Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley · 5 months ago
Principal Systems Engineer – Cloud services
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services, and they are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer – Cloud Services to oversee their cloud infrastructure. This role involves managing the deployment, optimization, and support of cloud-native applications and services to ensure high performance and security, while collaborating with various departments to enhance the overall cloud environment.
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Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS/GCP) to support modern applications and AI/ML workloads
Solution Architecture:. Create business cases for new technology solutions, including Generative AI initiatives. Collaborate with data engineering teams to improve data pipelines and maintain Databricks environments. Confidently present and defend solutions, approaches, timelines, and critical aspects
Technical Expertise: Enable and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
Support and Troubleshooting: Provide technical support to internal teams and resolve cloud-related issues promptly. Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures
Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor cloud services to ensure they run efficiently and securely. Implement performance tuning and optimization strategies as needed
Security and Compliance: Ensure that cloud environments adhere to security policies and compliance standards. Implement and manage security measures such as firewalls, encryption, and access controls
Automation and Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline cloud operations and reduce manual intervention
Documentation and Reporting: Acts independently in leading projects and engaging senior management, including Service Line Leaders, Department Chairs, and executives. Maintains documentation of cloud configurations, procedures, and policies. Generates reports on cloud usage, performance, and security
Qualification
Required
BS DEGREE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS ANALYTICS, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR A DIRECTLY RELATED FIELD FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience required
Proficiency in major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
Understanding various cloud services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
Support the deployment and lifecycle management of generative AI models and ML workflows
Thorough understanding of cloud security architecture, data protection, identity management, and compliance requirements
In-depth understanding of cloud networking architecture, such as virtual networks, firewall load balancing, and DNS
Deep understanding of automation technologies, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices
Strong technical skills in cloud infrastructure management, including deployment, configuration and maintenance
Ability to monitor cloud services and optimize performance and cost
Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving cloud-related issues
Skills in implementing and managing security measures such as firewalls, encryption, and access controls
Ability to maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud configurations, procedures, and policies
Excellent problem-solving skills to address complex cloud infrastructure challenges
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide technical support
Ability to adapt to new technologies and continuously learn about advancements in cloud computing
Capable of managing cloud projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring
Keen awareness of best practices and the ability to implement them in cloud environments
Preferred
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience preferred
Company
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
STANFORD HEALTH CARE TRI-VALLEY Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley (formerly ValleyCare) provides high-quality care rooted in science and compassion to support the health and well-being of its community in the East Bay and beyond.