Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Description: Cloud Automation Engineer III Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Automation Engineer III to join our Network and Cloud Services team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, automation frameworks, and DevOps practices, with at least seven years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated cloud solutions across multi-cloud environments. This position is on site 3 days a week.---Key Responsibilities:· Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, AWS Cloud Formation, and Azure Resource Manager.· Automate cloud provisioning, configuration management, and deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Pulumi, Jenkins).· Collaborate with cloud & network architects and development teams to implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions in AWS and Azure.· Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.· Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, cost, and security.· Provide proactive problem solving by identifying, testing, and implementing solutions to prevent issues before they arise.· Ensure compliance with security and governance policies through automated controls and audits.· Troubleshoot and resolve issues in cloud environments and automation pipelines.· Cross-train other team members.· Integrate security best practices into infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines.· Provide technical expertise in cloud automation technologies to support the company's IT initiatives.· Monitor cloud environments for security threats and anomalies using SIEM and cloud-native tools.· Manage identity and access controls using IAM policies, roles, and least privilege principles.· Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends to enhance automation capabilities.· Ensure seamless integration of automation tools with existing systems and networks.· Perform any additional duties assigned by management---Required Qualifications:· Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).· Minimum 7 years of experience in cloud engineering or automation roles.· Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS or Azure).· Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools.· Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).· Proven experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps methodologies.· Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).· Solid understanding of networking, security, and cloud-native services.---Preferred Qualifications:· Cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert certification).· Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., AWS Cloudwatch, Grafana, Dynatrace).· Proven experience with container technologies (Kubernetes & Docker)· Experience in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.---#advantagetech