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Senior Cloud Infrastructure Technical Writer (AI, Private Cloud, Virtualization, Data Sovereignty)

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Remote (Global) Contract Senior 4w ago

About the role

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with exceptional technical & creative writing skills to create deep research-driven, thought-leadership blog articles on topics such as:

  • AI-Enabled Cloud Infrastructure
  • Private Cloud, Server Virtualization & Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)
  • Data Sovereignty & Compliance
  • Multi-cloud / Hybrid Cloud Architecture
  • Enterprise IT Modernization
  • VMware (vSphere, etc.)

This role goes beyond standard content writing — we need someone who can deliver research-backed, authoritative, and insight-driven content for enterprise decision-makers (CIOs, CTOs, IT Heads, DevOps leaders).

The ideal candidate should have experience & understanding of GEO, AEO and E-E-A-T SEO techniques.

Key Responsibilities

  • Write long-form, high-quality articles (1,500–2,500 words)
  • Conduct extensive independent research for every article
  • Add credible citations and references from sources such as:
    • Government announcements and official websites
    • University publications and whitepapers
    • Peer-reviewed journals
    • Recognized industry research reports
  • Include a minimum of 3 credible references per article
  • Add at least one relevant quote from a recognized industry expert, analyst, or thought leader to improve engagement and authority
  • Translate complex technical topics into clear, strategic, business-oriented narratives
  • Follow provided content outlines and keyword sets strictly align content with SEO, GEO, and AEO strategies

Required Technical Expertise

MUST-HAVE Background

  • 5+ years of experience in:
    • Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, hybrid cloud)
    • Virtualization (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Proxmox, HCI platforms)
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • AI infrastructure & GPU-enabled workloads
    • Kubernetes, containers, DevOps workflows
    • Storage systems (SAN, NAS, SDS)
    • Networking (SDN, hybrid connectivity)
    • Data sovereignty, compliance, and regulations

Content & Research Requirements

Every article must be:

  • Factually accurate and research-backed
  • Supported by minimum 3 authoritative references (hyperlinked)
  • Written with clear logical structure and strong narrative flow

Writers must:

  • Avoid generic or superficial writing
  • Provide data points, statistics, and real-world examples
  • Use credible and verifiable sources only

SEO, GEO, and AEO Writing Requirements

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Writers must:

  • Naturally incorporate primary and secondary keywords
  • Optimize:
    • Headings (H1, H2, H3 structure)
    • Meta descriptions (if required)
    • Internal linking opportunities
  • Maintain:
    • Keyword density balance (no keyword stuffing)
    • High readability and structured formatting

GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)

Content should be optimized for AI-driven search and generative engines (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini):

  • Write clear, authoritative, and factual content AI systems can easily cite
  • Include:
    • Definitions and concise explanations
    • Structured sections (FAQs, summaries, key takeaways)
  • Ensure:
    • High credibility and source-backed claims
    • Content is context-rich and semantically complete

AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)

Content must be suitable for featured snippets and direct answers:

  • Include:
    • Short, precise answer blocks
    • FAQ sections with structured Q&A
  • Use:
    • Bullet points, step-by-step lists, and summaries
  • Provide:
    • Clear, concise responses to likely user queries

Preferred Experience (Strong Advantage)

  • Experience writing about:
    • Virtualization & HCI solutions
    • Enterprise cloud transformation
  • Background in:
    • Pre-sales engineering / solution architecture
  • Familiarity with:
    • Gartner-style research and enterprise positioning
  • Experience targeting APAC & Middle East, Europe and LATAM markets

Deliverables

  • 6-8 articles per month (scalable)
  • Each article: 1,500–2,500 words
  • Includes:
    • Minimum 3 references (mandatory)
    • 1 expert quote
    • Strong structure (H2/H3 headings)
    • 100% original (not AI written) and plagiarism-free

Application Requirements

To apply, include:

  • 3–5 writing samples from previous jobs (cloud/IT-related only)
  • Brief overview of:
    • Technical expertise
    • Writing experience
  • Confirmation that you:
    • Are comfortable with research-heavy writing
    • Can include citations and expert quotes
    • Understand SEO, GEO, and AEO content practices

What We’re Looking For

A deep technical expert who can write authoritatively someone who combines:

  • Engineering knowledge
  • Research capability
  • Strategic content thinking
  • A long-term partner to build high-impact enterprise content

Long-Term Opportunity

You’ll work closely with a growing enterprise tech brand building influential, research-driven content for global (APAC, Middle East, Europe, LATAM - focused) markets.

Skills

AWSAzureCloud InfrastructureContainersData SovereigntyDevOpsGCPHCIHybrid CloudKubernetesMulti-cloudNutanixProxmoxPrivate CloudStorage SystemsVirtualizationVMwarevSphere

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