Cloud Architect

About Gruve

Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Administrator with expertise in cloud services, particularly AWS and Azure, to join our growing team. This role involves managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure, ensuring secure cloud operations, and providing solutions to common vulnerabilities flagged by the security team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud migration, IAM management, and a solid understanding of both AWS and Azure services. In addition, familiarity with cloud monitoring tools and SAP will be advantageous.

Key Role & Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure Management:

• Administer and manage AWS cloud services, including IAM, EC2, EBS, EFS, Lambda, CloudWatch, NLB, Log Insights, and Amazon Kinesis.
• Implement cloud solutions to migrate workloads from on-premises to the cloud.
• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud environments for various business applications.
  
  

Security And Compliance

• Work closely with the security team to identify and address common vulnerabilities and threats within the cloud environment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for cloud security.
• Cloud Solutions Design and Implementation:
• Take a holistic approach to business problems, developing end-to-end solutions that include design, procurement, implementation, and ongoing operations.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud adoption and migration strategies.
  
  

Azure Management

• Administer Azure subscriptions, Azure AD, and Azure Monitor for cloud operations and security management.
• Leverage Azure Sentinel for security information and event management (SIEM).
• Cloud Monitoring and Optimization:
• Utilize cloud monitoring tools such as Datadog or Dynatrace to optimize performance and ensure high availability.
• Troubleshoot cloud-based applications, services, and infrastructure to maintain optimal uptime and performance.
  
  

Collaboration

• Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, system engineers, and architects, to ensure smooth cloud operations and successful cloud migrations.
• SAP Integration (Optional):
• Provide basic support or integration services for SAP in the cloud environment.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in cloud administration and cloud migration, with hands-on experience in AWS services such as IAM, EC2, EBS, EFS, Lambda, and CloudWatch.
• Strong experience and a solid understanding of IT infrastructure fundamentals, with expertise in both Linux and Windows systems, as well as hands-on cloud experience.
• Solid experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure Sentinel, Azure AD, and Azure Monitor.
• Experience with cloud security practices, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and best practices for security and scalability.
• Familiarity with cloud monitoring tools like Datadog, Dynatrace, or similar.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to look at business problems holistically and provide effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Certifications (Preferred but not required):
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CloudFormation, Terraform, or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Strong experience in cloud cost optimization strategies.
• Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments.
  
  

Why Gruve

At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.