Skills

Communication Java JavaScript C# Incident Response CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Monitoring Product Management Problem-solving Networking Attention to detail AWS cloud platforms CI/CD Pipelines Terraform Prometheus Grafana Infrastructure as Code

Job Specifications

Title: Cloud Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL (in-office hybrid)

Our client is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join their Product Management team who will serve as a key technical contributor, building and evolving their cloud infrastructure. This role is central to implementing a resilient cloud environment essential for powering their high-stakes trading business. You will work closely with the Lead Cloud Engineer to execute on architectural goals, collaborating across Product, Engineering, Security, and Risk to enable high-performance applications. You are a hands-on builder who ensures their systems are scalable, secure, and highly observable.

1. Build and Manage

Implement and Maintain: Execute the development of a secure, scalable cloud platform. Deploy cloud services (compute, storage, networking, database) following established best practices for governance and security.
IaC Execution: Build and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), focusing on modularity and the use of version-controlled repositories.
CI/CD Optimization: Maintain and optimize robust CI/CD pipelines that allow development teams to deploy frequently and safely.
Cost Efficiency: Monitor usage reports to help right-size compute instances and identify opportunities for architectural tuning to manage cloud spend.
Technical Support: Serve as a core technical resource for troubleshooting infrastructure-related blockers for the wider engineering team.

2. Monitor

Observability: Configure integrated observability layers (metrics, logs, and tracing) to ensure visibility into service-level health.
Incident Response: Implement and refine automated alerts; participate in the triage of performance issues and infrastructure failures through deep monitoring analysis.
Capacity Reporting: Track and report on monthly performance, resource availability, and capacity metrics to ensure the platform scales ahead of demand.

3. Security & Compliance

Identity & Access: Implement least-privilege IAM models and manage Permission Boundaries and dynamic IAM roles.
DevSecOps: Integrate security tooling (CSPM, vulnerability scanning) into CI/CD workflows to catch misconfigurations before they reach production.
Secrets Management: Maintain integrations for dynamic, short-lived credentials and ensure the automation of SSL/TLS certificate rotations.
Compliance Support: Assist in gathering evidence and implementing controls for regulated environments (SOC2, FINRA).

Required Qualifications & Skills:

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science or Software Engineering, is preferred.
3+ years of professional experience managing cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
Experience working in highly regulated environments with strict audit and compliance requirements (SOC2, FINRA) is a plus.
Solid experience with Terraform and automating workflows using at least one general-purpose language (Java, JavaScript, or C#).
Proficient in Kubernetes and Docker; comfortable with GitOps workflows and managing containerized deployments.
Experience improving monitoring stacks using Prometheus, Grafana, and distributed tracing.
Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical infrastructure concepts to peers in Engineering and Product.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

About the Company

Paul Murphy Associates is a renowned supplier of comprehensive staffing solutions and recruitment services, catering to a diverse clientele both on a full-time and contractual basis. Our expertise spans beyond the Financial Services technology realm, extending seamlessly into thriving sectors like Retail, Insurance, and the dynamic SaaS industry. We thrive on fostering collaborative partnerships with technology vendors while serving a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from global capital market leaders to burgeoning startu... Know more