Cloud Engineer

Atlas Search · New york city metropolitan area, United States

We are seeking a GCP Cloud Engineer to join an innovative technology organization working to transform the discovery of therapeutics and advanced materials.

The organization has developed a pioneering, physics-based software platform that enables the discovery of high-quality molecules for drug development and materials applications. Its technology is used by biopharmaceutical and industrial companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories worldwide to accelerate research, reduce costs, and advance scientific discovery.

As a member of the Information Technology team, you will play a key role in bridging development and operations. You will collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to build, optimize, and maintain cloud solutions that support critical research and development initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Participate in the design and architecture of cloud solutions that meet scalability, performance, and security requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, gather requirements, and align technical strategies.
• Promote effective cloud resource utilization, focusing on scalability, performance, cost optimization, security, and compliance.
• Apply industry best practices in automation, Infrastructure as Code, monitoring, logging, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that enhance cloud capabilities.
• Establish and improve internal standards, processes, and policies for cloud infrastructure.

What We're Looking For

• At least 5 years of hands-on cloud engineering experience in an enterprise environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with experience in AWS and/or Azure.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting scalable cloud solutions.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools and technologies such as Terraform, GitHub/GitLab, and Ansible.
• Experience automating change management and deployments through CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of networking, cloud security, and data storage.
• Scripting and programming experience with Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Advanced Linux administration skills, including Ubuntu and RHEL; macOS and Windows administration experience is also beneficial.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and collaborate effectively in an Agile environment.
• Experience working in compliance-driven environments involving standards such as ISO, SOX, or GxP is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

The organization offers competitive compensation, equity-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), pre-tax commuter benefits, flexible scheduling, parental leave, and generous paid time off.

Employees also enjoy catered office meals, company-wide events, and a collaborative, engaging workplace culture.