Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Posting Organization:
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) was established in 1961 and has since become 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 promote sustainable solutions. WWF is grounded in scientific research 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 reach and commitment to environmental conservation.

Job Overview:
In the role of Senior Cloud Engineer, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that WWF's technology systems are robust and secure, enabling the organization to effectively protect wildlife and engage communities in climate action. Your responsibilities will include managing mission-critical infrastructure that supports conservation programs across various regions, including South America, Central America, Africa, and Asia. You will be responsible for architecting and maintaining WWF's Azure environment, ensuring that critical systems remain operational so that teams can focus on their conservation efforts. This position requires a proactive approach to security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security and identity management, as well as the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues. You will also be expected to lead projects and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that everyone is informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

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

• Owning and managing WWF's Azure infrastructure, including creating subscriptions, provisioning resources, and deploying virtual machines (VMs) across production and staging environments.
• Configuring Microsoft Entra tenants, managing Single Sign-On (SSO) through Azure Enterprise Apps, and maintaining a secure and organized role-based access control (RBAC) system.
• Designing and implementing effective backup strategies and disaster recovery plans to ensure system resilience.
• Troubleshooting networking issues across virtual networks (VNETs), sites, and tenants, including managing firewalls, load balancers, and DNS configurations.
• Acting as the go-to expert for complex Azure, Entra ID, or Microsoft 365 issues, leading projects from inception to completion while keeping all stakeholders informed.
• Being available for occasional after-hours or weekend work to address critical outages or perform planned maintenance, emphasizing the importance of system uptime.

Required Qualifications:
To be considered 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, continuously expanding their expertise in cloud, automation, and security technologies. Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop 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 and management, as well as the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations in a professional environment.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of work experience, with at least 6 years specifically in IT. This experience should include managing large-scale enterprise IT systems and extensive hands-on experience with Azure production systems. Candidates should also have a proven track record of diagnosing and troubleshooting complex cloud or hybrid system issues and developing scalable solutions.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Spanish is mandatory for this position, as effective communication is crucial for collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered a plus but is not required.

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 candidates must be legally authorized to work in the job's location. Remuneration will be provided in local currency, and candidates are required to submit their resumes and cover letters in English to be considered for the role. 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.