Cloud Engineer

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

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Job Description:

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.

OUR VISION:

Being the best customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:

Create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to play a critical role in our company’s broader cloud transformation initiatives at Greif, moving towards a cloud-powered, AI-ready infrastructure. You will work with third party consultants for the design, implementation, and optimization of our Azure (and hybrid-cloud) environments while also establishing robust cloud governance, support frameworks, and modernizing our application and database layers. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Azure, particularly implementing Azure’s Well-Architected Framework, and excels at problem-solving and transferring solutions into reference architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Strategy & Architecture
  • Design and implement scalable Azure-based solutions aligned with business objectives.
  • Assist in developing cloud governance models and best practices to ensure consistent and secure deployments.
  • Contribute to the overall cloud transformation roadmap, positioning Greif’s infrastructure for future AI, data governance, and advanced analytics capabilities.
• Migration & Modernization
  • Lead on-premise to cloud migrations with minimal downtime, focusing on application and database modernization.
  • Enhance current workloads to leverage cloud-native services, ensuring optimal performance and maintainability.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Automate environment setup and lifecycle management using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
  • Maintain version control, documentation, and collaboration standards for consistent deployments.
• Security & Compliance
  • Implement security best practices, including identity management (Azure AD) and role-based access control.
  • Establish and uphold compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to industry standards and corporate policies.
  • Develop guardrails that align with cloud governance principles and data privacy requirements.
• Performance & Cost Optimization
  • Utilize Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Cost Management to track resource usage, identify optimizations, and manage budgets effectively.
  • Drive continuous improvement in scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency within the cloud environment.
• DevOps & CI/CD
  • Collaborate with development and QA teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, AKS, Docker).
  • Champion DevOps culture, promoting automation, continuous improvement, and shared responsibility for production stability.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Support
  • Work closely with IT, development, and leadership teams to align cloud initiatives with business needs.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to application owners and database administrators during modernization and transformation projects.
  • Communicate key updates, milestones, and potential risks to relevant stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• AI-Ready Infrastructure
  • Partner with the big data teams to ensure the infrastructure supports advanced AI/ML workloads.
  • Evaluate emerging cloud and AI services to maintain a forward-looking technology stack capable of scaling for future AI initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect) highly desirable.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure; exposure to AWS or Google Cloud a plus.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates) and scripting (PowerShell, Python).
• Solid understanding of virtualization, containerization, serverless computing, and AI/ML cloud services.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Cloud Governance & Security
  • Demonstrated success implementing governance frameworks, security policies, and identity/access management (Azure AD, RBAC).
  • Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., ISO, SOC, GDPR) and data privacy regulations.
• Migration & Modernization
  • Hands-on experience migrating applications/databases from on-premise to cloud, emphasizing minimal disruption.
  • Strong background in refactoring or re-platforming legacy systems to modern, cloud-native architectures.
• Soft Skills
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, working across diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Eagerness to learn new technologies, stay updated on industry trends, and adapt to evolving business needs.

At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.

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EEO Statement:

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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.