Senior Cloud Engineer (Mashreq Global Network Pakistan)

The Senior Cloud Engineer is responsible for deploying and managing cloud Kubernetes platforms such as AKS and EKS, along with cloud networking in highly available and scalable environments. This role involves provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure through automation tools like Terraform and Azure DevOps, covering deployment, integration, configuration, and testing phases. The engineer will design secure, high-performance cloud architectures on both Azure and AWS, encompassing compute, storage, databases, and identity/access management (IAM/RBAC). Ensuring production stability through monitoring, patch and vulnerability management, incident response, root-cause analysis, and performance tuning is a critical aspect of this position. Additionally, the Senior Cloud Engineer acts as a subject matter expert within the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), providing guidance, documentation, compliance alignment, risk and status reporting, and knowledge transfer to the team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deploy and operate Kubernetes platforms (AKS, EKS) and cloud networking in highly available, scalable environments.
- Manage cloud infrastructure deployment, integration, configuration, and testing processes.
- Design cloud architectures that support workloads with optimal security and performance.
- Provide expert-level support and administration for Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud environments.
- Handle networking and infrastructure provisioning, including networks, compute resources, storage, and databases.
- Analyze system errors and implement corrective measures to maintain stability.
- Ensure a secure infrastructure environment while maintaining production stability and performance.
- Support ongoing Azure and AWS infrastructure services and cloud business-as-usual (BAU) operations.
- Offer technical guidance and insights to the team to drive continuous improvement.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in cloud Kubernetes and cloud networking technologies.

Required Qualifications:

- Proven experience in deploying and managing Kubernetes platforms, specifically AKS and EKS.
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud services.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Azure DevOps.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud networking, compute, storage, and database provisioning.
- Solid understanding of identity and access management (IAM) and role-based access control (RBAC).
- Demonstrated ability to perform patch management, vulnerability management, and incident response.
- Familiarity with compliance requirements and information security policies.
- Skilled in monitoring, root-cause analysis, and performance tuning within cloud environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze and resolve system errors.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:

While specific benefits are not detailed, the role offers an opportunity to work as a key contributor within a Cloud Center of Excellence, providing leadership and expertise in cloud architecture and operations. This position is ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes administration, and multi-cloud environments, while contributing to secure and scalable cloud solutions.

This role demands a proactive approach to cloud infrastructure management and a commitment to maintaining high standards of security, performance, and compliance across cloud platforms.