Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

Blackbaud

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Blackbaud unleashes the potential of the people and organizations who change the world, and we’re growing our team. As the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact, expand what is possible across the nonprofit and education sectors, at companies committed to social responsibility, and for individual change makers.

Our culture is defined by remote-first flexibility, so you can grow and lead from anywhere, with close connection to leadership. We invest in innovation and education to fuel new ways forward, while always seeking out opportunities to give back. Every day, we aim higher, expanding what’s possible for those who change the world.

As part of the Cloud Health & Governance team, we take a security first approach working closely with enterprise architects and cloud operation teams to further define standards around cloud operations to ensure a uniform approach to a multi-cloud environment.

What you'll do:: 

We are looking for a senior AWS Cloud Engineer with a growth mindset aligned to business objectives and great communication skills to strategically develop maturing cloud operations. Security hardening and fortification will be a top priority that should be the cornerstone of future standards, intended to reduce risk and drive a positive corporate reputation for our customers. This will enable us to ensure optimized spend and waste reduction in the cloud and align with our security first approach.

  • Partnering with the Security, App Management and App Engineering to continually review and understand new industry security threats in the cloud 
  • Pursue opportunities to further operational excellence by increasing efficiency and reducing risk, complexity, waste and cost 
  • Partner with key stakeholders to establish technical direction and negotiate technical decision points to drive innovative solutions 
  • Drive technical design and validation, while ensuring implementation aligns with our technical strategies and strategic business goals 
  • Developing, enhancing and maintaining established enterprise cloud governance standards with an emphasis on security fortification 
  • Drive transparency across the enterprise through regular collaboration with cloud stakeholders & senior leadership 
  • Keep a finger on the pulse of cloud technology through an investment of time in the areas of professional development 

What you bring: 

  • 3+ years of experience in the implementation of cloud technologies (AWS) and an understanding of SAAS, PAAS, and IAAS models ; AWS Control Tower preferred
  • AWS Solutions Architect certification or better: In Depth
  • Working knowledge of common scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, bash, , etc) 

Working knowledge of infrastructure as code (IAC) concepts 

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Blackbaud is a remote-first company which embraces a flexible remote work culture. Blackbaud supports hiring and career development for all roles from the location you are in today!

Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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The starting base pay is $117,200.00 to $157,500.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations.

Benefits Include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Remote-first workforce
  • 401(k) program with employer match
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Volunteer for vacation
  • Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging
  • Pet insurance, legal and identity protection
  • Tuition reimbursement program
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