CLOUD ENGINEER (HYBRID, ANY US OFFICE)

If you are a technical professional looking for an opportunity to showcase your exceptional cloud expertise, then we would like to meet with you!

The Cloud Engineer designs, deploys, manages, and supports cloud solutions running on AWS, Azure, and Google cloud platforms.  Working with various functions in the IT department and Data Science, this position serves as a technical lead and primary point of contact for cloud-based projects, migrations, and integrations.  This position requires hands on experience working with cloud services in a hybrid environment. The Cloud Engineer will communicate and work with external partners and every management level across the firm.  The Cloud Engineer will keep apprised of new and upcoming cloud technologies and will translate information policies into operational processes.  The Cloud Engineer is responsible for maintaining a high level of security and communicating security weaknesses and improvements to IT Security.     

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 900-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

You’ll Love It Here If You

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement
• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence
• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!
• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it’s harder or takes longer
• Are passionate about what you do

How You’ll Help Our Team Succeed

• Design and engineer cloud solutions leveraging AWS and Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Administer and support connectivity to cloud services over AWS Direct Connect and Azure Express Route.
• Deploy and develop cloud cost management, cloud budgeting, and cloud expensing capabilities at scale.
• Support applications hosted in cloud environments.
• Stay up to date on new and emerging security technologies.
• Research, design and implement new security technologies to benefit Cornerstone.
• Develop, manage, and update cloud related policies and procedures.
• Perform gap analysis against current and future requirements.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• 8 total years of experience that demonstrates increasing capability and responsibility; professional services experience preferred.
• 3+ cloud experience and supporting and administering AWS, Azure, O365.
• The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm
• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions
• The mindset to provide superior service
• Experience implementing Cloud technology migrations and integrations.
• Familiarity with programmatic means of cloud administration, including the use of cloud API’s and Cloud formation Templates on AWS.
• Proficient in Cloud Cost Management and Optimization.
• Proficient in Backup and Disaster Recovery approach and design.
• UNIX/Linux experience required, server administration a plus.
• Cloud Professional Certification required (AWS Associate Solutions Architect and/or Microsoft Azure Associate Solutions Architect or similar).
• Other IT Certifications a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related IT field or equivalent industry experience.

Who We Are

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

The firm’s uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research.

FOR WASHINGTON, DC ONLY: Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position between $103,500.00 and $130,000.00.  A job offer will depend on how closely a candidate’s skills, experience and education match the requirements for the role.  In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes annual performance bonus and generous benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.