Cloud Platform Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer in Saint Louis, MO.Summary:As part of the Data Management area, the Platform Engineer will be responsible for the analytic and reporting platforms. As a Platform Engineer you will be helping to configure application and platform architecture framework that will act as the foundational system layers for the company reporting and analytics. The position requires excellent communication skills and ability to articulate system designs and patterns to varying levels of leadership. This role will also bring you into contact with a diverse array of stakeholders ranging from IT to our analytics stakeholders across the firm.Responsibilities Install and maintain optimal on-prem and cloud-based reporting and analytical systems Scripting skills such as Bash & Python, as well as experience with Terraform, Ansible Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc. Package and deploy software on Windows and Linux, both on-prem and in the Azure cloud Leverage workflow tools to maintain accurate status of assigned tasks (JIRA, etc.) Configure and Integrate platforms with security protocols in support of SSO through Azure Active Directory via Kerberos/SAML Integration of reporting tools to various databases including SnowFlake, SQL Server, Oracle and Hadoop with an additive focus on user credential/database passthrough Monitor systems for performance using tools such as Wily, Grafana, and WireShark Debug complex internal and external infrastructure problems or limitationsREQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or another applicable field is preferred 3+ years of experience in a technical role installing and supporting reporting platforms Experience packaging, installing and configuring reporting solutions on-prem as well as in the cloud on Azure Advanced working knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure preferred Experience working with ETL tools and understanding of their needsKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.