Sr Cloud Engineer

What you’ll do as a Sr Cloud Engineer:

• Design and implement cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, ensuring alignment with business requirements and architectural best practices.
• Develop and maintain IaC using tools like Terraform and Ansible to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of cloud resources.
• Partner with development teams to integrate cloud best practices into the SDLC and contribute to the build-out and optimization of CI/CD pipelines.
• Engineer and support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), including deployment strategies and lifecycle management.
• Implement and enforce security controls and compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, NIST, SOC 2) in collaboration with the Information Security team.
• Set up and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, and cloud-native solutions (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).
• Analyze cloud usage and implement cost-saving strategies using tools like AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, or third-party platforms.
• Design and implement DR and HA strategies to ensure business continuity and resilience.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and open standards, identifying opportunities for innovation and operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Sr Cloud Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Five or more years of experience as a Sr. Cloud Engineer, architect or similar position
• Proven experience in a multi-cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP), with deep understanding of core services and cloud-native architectures.
• Advanced proficiency with Terraform and Ansible.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, routing, and firewall principles.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix and/or Windows administration.
• Experience with relational databases and cloud-native database services.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with observability tools and practices.
• Experience implementing security controls and working within compliance frameworks.
• Passion for open standards and interoperability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Google Professional Cloud Engineer, Microsoft Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent preferred.
• Familiarity with Istio, Linkerd, Kong, or Apigee.
• Experience with cost analysis and optimization platforms.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business value and influence decision-making.

Pay:

$130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Round Rock, TX 78683