud Engineer will keep apprised of new and upcoming cloud technologies and will translate information policies into operational processes. The Cloud Engineer is responsible for maintaining a high level of security and communicating security weaknesses and improvements to IT Security.

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 900-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.You'll Love It Here If You
Embrace learning and continuous improvement
Set and strive for a high bar of excellence
Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!
Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder or takes longer
Are passionate about what you do
How You'll Help Our Team Succeed
Design and engineer cloud solutions leveraging AWS and Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
Administer and support connectivity to cloud services over AWS Direct Connect and Azure Express Route.
Deploy and develop cloud cost management, cloud budgeting, and cloud expensing capabilities at scale.
Support applications hosted in cloud environments.
Stay up to date on new and emerging security technologies.
Research, design and implement new security technologies to benefit Cornerstone.
Develop, manage, and update cloud related policies and procedures.
Perform gap analysis against current and future requirements. What You'll Need to Be Successful
8 total years of experience that demonstrates increasing capability and responsibility; professional services experience preferred.
3+ cloud experience and supporting and administering AWS, Azure, O365.
The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm
The ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm's financial and operational functions
The mindset to provide superior service
Experience implementing Cloud technology migrations and integrations.
Familiarity with programmatic means of cloud administration, including the use of cloud API's and Cloud formation Templates on AWS.
Proficient in Cloud Cost Management and Optimization.
Proficient in Backup and Disaster Recovery approach and design.
UNIX/Linux experience required, server administration a plus.
Cloud Professional Certification required (AWS Associate Solutions Architect and/or Microsoft Azure Associate Solutions Architect or similar).
Other IT Certifications a plus.
Bachelor's Degree in related IT field or equivalent industry experience.Who We Are
Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

The firm's uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people... For full info follow application link.

Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.