First Advantage
Senior Cloud Engineer
36
eNPS Score
- Job Info
- Why First Advantage
At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.
Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.
What We Do:
We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster™ First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 30,000 clients. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 17 countries with about 5,000 employees, First Advantage performs over 100 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.
Who You Are:
- You are self-motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves." While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.
- As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.
- An Innovator — you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.
- A lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.
•Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based infrastructure for performance, scalability, and security.
•Monitor system health and optimize efficiency.
•Develop automation scripts for streamlined operations using Infrastructure as Code.
•Identify cost reduction and optimization opportunities.
•Collaborate with teams to deploy, monitor, and maintain cloud applications.
•Oversee deployment pipelines for smooth code integration and delivery.
•Implement and manage security measures, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
•Troubleshoot incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and prevent future issues.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud infrastructure with project needs.
•Provide technical guidance throughout the cloud solution lifecycle.
•Maintain documentation for architecture, configurations, and processes.
•Stay informed on cloud best practices and emerging trends.
What you’ll need to be successful
•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
•Relevant cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) preferred.
•Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms.
•Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Bicep, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
•Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
•Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
•Strong understanding of cloud security protocols and best practices.
•4-6 years of experience managing cloud infrastructure and applications.
•Experience designing and maintaining large-scale cloud environments.
•Strong problem-solving skills and incident response experience.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Adaptability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
•Experience in distributed teams and hybrid cloud environments preferred.
•Relevant cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) preferred.
•Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms.
•Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Bicep, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
•Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
•Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
•Strong understanding of cloud security protocols and best practices.
•4-6 years of experience managing cloud infrastructure and applications.
•Experience designing and maintaining large-scale cloud environments.
•Strong problem-solving skills and incident response experience.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Adaptability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
•Experience in distributed teams and hybrid cloud environments preferred.
What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!
You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!
Working at First Advantage
Overall Culture Score
4.6/5
CEO Score
Top
5%
Scott Staples
Top 5% of Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
Awards
Reviews from current employees
Our leadership team is focused on making First Advantage the best place to work at.
The transparency and openness was refreshing
The open communication, positive intent and drive to continue to grow together.
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Diversity at First Advantage
Top
25%
Gender Score
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Diversity Score
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Perks and Benefits
- Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
eNPS
| 53% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 30% | Passive |
| 17% | Detractors |
First Advantage's Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) is 36, as rated by 884 employees. This means 53% of First Advantage employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers today.
3 Cool Reasons to Work at First Advantage
- First Advantage is undergoing a technology transformation and is in a time of significant growth.
- The company is backed by Silver Lake Partners, the global leader in technology investing.
- It's a truly global organization with customers and teams members around the world.