At Hubbard Broadcasting (HBI), the position of DevOps Cloud Engineer is pivotal in driving the organization's public cloud strategy. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and managing solutions on HBI's Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure platforms. It involves strategizing and executing the migration of on-premises systems, managing existing web/application hosting instances, implementing robust security measures, and leveraging DevOps tools for automation. The Cloud Engineer collaborates closely with the development team to design scalable and secure cloud infrastructures and provides strategic direction and leadership in cloud technology adoption. This position ensures optimal performance and security while integrating DevOps workflows and processes, championing HBI's transition to cloud technologies. This position is physically located in St. Paul, MN. We are only considering local candidates at this time. Hubbard Broadcasting is unable to provide sponsorship either now or in the future. Responsibilities: Develop and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure environments. Evaluate and recommend cloud architecture strategies and best practices, design multi-tiered cloud applications and services. Deploy, manage, and operate scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on Azure. Implement disaster recovery and backup solutions. Implement and manage DevOps processes and continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar. Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates and Terraform. Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and ensure optimal resource utilization. Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Act as the subject matter expert on public cloud technologies and assist in creating road maps, strategies, and leadership in cloud initiatives. Ensure cloud infrastructure security by implementing best practices and security controls and optimize cloud costs by implementing cost management strategies and tools. Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA). Provide technical support and troubleshooting for cloud infrastructure and services; resolve incidents and problems related to cloud infrastructure in a timely manner. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues. Provide training and support to development teams on cloud best practices and tools. Lead and participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project planning activities to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud infrastructure, processes, and procedures. Complete other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. A technical degree is also acceptable. Proven experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering or similar role, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure/AWS. 4+ years of applicable experience is preferred or a combination of education and work experience to complete the essential functions of the job. Must possess excellent technical capabilities with strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security principles. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar tools is necessary. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Azure DevOps and containerization technologies, and IaC tools are important. Effective verbal and written communications skills are required. The ability to work cooperatively and professionally with all levels within the organization is crucial. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are a must. AWS and/or Azure certifications are highly preferred. Stay up to date with the latest Azure/AWS features, services, and industry trends. Participate in cloud-related research and development projects to drive innovation. Strong skills in strategizing, advanced troubleshooting, problem analysis, critical thinking, and self-management to achieve organizational goals. Ideal candidates are curious, intelligent, and motivated, with the ability to work independently. Miscellaneous: This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. Background check information will be used in a confidential and non-discriminatory manner consistent with State and Federal Law. Hubbard Broadcasting Inc., is the parent company of several media companies including Hubbard Television, Hubbard Radio, REELZ, F&F Productions and 2060 Digital. Based in St. Paul, MN, this family-run business has been in operations for nearly 100 years. #J-18808-Ljbffr