Cloud Systems Engineer

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto and Minneapolis. The Cloud Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure solutions, collaborating with various teams to ensure successful deployment and operation of cloud applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, architect, and implement cloud infrastructure solutions based on business requirements and best practices
• Deploy and configure cloud services, including virtual machines, containers, databases, and networking components
• Develop automation scripts and templates for provisioning, configuration management, and orchestration of cloud resources using tools like Terraform or Ansible
• Implement security best practices and compliance standards for cloud environments, including encryption, and network security
• Set up monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and address performance issues, optimize resource utilization, and reduce costs
• Design and implement disaster recovery and high availability solutions to ensure business continuity and minimize downtime
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and cybersecurity professionals, to support cloud-based applications and services
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, deployment guides, and standard operating procedures
• Provide training and support to internal teams on cloud technologies and best practices

Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain or currently possess a U.S. security clearance, requires U.S. citizenship and residency in the United States
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions
• Proficiency in one or more cloud platforms, such as AWS or Azure
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and load balancing
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools and techniques
• Knowledge of containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect)
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and migration strategies
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures and microservices
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2