Cloud Engineer

TITLE: Cloud Engineer WHO WE ARE: Indianap olis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, embrace diversity, and pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools where every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their future. Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and committed to the Indianapolis community. SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer to join teamIPS. As a Cloud Engineer, you will play a vital role in managing and optimizing our cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliable and secure access to educational resources for students, teachers, and staff. Your expertise in cloud technologies and strong problem-solving skills will be instrumental in supporting our district's mission to provide high-quality education. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and maintain our cloud infrastructure, utilizing best practices and industry standards. - Monitor and optimize cloud services to ensure scalability, availability, and performance. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their cloud infrastructure requirements and provide technical guidance and support. - Implement and manage cloud security measures, including access controls, encryption, and data protection. - Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. - Conduct regular backups and disaster recovery planning to ensure data integrity and business continuity. - Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends, and recommend improvements and enhancements to our cloud infrastructure. - Assist in the evaluation and selection of cloud service providers and tools. - Document and maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. - Provide training and support to end-users on cloud-related tools and services. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (preferred) - Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role, preferably in an educational or public sector environment. - Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. - Experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. - Familiarity with cloud automation and orchestration tools, such as Ansible or Chef. - Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash (preferred) - Understanding of networking concepts, including virtual private networks (VPNs), subnets, and firewalls. - Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) principles and practices. - Experience in cloud security best practices and familiarity with compliance frameworks such as GDPR and FERPA. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. - Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Join our team and contribute to the transformation of education through cloud technology. Help us provide a secure, scalable, and innovative learning environment for our students and educators. Apply now FLSA CLASSIFICATION: No n-Exempt PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. EEOC STATEMENT: Indianap olis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. DISCLAIMER: Essenti al functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.