Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
This Cloud Engineer will be responsible for implementing and managing cloud-based services to support workloads running in or migrating to the cloud. The successful Cloud Engineer candidate will be expected to
Build and maintain secure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, including landing zones, networking (VNETs, hub-spoke), and shared services (CI/CD, data pipelines).
Develop and manage reusable IaC modules and deployment pipelines to support scalable and consistent provisioning of cloud resources and PaaS components (e.g., App Services, Kubernetes, API gateways).
Ensure operational excellence by implementing observability, security controls, backups, cost optimization, tagging, quotas, and policy enforcement across cloud environments.
Work with business units to implement additional functionality that would leverage cloud computing resources.
Essential Functions:
Provide ongoing support for application runtimes in PaaS implementations
Leverage cloud-native technologies to support cloud migration efforts
Implement simple, secure and reliable cloud-based services
Troubleshoot problems impacting the delivery of cloud-based solutions
Work with internal customers to assist in translating business needs into technical requirements and solutions that meet PJM’s security standards and policies
Characteristics & Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or equivalent work experience
1-3 years of experience implementing application workloads in public cloud
1-3 years of experience with day-to-day management of cloud implementations
Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail
Ability to visualize and solve complex problems
Ability to apply analytical and mathematical solutions
Ability to document technical solutions
Experience with web services (RESTful) and other non-UI interfaces
Preferred:
1-3 years of demonstratable experience providing production support of services with Azure cloud platform and implementing PaaS solutions in Azure cloud
Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
Top Skills
What We Do
PJM Interconnection manages the high-voltage electric system that provides power to 65 million people in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia. It's the largest power grid in North America.
As a neutral, independent party, PJM administers a competitive wholesale electricity market. PJM’s long-term regional planning process provides a broad, interstate perspective that identifies the most effective and cost-efficient improvements to the grid to ensure reliability and economic benefits.
PJM serves all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
An independent board oversees PJM’s activities. Effective governance and a collaborative stakeholder process help PJM achieve its vision: “To be the electric industry leader – today and tomorrow – in reliable operations and efficient wholesale markets.”
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