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Job Description
Requirements
MOS Codes: 1 6K1E ( Air Force)
Education and Experience : Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and five (5) years of experience in Cloud engineering, cloud infrastructure, or cloud platform management, with a focus on implementing and maintaining cloud solutions; or Associate’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and seven (7) years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud infrastructure, or cloud platform management, with a focus on? Implementing and maintaining cloud solutions.
Licenses and Certifications : Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.
General Purpose
Under general direction, implement, manage, and optimize secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure and services across hybrid environments to support organizational technology initiatives, ensure system reliability, and drive continuous improvement through automation, integration, and collaboration.
Typical Duties
Implement and optimize cloud infrastructure across Microsoft Azure, Oracle, and other major providers. Involves: Deploy, configure, and manage cloud infrastructure using established architecture and design principles. Implement cloud services, networking, storage, and security controls to support business and IT requirements. Automate resource provisioning and configuration management using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Oracle Resource Manager, and scripting tools (PowerShell, Python, Bash). Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot cloud environments to ensure performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Manage and optimize cloud cost allocation and resource utilization using Azure Cost Management and Oracle Cloud FinOps tools.
Design and support highly available, secure, and resilient cloud architectures. Involves: Participate in the architecture and strategy of cloud solutions to align with business goals and IT modernization efforts. Collaborate with IT leadership and stakeholders to assess business needs and identify efficient, innovative solutions. Evaluate, select, and integrate cloud services such as IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and serverless computing. Design cloud environments that support disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP). Maintain cloud security and compliance through IAM, encryption, and security monitoring using tools such as Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Oracle Cloud Guard.
Support hybrid cloud setups and on-premises integration for seamless infrastructure operations. Involves: Assist in supporting cloud migrations and integrations, including hybrid environments and on-prem connectivity via ExpressRoute and Oracle Fast Connect. Support Active Directory (AD) management and coordinate with the Systems Administration team for optimized integration. Manage hybrid and multi-cloud deployments using tools like Azure Arc and Oracle Cloud VMware Solution (OCVS).
Enhance and support DevOps practices and automation of cloud operations. Involves: Support CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, and containerized workloads using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE), and automation tools. Collaborate with cloud architects, developers, and security teams to implement best practices and drive continuous improvement. Implement and maintain monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Oracle Observability, and SIEM solutions. Provide troubleshooting and incident resolution for cloud infrastructure, networking, and application deployment issues.
Document and maintain cloud infrastructure standards and promote knowledge sharing.
Involves: Develop and maintain cloud configuration documentation, operational procedures, and security policies. Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing and technical development across teams. Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and propose enhancements for performance and automation.
General Information
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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Note: Applicants with foreign diploma, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
Closing Date/Time: 12/23/2025 11:59 PM Mountain -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of El Paso
Show moreTHE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:
- Competitive wages
- Pension Plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs
Mission:
Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.
Vision:
Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.
Values:
Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.
Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range. Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.
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