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Cloud Engineer III
Req#: 333785
Location:
Facilities: Main Campus
Professional Area: IT and Cybersecurity
Department: 2935 LRI Research Computing Services-Research Innov and Educ
Job Code: T97743
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
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Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Cloud Engineer is passionate about innovation and has a proven track record in cloud engineering, helping shape the future of our cloud architecture. In this role, you will collaborate with the Cloud Center of Excellence and other cloud engineers to design and implement solutions that align with organizational goals, providing expert guidance and hands-on support for cloud adoption and administration. You will plan and implement infrastructure to transition scientific workloads into a cloud-based environment and work closely with a team of administrators to ensure researchers receive these capabilities in a timely and cost-effective manner. Additionally, you will champion simplicity, consistency, reusability, and standardization across the division and play a key role in implementing the overarching cloud vision, strategy, and approach in collaboration with the ITD architecture team.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This role offers a remote or hybrid work option, with three days in the office per week preferred based on business needs. The ideal candidate will be located in Ohio.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Work with the Cloud Center of Excellence to craft and implement complex cloud solutions in line with organizational and divisional goals.
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Take ownership of the success of projects, designs, and operations of cloud environments.
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Provide hands-on implementation of cloud solutions consistent with enterprise architecture standards.
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Design, implement, and manage cloud systems to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security.
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Mentor and train junior team members or others on cloud best practices, architectures, tools, and processes.
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Develop automation scripts, templates, and frameworks to streamline deployment and operations.
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Monitor cloud environments, analyze cost metrics, performance metrics, and implement enhancements.
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Lead meetings and presentations on cloud status, operations, outcomes, issues, and improvement opportunities.
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Mentor and train junior team members or others on cloud best practices, architectures, tools, and processes.
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Use design values centered around simplicity, consistency, reusability, and standardization across the division.
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Carry out the division's cloud vision and strategy in collaboration with the ITD architecture team, ensuring progressive and integrated solutions.
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Offer subject matter expertise in assigned areas, ensuring state-of-the-art and tailored solutions to evolving challenges.
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Collaborate with fellow engineers and IT architects' division-wide to ensure a cohesive approach to cloud architecture.
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Support framework that ensures a smooth transition of products from development phases to sustainable production deployment.
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Engage proactively with key stakeholders, including division leaders, and external allies, to co-create enduring architectural solutions.
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Keep a pulse on emerging cloud technologies, leading the drive for the adoption of groundbreaking tools and methodologies.
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Engage in hands-on implementation and development, including prototyping and coding, as required.
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Understand multi-cloud offerings, curating and updating a catalog optimized for internal enterprise use.
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Remain at the forefront of IT advancements, positioning the organization to swiftly leverage cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline
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Additional experience or relevant certifications may offset some or all of education requirements
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Seven years of experience working in areas of computer systems and Infrastructure including a minimum of three years specializing in cloud engineering, preferably experience in Azure cloud solutions
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Demonstrated advanced skills in technical judgement to be able to guide decisions across systems, scale, performance, security, fault tolerance, etc.
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Advanced experience with and significant knowledge of at least one cloud platform
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Experience working within small to medium sized cloud engineering teams
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In depth knowledge of IaC and platform automation tools such as Azure ARC, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Salt, Terraform preferred
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Ability to communicate and present technical concepts to a wide range of audiences
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For Information Technology Division caregivers, ITIL Foundations certification is required within 6 months of position start date
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Advanced cloud certification
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Azure Certifications
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Experience with multiple cloud providers desired (Azure, IBM, AWS, GCP)
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Experience in research
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Familiarity with Azure Dev Ops
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Experience with AI development tools (i.e. Azure Machine Learning, Sagemaker, Bedrock, or similar)
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
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Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
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Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
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Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $92,620.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $141,265.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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