System Engineer II (Cloud)

Acuity is seeking a System Engineer focused on designing, configuring, and

maintaining cloud infrastructure platforms. This role plays a key part in

advancing Acuity’s cloud strategy, modernizing infrastructure, improving

reliability, and ensuring secure, compliant, scalable solutions that support the

business. This role owns the cloud platform and the Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

and CI/CD pipelines that provision and operate it. The position requires

collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and enable

efficient, consistent delivery of cloud services. The ideal candidate should

have experience with major cloud providers such as Microsoft Azure and AWS,

along with a strong understanding of cloud architecture, governance, and

operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure

solutions across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.

* Strong experience developing and operating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using

tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell, including modular design,

version control, and reusable patterns.

* Experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines that automate

infrastructure provisioning, validation, and deployment across environments.

* Familiarity with integrating infrastructure pipelines with source control

systems (e.g., Git-based workflows) and implementing automated testing,

security scanning, and promotion strategies.

* Understanding of Azure AD, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and related

technologies.

* Familiarity with administering Windows and Linux based operating systems.

* Knowledge of hybrid environments integrating on‑premises systems with cloud

platforms.

* Experience implementing governance and compliance through automation (e.g.,

policy-as-code, guardrails).

* Experience deploying generative AI services for use across the organization.

* Assist in establishing standards and trouble reporting procedures.

* Assist in system performance monitoring, reporting and tuning.

* Participate in the Disaster Recovery plan and rehearsals.

* Design new or revised architectures to include the software, hardware, and

communications to support the total requirements and provide for present and

future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.

* Remain abreast of company and industry directions.

* Regular and predictable attendance.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Computer Science, MIS or equivalent and

continued field specific education.

EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years practical experience in computer operations, applications and/or

technical support or information security.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

* A keen interest and aptitude for problem identification and resolution.

* Full understanding of operating system hardware, software, network

components, security, and/or database management system

* Ability to provide exact audit trials and recovery points during project life

cycles to ensure maximum system stability

* Ability to work cooperatively with technical and non-technical system users

and industry vendors.

* Good listening ability as well as the ability to competently train others.

* Willingness to respond to problems with little notice as well as to adjusting

off hours scheduling to meet company project installation dates.

* Be accountable and respond when reached out to for assistance during and

outside of typical work hours, this may include participating in an off-hour

call list.

*Acuity does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization. *

This job is classified as exempt.

The salary range for this position is $95,000-$125,000 annually. This salary

range is an estimate, and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s

education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

For this role, Acuity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a

generous 401(k) contribution, medical, dental, vision, life and disability

insurance, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, and more. A full

description of benefits and eligibility will be provided to candidates during

the hiring process.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are

considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical

disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic

information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or

any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the

performance of the work involved.

Acuity will include at least one in-person interview during the hiring process

for all positions.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations to apply or

during the interview process, including for in-person interviews, please contact

our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] [[email protected]]. Acuity

is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations during our recruitment

process for qualified individuals.