Senior Cloud Engineer
Company: VyStar Credit Union
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit
package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical
and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursementavailable
to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a
minimum of 30 hours per week. We encourage you to become a part of
VyStar Credit Union's family of employees. Senior Cloud Engineer
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT: The Senior Cloud Engineer will plan,
design, configure and maintain VyStar’s enterprise Azure cloud
server and storage environments and will lead the management and
further development of VyStar’s private and public cloud
infrastructure. The person in this role will work closely with the
architecture team, development team, system engineering team and
InfoSec team to design and implement cloud resources in an optimal
manner. They will review the cloud environments to validate
implemented technologies and improve performance and reliability by
ensuring security practices are followed. The incumbent will also
manage cost optimization and ensure correct structure and tagging
are in place for cost awareness and departmental chargeback. This
role will serve as a technical subject matter expert by actively
participating in configuration consultation, vendor evaluation, and
problem resolution of multiple systems. The candidate should have a
clear understanding of how to research, design, implement and
troubleshoot information systems, cloud technologies and technology
solutions in support of business needs. Under limited supervision,
the candidate will be required to effectively manage and prioritize
assigned tasks and projects, as well as design complex multi-system
solutions to meet the needs of the business. They will be required
to make recommendations in these areas with a high level of
technical competency. Assigned hours will primarily be standard
VyStar corporate business hours but may also include evenings,
nights, and weekends to implement changes or for support purposes.
This role also participates in an on-call support rotation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responsible for day-to-day Azure cloud
infrastructure operational tasks such as monitoring metrics and
logs, responding to alerts, and system troubleshooting. Design,
develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems. Manage and
maintain cloud infrastructure resources, including compute
instances, storage, network configurations, and security.
Participate in troubleshooting issues in the environment and takes
part in the on-call rotation with other cloud engineers. Develop
and maintain cloud solutions in accordance with best practices.
Foster a DevOps mindset among the various engineering teams
utilizing BICEP, ARM, Terraform and YAML templates. Use of
automation such as Infrastructure as Code to create infrastructure
and CI/CD pipelines to apply changes. Participate in production
deployments with other cloud and software engineers. Develop
scripts and other automation to streamline cloud and on-premises
operations. Maintain documentation of infrastructures design,
related technical procedures, operations manuals, and other
guidance. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor All employees
and business units, as first line of defense, are expected to
proactively help identify, assess, manage, and report risks within
their domain of work. To enhance a healthy risk culture and support
our growth for good pillar, employees will maintain vigilance in
safeguarding our operations while ensuring compliance with
regulatory mandates. The Risk team serves as the second line of
defense by providing risk oversight and credible challenge whereas
the Audit team serves as the third line of defense by providing
risk assurance. Incumbent is expected to demonstrate each of the
following VyStar Excellence behaviors in performing the duties and
responsibilities of their job: Focus - Focus your full attention by
carefully listening to and observing client or member. Connect -
Consistently be friendly and approachable. Demonstrate your care.
Understand - Listen empathetically and ask questions (70%/30%
rule). Counsel - Recommend solutions based on your member’s needs
and objectives. Advance - Ensure that member’s expectations were
exceeded. Verify necessary follow-up actions. JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education This position requires a 4-year degree in Information
Systems, Computer Engineering or a related academic area and a
minimum of 5 years’ experience as a systems engineer or in a
related position. Additional years of related experience in the
field may be substituted for the formal education. Experience 5 - 7
years of Enterprise level work experience in Systems Engineering or
in a related position with physical and virtual Microsoft-based
systems; ideally in a financial services organization (or related
industry). 3 years of experience managing a production Azure cloud
environment Experience with establishing technology guidelines
based on best practices in enterprise level systems engineering.
Demonstrated ability to lead project initiatives from beginning to
end. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills are required. Understanding of IT, software
development, and DevOps best practices Expert knowledge of multiple
Windows Server versions (2016/2019/2022/2025). Knowledge and
experience in Microsoft Azure. Google Cloud or AWS (Amazon Cloud
Services) a plus. Experience with automation technologies and the
ability to streamline processes Experience with Infrastructure as
Code tools such as Terraform. Experience with containerization
technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms
like Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) a plus. Experience with bash,
Python, PowerShell, or equivalent scripting language. Experience
with version control tools such as Git a plus. Familiarity with
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment tools such as Azure
DevOps Advanced troubleshooting abilities across multiple
technologies and vendors. Able to calmly provide support on bridge
lines during outages. Solid understanding of networking concepts
and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, and VPN.
Knowledge of security best practices, compliance standards (e.g.,
GDPR, HIPAA), and data protection mechanisms in the cloud. A solid
understanding of the financial services industry and the laws and
regulations that govern and/or impact the credit union is a plus. A
high level of interpersonal skills and social sensitivity are
required. The candidate encounters employees on all levels of the
organization. The candidate is a resource to the organization and
must be an effective listener and communicator. The candidate must
set the example in attitude, behavior, and work ethic within
multiple teams. DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Nothing in this
position description is an implied contract for employment. The
position description is intended to be an accurate account of the
essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are
subject to change at any time by management. The work environment
characteristics described are representative of those that an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force
occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to
lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. VyStar Credit
Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited
resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or
contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside
vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly
to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with
the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole
property of VyStar Credit Union. No placement fee will be paid if a
candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other
means. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job
opening. Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the
position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you
will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff
members. Thank you again for your interest in this position! VyStar
Credit Union Human Resources
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