Cooley LLP · 12 hours ago
Senior Datacenter and Cloud Engineer
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $195K/yr
6+ years expCooley LLP is seeking a Senior Technology Datacenter and Cloud Engineer to join the DevOps team. The Senior Data Center and Cloud Engineer is responsible for the firm’s Datacenters and local office server rooms, executing effectively on server infrastructure projects and ensuring the integrity of the servers and overall network infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Analyze system performance, modify parameters to improve throughput and effectively utilize system resources. Monitor resource usage, making required adjustments
Participate in on-call production support activities
Work closely with the Architecture and Engineering group as well as the Network Engineering group to provision complex infrastructure designs, for example, the design, implementation and support of VMware server infrastructure
Monitor, maintain and ensure the regular execution of backup routines by responding to system alerts and maintaining data replication between datacenters and DR locations
Participate in the planning, testing and execution of DR/BC procedures including failover and failback between datacenters and across the Firm’s network
Proactively create and implement procedures to prevent and reduce the severity of outages. Implement automation wherever possible
Responsible for implementation of required hardware and/or software for all tier and affinity infrastructure
Responsible for all aspects of the datacenter network including racking, cabling and power related to the infrastructure including those involving services from providers such as co-location management and carrier services
Maintain the integrity of the servers (physical and virtual), storage systems, network and security devices and overall network infrastructure for the business unit via actively monitoring, troubleshooting, and participating in regular monthly systems patching and upgrade activities
Responsible for identifying problem areas in a proactive way and developing solutions to meet the challenges in the Datacenter environment
Responsible for troubleshooting and issue management throughout the datacenter and cloud systems
Analyze business needs and the external environment to develop, scope, and enable implementation of enterprise infrastructure
Communicate ideas through presentations, reports, and documentation
Work with stakeholders, management, and subject matter experts to develop and implement technology strategies
Collaborate with technology leadership in developing and maintaining a roadmap for assigned areas
Coordinate with and participate in activities with vendors, as required
Provide clear and grammatically correct documentation, emails, procedures, and status (both verbal and written)
Comply with all department policies, standards and procedures
Participate in change control and change management processes
Respond to administrative requests and responsibilities in a timely manner
All other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
Ability to travel, as required
6+ years' direct applicable experience (e.g., system administration with advanced systems engineering)
Enterprise architecture expertise for both collocated and cloud datacenters
Experience with Hyperscalers, specifically Azure and AWS
Experience with VMWare and other enterprise hypervisors
Preferred
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related discipline
Current certifications in AWS or Azure or VMware
Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment
NetApp storage and enterprise storage protocols to include CIFS, NFS, iSCSI, and FC
Experience with backup software Cohesity or Veeam and AWS Backup
Experience with Enterprise server technology, specifically Cisco UCS
Scripting with PowerShell and/or Python
Enterprise backup technologies
Enterprise DR Methodologies and technologies
DevOps technologies and methods
Benefits
Medical
Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
Dental
Vision
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
AD&D
LTD
Short term medical benefits
21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
Company
Cooley LLP
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Operating Officer
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Partner
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