Cloud Engineer - Focus: Container Infrastructure and Data Integration

Company: Elentic Technology Solutions
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Key Skills: Cloud Data Migration, Data Governance, IAM & Encryption, AWS / Azure / GCP, Docker & Kubernetes Location: Remote (Midwest candidates preferred) Travel: 25–30% to regional client sites (financial services sector) We’re seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to lead a focused client/vendor container installation and ensure seamless data integration for a banking client(s). Initial focus will be on Microsoft Azure but will expand to GCP and AWS. This role supports the migration of operational data to a cloud-based vendor provided data lake for secondary analytical use, with a strict focus on data security, access control, and minimal disruption to existing operational environments. This is a high-integrity data effort requiring careful handling of sensitive and regulated data in accordance with banking and cloud compliance standards. Responsibilities: - Conduct detailed source system assessments: SQL databases, flat files, CSVs, and structured logs - Design and implement client-centric cloud-native migration architectures using AWS, GCP, or Azure - Create documentation covering governance models, access policies, security configurations, rollback strategies, and validation procedures - Collaborate with client subject matter experts to establish approved governance models and security plans - Enable secure, incremental data transfers with strict adherence to governance protocols - Apply data encryption standards (at rest/in transit) and role-based access controls using IAM - Ensure vendor solution / containers fit within client container strategy and deploy with client-centric orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), or ECS) - Utilize Azure-specific tools such as Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Azure Data Factory, and Microsoft Fabric for data integration and orchestration - Configure logging, audit trails, and alerting to support full post-migration traceability - Provide training and support to client teams post-migration to ensure ongoing compliance and operational excellence Requirements: - 7 years of experience in cloud engineering and secure data migrations - Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, audit readiness, and security policies - Hands-on experience with cloud IAM, encryption protocols, VPC setup, and access control policies - Proficiency with containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, or ECS - Skilled at designing fault-tolerant data workflows with minimal system disruption - Familiarity with regulatory requirements in banking or other high-compliance industries Preferred Qualifications: - Cloud certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Engineer) - Experience working with financial institutions or regulated enterprise environments - Background in implementing cloud-native governance, data cataloging, or access review workflows - Experience authoring security plans, compliance checklists, and audit support documentation Duration and Rate: - Duration: 3–6 months (with opportunity to extend) - Rate: $60-$100/hr, depending on experience and certifications - Anticipate full-time with likely conversion to full-time employment (option to convert to client site also available) Company Description Elentic is a team of healthcare, data experts, cybersecurity, certified project managers, technical architects, and software engineers that specialize in transformational change. Architect, plan, manage and implement transformational or critical technology projects Align organizational priorities with architectural, application, and data strategy Mature business continuity and operational resiliency capabilities Protect established service level agreements with rigorous testing (functional and non-functional) Efficiently conduct impact-free implementation events with comprehensive risk mitigation, communication, vendor partnering and waved implementation events (i.e. comprehensive go-live command center driven events) Ensure compliance with corporate and government standards and policies Company Description Elentic is a team of healthcare, data experts, cybersecurity, certified project managers, technical architects, and software engineers that specialize in transformational change. Architect, plan, manage and implement transformational or critical technology projects Align organizational priorities with architectural, application, and data strategy Mature business continuity and operational resiliency capabilities Protect established service level agreements with rigorous testing (functional and non-functional) Efficiently conduct impact-free implementation events with comprehensive risk mitigation, communication, vendor partnering and waved implementation events (i.e. comprehensive go-live command center driven events) Ensure compliance with corporate and government standards and policies

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