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OCLC is seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer to drive the design, implementation, and operation of cloud platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. This hybrid role will focus on Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud to optimize cloud solutions for business-critical systems.

Responsibilities: Lead cloud infrastructure initiatives, establish best practices, provide guidance to technical teams, and optimize cloud-based performance and cost.

Skills: Expertise in Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, scripting for cloud management (Python or PowerShell), and writing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform.

Qualifications: 7 years of experience with cloud platforms, Azure Solutions Architect certification preferred, familiarity with compliance frameworks, and strong collaboration skills.

Location: Corporate Office in Dublin, United States of America.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $130,000 - $180,000.

Together we make breakthroughs possible.

At OCLC, we build technology with a purpose: to connect libraries and make knowledge accessible worldwide, because we believe that what is known must be shared. Our teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, hybrid cloud solutions, and other technologies that connect people and organizations to the information they need. We value the power of unique perspectives and experiences to unlock innovation. At OCLC, your ideas matter, whether you have two years of experience or 20. You’ll learn, create, and problem-solve with technologists, product developers, librarians, researchers, marketing pros, and support teams around the world.

Why join OCLC?

OCLC is consistently recognized as a best place to work by several independent programs Werecognize and rewardpeople and resultswith a comprehensive Total Rewards package. This means competitive compensation that reflects your unique contributions—performance, experience, and skills—along with exceptional benefits, including best-in-class health coverage, retirement plans with generous company contributions, and a commitment to your overall well-being.

• We know the best ideas don’t always happen at a desk. Take a walking meeting around our 100-acre campus or enjoy lunch on the patio.We’re committed to your success—both personally and professionally. Hybrid work environment: For many roles, three days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs.
• Free use of our on-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room
• Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC
• Health and wellness events
• Work environments with individual and team spaces and the latest technology tools
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships

Join us in transforming how people everywhere access informationand be part of a mission-driven team that makes a global impact.

The Job Details are as follows:

We are seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer with a strong focus on infrastructure to drive the design, implementation, and operation of our cloud platforms. You’ll be responsible for collaborating on cloud infrastructure initiatives, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across our environments. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business-critical systems. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud platforms while ensuring cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Establish best practices for implementing and operating cloud-based solutions in public cloud platforms like Azure, AWS and GCP
• · Advises on and implements the architecture and design of cloud environments
• · Leads and performs research and analysis to find solutions for complex business problems, as they relate to cloud infrastructure.
• · Helps continually improve ongoing reporting and analysis processes and automation
• · Provide guidance and support to technical teams during implementation of cloud solutions to help troubleshoot issues during operation
• · Collaborate with business to ensure cloud-based solutions align with organizational goals
• · Develop and maintain documentation, including architecture diagrams, policies/procedures and training materials
• · Monitor and optimize cloud-based infrastructure performance and cost
• · Analyzes and resolves technology and end user incidents during standard business hours or on-call rotations; Monitors issue resolutions and collaborates with the engagement teams and engineers when necessary to resolve and apply fixes. identify root cause, document problems, and implement preventive measures. ​

Qualifications

• 7 years of demonstrated experience in Microsoft Azure, Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification preferred
• · Strong background knowledge with other cloud computing platforms including Microsoft 365, AWS, Google Cloud
• · Experience creating and maintaining scripts to manage cloud infrastructure and deployments using languages like Python or Powershell.
• · Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001/ 27017/ 27018, NIST, FedRamp, GDPR) with the ability to implement cloud solutions that adhere.
• · Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, systems engineers, and business stakeholders.
• · Experience mentoring other team members and driving cloud adoption strategies and ideas.
• · Ability to optimize cloud costs, performance, and resource utilization.
• · Proficient in writing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Bicep, or CloudFormation.
• · Deep understanding of IaC best practices, modularization, and version control.
• · Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 architecture and administration, specifically in using Entra for the administration of privileged access in Cloud Platforms.
• · Demonstrable teamwork skills and resourcefulness.
• · BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred
• · Certifications in AWS and GCP are a plus
• · Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.
• · Strong collaboration skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams, build positive working relationships, and contribute to shared goals. Must be able to communicate clearly, listen actively, and foster a cooperative team environment.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science related discipline required.

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be the principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.