Sr Cloud Engineer

Job Description

JOB INFORMATION

Title:

Sr Cloud Engineer

Officer Title:

Grade:

31

FLSA Classification:

Exempt

Date Last Edited:

5/9/2025

Reports To:

AVP Information Technology Systems

Department:

IT

URL Link

https://hvfcu.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&jobcode=964

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Responsible for implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure, cloud integrations data transfers deployment of cloud-native applications, and implementing cloud security measures.  Ensure appropriate policies, procedures and guidance is followed and acts as a subject matter expert to peer infrastructure and application support personnel.

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Responsible for implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure, cloud integrations data transfers deployment of cloud-native applications, and implementing cloud security measures.  Ensure appropriate policies, procedures and guidance is followed and acts as a subject matter expert to peer infrastructure and application support personnel

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Perform advanced Cloud technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation

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Guide configuration, debugging, and support for infrastructure and ensure all quality and change control standards are met regarding cloud systems.

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Plan, conduct, and technically direct projects or major phases of significant projects

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Conduct investigations and tests of considerable complexity.

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Automate infrastructure provisioning, build DevOps infrastructure and application CICD pipelines from scratch

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Develop detailed advanced technical documentation that support tasks such as system setup, configuration guidelines, and operational support

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Ensure adherence to security standards and policies in collaboration with Information Security

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Adhere to all Credit Union policies, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements. Participate in all required and recommended training and development including, but not limited to, Bank Secrecy Act training (BSA) and demonstrate attained knowledge. Participate on Credit Union teams, projects and strategic initiatives when the opportunity arises. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

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Embrace and apply HVCU’s guiding principles to all activities and responsibilities. This includes the Credit Union’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, Employee and Member Value Propositions, Sales and Service Model, and commitment to Lean Six Sigma practices. Support the Credit Union’s initiatives by demonstrating teamwork and professionalism.

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Responsible for regular and predictable attendance including punctuality.

Bachelor’s Degree

Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.

X

Minimum 8 Years

Experience with entire DevOps lifecycle - Orchestration, Configuration, CI/CD, Monitoring, Security

X

Minimum 8 Years

Experience as a cloud engineer, automation engineer or similar software engineering role using automation and orchestration technologies (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, Ansible, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Bitbucket Pipelines, etc.)

X

Minimum 5 Years

Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI).

X

Minimum 5 Years

Leadership experience in an IT environment, including managing relationships with internal partners and external vendors

X

Minimum 5 Years

Experience with public cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Digital Ocean, etc

X

Minimum 2 Years

Managing designing, building, deploying, and running web applications and application programming interfaces in an enterprise environment.

X

Minimum 2 Years

Creating and executing strategy & roadmaps

X

Previous experience in financial services industry preferred

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Ability to multi-task and handle varying deadlines within a fast paced work environment.

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Ability to think and act strategically and proactively.

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Advanced project management skills.

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Advanced verbal and written skills.

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Must be able to communicate effectively with Senior Management as well as internal and external customers and vendors.

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Must demonstrate effective strategic planning, problem solving and decision making skills.

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Strong leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequency

Physical Demand

Weight (lbs.)

Frequently

Sit for prolonged periods of time

Frequently

Required to communicate verbally

Frequently

Normal range of vision and hearing abilities required

Rarely

Lift and/or move objects

25

Occasionally

Travel outside of work location to attend meetings and training programs

Occasionally

Travel outside of work location to provide applicable technical/physical support

Frequently

Required to skillfully operate a computer, telephone and other standard office equipment

Rarely

Mobility to push, pull and reach.

Rarely

Kneel, stoop, bend, climb, crawl

Occasionally

Manual dexterity required

Occasionally

Manual and finger dexterity required

Frequently

Accommodate a flexible schedule to meet branch needs including evenings and weekends as well as providing coverage to other branch locations.

Frequently

Accommodate a flexible schedule to meet business needs including evenings and weekends.

Frequently

Works rotating shifts as needed and has flexibility to work additional hours including nights, weekends and holidays as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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Typically the noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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May experience occasional job stress in dealing with difficult situations and/or high volume.

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May experience occasional job stress in response to job demands.

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High energy, high impact atmosphere.

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There are no significant hazardous conditions.

View Competencies

Service Excellence

Consistently incorporates Hudson Valley's member and employee value proposition, reinforcing organizational culture and brand differentiators.

Level 2

1. Creates a positive team environment by celebrating successes and driving excellence.  2. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments.  3. Effectively communicates the connection between culture and the business strategy.  4. Implements effective strategies and activities that promote long term customer loyalty.  5. Inspires and strives for excellence in all aspects of work including setting high performance goals for oneself and others.

Results Driven

Drives critical activities to completion. Meets organizational goals and customer expectations.

Level 1

1. Clearly communicates expectations and what results look like. Uses ongoing communication and feedback to promote team motivation to achieve objectives.  2. Complies with specific policies or practices based on laws or regulations governing these practices.  3. Effectively navigates and utilizes formal and informal communication and decision-making channels.  4. Gives honest, timely feedback, including difficult discussions about taking ownership for one's decisions, actions and results.  5. Identifies barriers to goal achievement and provides necessary tools, resources, and development to overcome obstacles.

Resiliency

Adapts positively to changing environments in order to achieve business results.

Level 1

1. Celebrates incremental success in creating change and assists others in seeing the role they can play in transforming the organization.  2. Leverages intellectual curiosity to remain current and prepare for potential change.  3. Open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.   4. Perceives, assesses and helps manage the emotions of self and others while simultaneously exhibiting drive and commitment to results.  5. Recovers quickly from setbacks and maintains composure under stress.

Leadership

Leads people towards meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters diversity, development, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Level 1

1. Coaches others regarding professional commitment and assumption of accountability.  2. Demonstrates active listening. Supports constructive resolution of conflicts in a timely manner.   3. Documents knowledge that can be transferred to other groups. Shares information to gain commitment and understanding in achieving objectives.  4. Promotes collaboration and champions behaviors that inspire cohesiveness and move the organization to reach a vision.  5. Reinforces positive contributions and recommend adjustments for improving outcomes.

Cloud Computing Architecture

Knowledge and ability to design and develop systems architectures that fulfill the cloud computing needs of clients.

Level 3

1. Demonstrates experience delivering a wide range of cloud computing architectures.

2. Resolves issues with open source application servers.

3. Designs storage management and backup solutions for data centers.

4. Incorporates a scalable, holistic, and proactive approach to security threats spanning people, data, applications, and infrastructure.

5. Identifies hardware and software needed for central servers that monitor traffic and client demands.

6. Defines protocols and selects middleware for servers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee in this position.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate, with or without notice.

Nothing contained in this material creates a contract of employment between an employee and Hudson Valley Credit Union or otherwise alters the at-will nature of the employment relationship.

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Please also note that Hudson Valley Credit Union respects the religious beliefs and practices of employees and will, on request, reasonably accommodate its employees when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on the Credit Union’s business.  Therefore, unavailability for work due to religious observances or practices may not be a bar to employment.