A Day in the Life: Engineer II, Cloud
The Engineer II, Cloud, reporting to the Manager, Infrastructure, plays a critical role in the design, implementation, and ongoing support of Trinity Logistics' cloud infrastructure across Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. As a core member of the Cloud Infrastructure group, you will partner closely with the Cloud Engineering Team, Technology Services senior staff, and leadership to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions that keep business operations running smoothly. In this role, you'll take ownership of cloud infrastructure design, system uptime, automation, and optimization-while serving as the lead for Cloud Infrastructure on technology initiatives and company-wide projects. From day-to-day administration to strategic planning, your work ensures both stability and innovation across Trinity's technology ecosystem.
Grounded in Our Core Values
Personal. Service. Excellence.
We share a passion for serving others and take extreme ownership of creating the best possible experience. Make It Happen.
With integrity, we persist through challenges and deliver beyond expectations. We Not Me.
Through listening and collaboration, we selflessly solve problems and create shared success. You'll bring these values to life daily-collaborating across teams, delivering dependable infrastructure, and continuously improving how technology supports the business.
Essential Skillsets: Is This You?
Cloud Infrastructure
Plan, document, administer, and maintain hosted and cloud infrastructure in alignment with Technology Services standards.
Design and implement cloud monitoring tools to provide visibility into performance, capacity, utilization, and system health.
Develop and maintain cloud systems following the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability across AWS and Azure environments.
System Administration
Senior-level administration of Linux and Windows systems.
Support DevOps initiatives and cloud-based development workflows.
Design and execute tests and evaluations of IaaS systems.
Develop and maintain processes for backups, archival and purge cycles, patch management, security updates, and data center maintenance.
Perform day-to-day administration of AWS and Azure resources, proactively monitoring and resolving issues.
Maintain infrastructure standards, governance processes, and performance metrics to ensure enterprise value delivery.
Security & Compliance
Design and maintain operating systems, backup solutions, and disaster recovery strategies.
Perform scheduled disaster recovery and business continuity exercises in cloud environments.
Participate in annual penetration testing with third-party vendors.
Ensure compliance with industry and Trinity standard practices.
Assist in the development of security policies, standards, and procedures.
Implement and maintain AWS and Azure security best practices in partnership with the Security Team.
Provide system testing and quality assurance for new and updated systems.
Automation
Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline deployment and management.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
Assist with automation practices that promote consistency, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Collaboration & Documentation
Work closely with the Cloud Engineering Team, Technology Services leadership, and cross-functional partners on new initiatives and break/fix requests.
Develop and maintain accurate documentation for cloud infrastructure systems.
Contribute to future-state planning, technical roadmaps, and enterprise architecture alignment.
Performance Monitoring & Optimization
Monitor infrastructure performance, capacity, and system response times.
Maintain monitoring configurations for all critical systems.
Develop and implement best practices around performance SLAs.
Provide cost optimization reporting to Infrastructure leadership.
Job Requirements: Is This You?
Education & Experience
BA/BS (4-year degree) or equivalent experience.
6+ years of Linux administration, including recent cloud-based experience.
Experience administering AWS Cloud, Azure Entra (Azure AD), Fortinet, LAN/WAN networks, and DNS.
Experience with automation tools such as Bash, Ansible, Python, and platforms including Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
Experience administering database systems (MySQL).
Technical Proficiency
Strong knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, DRS, SES, and more).
Proficiency deploying and administering REST APIs.
Experience with cloud monitoring tools such as Datadog and Rapid7.
Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies.
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator) are a plus.
Professional Attributes
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Ability to quickly learn, apply, and support new technologies.
Outstanding problem-solving skills and a strong sense of urgency.
Commitment to continuous learning and living Trinity's Core Values.
Work Environment / Physical Demands
This role operates in a physical office environment with hybrid (partially remote) eligibility.
Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, and use hands and arms.
Ability to lift objects up to 10 pounds.
Participation in on-call rotation support is required.
Additional Responsibilities
This job description does not imply that these are the only duties required. Team Members may be asked to perform additional job-related tasks as needed to support business objectives.
EEO Statement
Trinity Logistics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants and Team Members are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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Trinity Logistics, Inc
Dec 17, 2025