SOLV Energy, LLC

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SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. Job Description Summary: The Cloud Systems Engineer will will manage, maintain, and support SOLV Energy’s Azure and AWS cloud-based infrastructure to ensure consistent, reliable, and secure operations, while maximizing the value of subscribed systems and services. This is a hands-on technologist role, reporting to the IT Infrastructure and Cloud Manager and will have responsibility for all aspects of the company’s cloud-based computing infrastructure and services. This role is hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Job Description: *This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned Position Responsibilities and Duties: Assess current Azure and AWS instance and create continuous improvement roadmap. Define cloud systems strategy to maximize the return on IT investments, while meeting or exceeding uptime and performance expectations. Drive the adoption of best practices in cloud architecture and operations, ensuring high standards of performance and security. Design, plan, and implement Azure and AWS based systems and services in support of functional, storage, compute, data integration, and systems security initiatives. Collaborate with SecOps and IT Operations teams to ensure that new or updated solutions and services comply with the enterprise cyber security standards. Proactively identify and apply system updates to prevent issues, strengthen security, tune performance, automate tasks, and manage costs. Monitor Azure and AWS systems operations and address alerts, anomalies, and issues. Develop and support Disaster Recovery, Backup, and retention policies on Azure and AWS platforms. Maintain zero trust endpoint security with tools such as Microsoft Defender Develop and implement training programs for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in Azure technologies Lead project planning and execution, ensuring timely delivery of cloud solutions and adherence to project timelines Manage cloud networking and security and monitor the logging of systems. Development and maintenance of IT policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with IT General Controls, provide needed information in support of audits and to substantiate process and controls compliance. Own and maintain enterprise monitoring and alerting platforms, including Zabbix and cloud‑native tools, to provide clear visibility into the health, performance, capacity, and availability of Azure and AWS environments. Build and support automation workflows using scripting and orchestration tools such as Ansible/AWX and operational runbooks to reduce manual effort, improve reliability, and streamline day‑to‑day operations. Identify and adopt practical AI‑assisted features within monitoring and automation tools to improve anomaly detection, alert quality, and operational insights, while ensuring decisions and remediation remain under engineering control. Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, related technology field, or equivalent combination of education and experience 10+ years overall IT infrastructure experience, including 5+ years building and operating production workloads in Azure or AWS at enterprise scale Expertise in Azure or AWS cloud systems oversight, performance tuning, and administration. Linux Operating System Experience / Knowledge Strong knowledge of cloud security technologies and best practices Expertise with Infrastructure as Code: design and security, configuration management, integration, deployment, performance monitoring and tuning, automation of infrastructure. Expertise with ARM templates and Terraform to enable automation. Expertise with Entra ID Administration Expertise with networking and networking protocols & services. Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash for automation Expertise with deployment techniques (and tools) in a distributed environment. Strong oral and written communication skills with a high degree of comfort with varying types of audiences Emotional intelligence, flexible work style, and excellent diplomatic skills across all levels of an organization Expertise designing and delivering complex solutions on time and with expected quality. Expertise supporting various compliance and regulatory frameworks. Advanced skills in performance tuning and optimization of cloud resources Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, work independently, manage time, and deliver on commitments. Hands‑on experience operating enterprise monitoring and alerting platforms Practical experience automating operational tasks using scripting and orchestration tools such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, and tools like Ansible or AWX. Familiarity with AI‑assisted features in monitoring or automation tools Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future. SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits: Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay. Compensation Range: $117,167.00 - $143,529.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team. In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting. Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter. Job Number: J12958 If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team. SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. We design, build and maintain utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation facilities across the United States. Our teams support projects from early engineering through long term operations and maintenance, giving employees opportunities to contribute across the full energy lifecycle. Our mission centers on strengthening communities and advancing the energy workforce. We focus on delivering projects that support long term economic growth and create pathways for skilled careers across the country. That commitment guides how we work with customers and how we support one another, rooted in our core values of Safety, Quality, Innovation and Teamwork. As a national organization, we offer broad opportunities to grow your career. Whether you work in the field or in an office role, you’ll find space to develop your skills, explore new directions and build a career that makes an impact. No matter where you begin, you join a capable team driving energy forward and helping build the foundation for the next generation of power in the U.S. Learn more at solvenergy.com SOLV Energy Is An Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.