Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Posting Organization:
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) was founded in 1961 and is a leading global conservation organization. With a mission to help people and nature thrive, WWF operates in over 100 countries worldwide. The organization partners with communities, companies, and governments to protect wildlife, conserve vital habitats, and advance sustainable solutions. WWF is grounded in science and driven by collaboration, focusing on conserving biodiversity, supporting resilient communities, and addressing climate change. The organization boasts nearly 1 million members in the United States and over 5 million globally, reflecting its extensive outreach and commitment to environmental conservation.

Job Overview:
In the role of Senior Cloud Engineer at WWF, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that the organization's technology systems are robust and secure, enabling impactful conservation efforts globally. Your primary responsibility will be to manage mission-critical cloud infrastructure that supports various conservation programs. This position is vital for the seamless operation of WWF-US and its network of Country Offices across South America, Central America, Africa, and Asia. Your work will ensure that critical systems remain operational, allowing teams to focus on their core mission of protecting nature at scale. You will be responsible for architecting and managing WWF's Azure environment, configuring security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security measures, designing backup strategies, troubleshooting networking issues, and serving as the go-to expert for complex Azure-related challenges. Your role will also involve occasional after-hours work for critical outages or planned maintenance, emphasizing the importance of uptime in WWF's operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Senior Cloud Engineer, your duties will include:

• Owning and architecting WWF's Azure infrastructure, including spinning up subscriptions, provisioning resources, and building/deploying virtual machines (VMs) in both production and staging environments.
• Configuring Microsoft Entra tenants, managing Single Sign-On (SSO) through Azure Enterprise Apps, and maintaining clean and secure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and user groups.
• Designing effective backup strategies and disaster recovery playbooks to ensure system resilience.
• Troubleshooting networking issues across Virtual Networks (VNETs), sites, and tenants, including firewalls, load balancers, and DNS configurations.
• Leading projects end-to-end, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
• Performing occasional after-hours or weekend work for critical outages or planned maintenance to ensure system uptime.

Required Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, candidates must possess a degree in IT or a related field, along with a minimum of 8 years of work experience, including at least 6 years in IT. Candidates must demonstrate strong technical and operational agility, with the ability to navigate complex business and cloud environments. A solution-oriented mindset and strategic collaboration skills are essential, as is the ability to multitask effectively. Candidates should also exhibit a growth mindset, continually expanding their expertise in evolving cloud, automation, and security technologies. Strong project management capabilities, including the development of comprehensive project plans, are also required.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have a degree in Information Technology or a related field. This educational background is essential for understanding the technical aspects of cloud infrastructure management and ensuring effective communication with technical teams.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of work experience, with at least 6 years specifically in IT. Extensive hands-on experience managing large-scale enterprise IT systems, particularly in Azure production environments, is required. Candidates should also have a history of applying structured thinking to diagnose complex cloud or hybrid system issues and develop scalable, sustainable solutions.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Spanish is mandatory for this position, as effective communication is crucial in a global organization like WWF. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered a plus, but English and Spanish are the primary languages required for this role.

Additional Notes:
Candidates must be currently based and authorized to work in one of the following countries to be eligible for this position: Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Suriname, or Guyana. The position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, and applicants must be legally authorized to work in the job's location. Salary and benefits for this position will be paid in local currency. Resumes and cover letters must be submitted in English to be considered for this position. WWF promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.