Cloud Engineer
Respec
Design, build, migrate, and operate secure AWS environments for various projects.
10 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Albuquerque, NM
Hybrid
Company Size
565 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Environmental Services
Geospatial Services
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Public Safety
Education
Healthcare
Industrial
Military
Energy Upgrades
Renovations
Role
What you would be doing
aws architecture
cloud migration
cost optimization
database management
iac automation
security management
- Establish reliability: monitoring/alerting, patching, backup/restore, performance tuning, capacity planning.
- Architect, build, and operate AWS environments (dev/test/UAT/prod) for web, data, and GIS workloads.
- Manage core AWS services: EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, ALB/NLB, Auto Scaling, Systems Manager, CloudWatch/CloudTrail.
- Execute migrations (lift-and-shift/re-platform); plan cutovers, validations, and rollback strategies.
- Optimize cost with tagging, budgets, lifecycle policies, and rightsizing.
- Stand up basic databases (Oracle/SQL Server/Postgres on RDS or EC2), manage connectivity, and perform backups/restores.
- Engage with PMs and stakeholders to clarify requirements, report status, and mitigate risks.
- Implement automation using IaC (CloudFormation or Terraform) and scripting (PowerShell/Bash/Python).
- Apply security best practices: least-privilege IAM, encryption, key/secret management, logging/guardrails.
- Provide occasional Tier II/Tier III escalation support during cutovers or incidents.
- Create documentation (diagrams, runbooks, SOPs) and share knowledge with the team.
What you bring
aws
servicenow
docker
terraform
aws certification
5-7 years
- Clear communicator with solid troubleshooting and documentation habits.
- Familiarity with ITSM environments (ServiceNow) and ITIL practices.
- Foundational DBA skills for Oracle/SQL Server/Postgres (deploy, configure, connectivity, backup/restore).
- Knowledge of HA/DR patterns (multi-AZ, read replicas, snapshots) and cost/performance trade-offs.
- Experience with containers (Docker, ECS/EKS basics) and CI/CD (GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps/Jenkins).
- Hands-on with IaC (CloudFormation or Terraform) and scripting (PowerShell/Bash/Python).
- Collaborative, documentation-first approach; comfortable explaining trade-offs to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Able to work onsite in Albuquerque 3 days per week.
- Strong grasp of AWS operations, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN concepts), and observability.
- Configure networking: VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups/NACLs, DNS; support VPN/Direct Connect concepts.
- Occasional after-hours work for migrations, maintenance windows, or incidents; primary help desk covered by others with escalation to this role as needed.
- 5–7 years of IT/cloud engineering experience with production AWS workloads.
- Exposure to Azure; familiarity with GCP helpful.
- AWS certification (Solutions Architect Associate, SysOps Administrator, or Developer) or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Hybrid model: 3 days onsite in Albuquerque for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days/week in office; 2 days remote
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development and Training
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1969
Company Founding Year
The company was established in 1969, marking its origins as a specialized consulting and engineering firm.
Revenue $150M
Annual Revenue
Maintains a steady revenue around $150 million, reflecting consistent growth through strategic acquisitions.
100M Rows Migrated
Legacy Data Migration
Notable for complex projects, including the migration of 100 million rows of legacy data.
- Grew from geology roots into a multidisciplinary firm with global reach and diverse expertise.
- Structured across divisions including Mining & Energy, Water & Natural Resources, Data & Technology, and more.
- Typical projects span from mine planning and watershed restoration to IT systems and GIS mapping.
- Acquired niche firms like Geothermal Resource Group and Enviromin to broaden subsurface and environmental capabilities.
- Notable for tackling complex challenges—such as protecting Mt. Rushmore.
- Operates from multiple US offices and supports projects in North and South America, Europe, and beyond.
- Combines engineering, environmental science, and custom technology to solve real-world, hard‑to‑solve problems.
- Prefers hands‑on, problem‑solving jobs in areas like cavern storage, stormwater design, and 3D geology modeling.
- Passion – 'Our work is our passion… drives us to seek solutions for difficult problems in new and innovative ways.'
- Accountability – 'We are accountable to our words and to our actions… doing what we say we will do.'
- Caring – 'Caring applied to our families, our coworkers, our partners and our communities and demonstrate dedication through our actions.'
- Teamwork – 'We work together and collaborate for our collective success… sense of teamwork is extended into our relationships with our partners.'
- Know‑how – 'Know‑how defines the core of who we are… ingenuity, aptitude, and skill… knowing how to get things done.'
- Entrepreneurial spirit – 'RESPEC has always valued a curious, entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging our employee‑owners to nurture their passions and grow their careers.'
Since 2020
Active CCUS Projects
Partnership in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects has been ongoing since 2020.
Six Projects
CCUS Initiatives in U.S.
Initiated six CCUS projects in the United States, contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.
- Supporting geothermal, hydrogen, and energy storage projects as key components of clean-energy initiatives.
- Specializing in sustainable engineering practices such as biogas recovery, water reuse, and environmental product declarations.
- Aiming for net-zero carbon outcomes through advanced CCUS modeling and advisory services.
100% Employee-Owned
Ownership Structure
The company is fully owned by its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), fostering a culture of accountability and shared ownership.
3.3/5
Diversity & Inclusion Rating
The company has received a Glassdoor rating of 3.3 out of 5 for its Diversity & Inclusion practices.
- Flexible work schedules and remote work options across all job postings.
- Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement to support different employee life stages.
- Gender statistics not publicly disclosed.
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