Operations Engineer (Cloud)
Stifel Financial Corp. - Memphis, TN
Hiring: Operations Engineer (Cloud) Company: Stifel Financial Corp. Location: Memphis, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 13:35:41 Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Bash, CI/CD, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Datadog, Docker, EC2, ECS, EKS, Git, GitHub Actions, IAM, IaC, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Linux, PowerShell, Python, S3, Splunk, Systems Engineering, Terraform, VPC, Wealth Management About the job Experience: •Minimum Required: 5+ years of experience in cloud/platform engineering, DevOps/SRE, or systems engineering. Demonstrated experience implementing and testing DR strategies in AWS. Experience building and maintaining IaC and automation via scripting. •Cloud: AWS (IAM, VPC, EC2, EBS, S3, CloudWatch), AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS). •IaC: Terraform or CloudFormation preferred. Required Skills: •The Operations Engineer will develop scalable IaC modules and automated workflows that make recovery predictable, observable, and easier to operate across multiple applications and environments. Qualifications: •Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting AWS cloud platform and resiliency solutions, including disaster recovery planning, testing, and operational support. •Proficiency with IT systems, including cloud services, networking, data storage, and compute; experience with backup/replication and cloud resiliency methods is desired. •Proficiency with automation and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform preferred) and scripting (Python, PowerShell, and/or Bash) to create repeatable operational workflows. •In-depth knowledge of disaster recovery concepts, including RTO/RPO definition, runbook development, recovery validation, and continuous improvement through testing and remediation. •Operational familiarity with industry standards and guidance such as ISO 22301, FFIEC guidelines, NIST SP 800-34, and ITIL, and the ability to apply those expectations in a cloud context. •Business understanding and the ability to apply technology solutions to business resiliency, risk reduction, and service continuity objectives. •Analytical skills and the ability to interpret cloud usage/cost data into actionable insights; familiarity with FinOps practices and tools such as Apptio Cloudability or AWS Cost Management is desired. •Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear technical documentation and present to influential audiences. •Demonstrated capacity to work calmly under pressure and with tight deadlines, including during DR tests, incidents, and recovery activities. •Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent relevant experience. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!