Sr. Systems Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure - job 5 of 20

As a Sr. Systems Engineer focusing on Cloud Infrastructure at Visa, your key responsibilities include designing and implementing secure and scalable cloud solutions, promoting DevOps principles through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption, and collaborating with Cloud Architects. Additionally, you will be expected to establish standard foundational services, maintain the security and performance of applications, and create best practices for cloud provisioning across various public cloud environments.

To qualify for the Sr. Systems Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure role at Visa, candidates should have significant experience in cloud technologies, specifically with major platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. Familiarity with Kubernetes, microservices architecture, and automation practices is essential. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate a solid understanding of DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and have experience with CI/CD pipeline automation.

Visa focuses on delivering a robust security posture through the Sr. Systems Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure role by following best practices in cloud architecture, utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform and CloudFormation, and integrating security tools like SIEM. Continuous monitoring and compliance checks are also part of the process to ensure the highest security standards are met.

In the Sr. Systems Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure role at Visa, you'll work with a range of innovative cloud technologies including AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, and various IaC tools such as Terraform and Pulumi. You'll also engage in CI/CD processes to automate deployments and manage logging and monitoring for the continuous improvement of cloud applications.

The Sr. Systems Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure position at Visa is a hybrid role. This means some days will be spent in the office, while others can be worked remotely. Your exact office presence will be discussed and established in collaboration with your hiring manager, allowing for flexibility in balancing your work environment.

In responding to this question, highlight specific IaC tools you've used, such as Terraform or CloudFormation, and describe a project where you successfully implemented IaC. Discuss how it helped streamline workflow, reduced manual configuration errors, and facilitated better environments for application deployment.

To answer this, discuss your familiarity with security best practices, tools like SIEM for monitoring, and your approach to incorporating security into the development process. Additionally, mention maintaining strong IAM policies and keeping up with compliance regulations as key considerations.

Use this opportunity to showcase your problem-solving skills. Provide a detailed example of a specific issue, the steps you took to assess and resolve it, and the outcomes that illustrate your ability to handle challenges effectively in a cloud setting.

Emphasize the importance of communication and alignment with stakeholders. Discuss your experience working cross-functionally to discuss requirements, present solutions, and gather feedback to ensure the development of effective cloud solutions that meet the organization's needs.

Talk about your familiarity with specific automation tools like Jenkins for CI/CD, Terraform for IaC, and your rationale for preferring certain tools. You may want to highlight features like ease of integration with cloud providers, and how they improve efficiency and reduce deployment times.

Provide insights into strategies and architectures you’ve implemented, such as load balancing, redundancy using multiple availability zones, and automatic failovers all contributing to maintaining high availability and performance in cloud environments.

Describe past projects where you've worked within multi-cloud systems and the challenges faced. Outline your strategies for ensuring compatibility, consistency, and standardization across different cloud services.

Illustrate your hands-on experience deploying and managing applications using Kubernetes. Discuss any specific projects or environments you've set up, and how Kubernetes helped improve scalability and manageability of your applications.

Share your approach to cloud infrastructure design, focusing on principles such as scalability, security, cost efficiency, and adherence to industry standards. Mention your experience documenting and implementing best practices within your team and organization.

Discuss the resources you engage with, such as technical blogs, webinars, and industry conferences. Highlight any communities you are a part of and how continuous learning plays a vital role in your professional development in the rapidly evolving cloud landscape.