CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER
At a glance
Mid-level Platform & Infrastructure role at City of New York. New York · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $134,375–$190,625.
City of New York has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Design AWS and Azure foundations, account layouts, network boundaries and shared services for DSS cloud workloads
- Build hybrid cloud networks with routing, firewalls, VPNs, DNS and direct links to support data-center migrations
- Automate repeatable cloud setup with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM or Bicep
- Work with security teams on cloud controls, encryption, vulnerability fixes and compliance, then review designs before launch
- Track cloud health, performance and availability, and guide project teams and support staff on migrations and operations
What you bring
- A computer science, engineering or related bachelor's degree plus four years in infrastructure or cloud operations, or an equivalent route
- Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in any field with eight years in datacenter, cloud or complex infrastructure engineering and operations
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an infrastructure engineer focused on cloud architecture, networking, automation and operational guidance. The job is onsite in New York, with a 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule.
From the employer
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.
Information Technology Services (ITS) is DSS’s technology services organization. ITS mission is to support the daily, emergent, and long-term needs of both agencies. ITS creates and enhances the technology infrastructure and computer applications that support HRA and DHS and develops applications, including a variety of client eligibility and recertification systems, case management systems, housing systems, employment/work engagement services, revenue producing computer matches, claiming systems, and personnel systems.
Information Technology Services (ITS) is recruiting for one (1) IT Infrastructure Engineer to function as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer who will:
- Design AWS and Azure landing zones, account and subscription structures, network segmentation, connectivity patterns, and shared cloud services in order to provide secure, scalable environments for DSS workloads.
- Develop cloud network architecture, including virtual networks, routing, firewalls, VPNs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, DNS, and hybrid connectivity required to support migration from on-premises data centers.
- Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, or Bicep in order to automate repeatable provisioning of cloud environments and reduce manual configuration errors.
- Develop cloud network architecture, including virtual networks, routing, firewalls, VPNs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, DNS, and hybrid connectivity required to support migration from on-premises data centers.
- Collaborate with Cyber Command, OTI, and internal security teams to design cloud security architecture, baseline controls, vulnerability remediation processes, encryption patterns, and compliance requirements.
- Review cloud designs and change requests for alignment with security, operational, resiliency, and governance standards before implementation.
- Monitor cloud platform health, performance, capacity, availability, and operational metrics using cloud-native and enterprise monitoring platforms.
- Provide technical guidance to project teams and support staff on cloud infrastructure standards, migration processes, and operational procedures.
Hours/Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pm
IT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER - 95714
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering or a related field and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or,
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or,
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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