Senior Cloud Engineer (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer in United States.

This role is designed for a highly skilled cloud professional to lead and manage cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments. You will optimize and secure Azure PaaS resources, automate workflows, and implement infrastructure as code to ensure system reliability and scalability. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to support internal applications, enhance CI/CD pipelines, and maintain enterprise-level security and compliance. You will also provide guidance on incident response, performance monitoring, and capacity planning. This remote role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, driving innovation and delivering critical cloud solutions across the organization.

Accountabilities:

• Administer, maintain, and optimize cloud and hybrid infrastructure, including application deployments and server builds.
• Design, implement, and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, or Bash for cloud orchestration and operational tasks.
• Lead deployment and release management, including CI/CD pipeline creation, blue-green, canary, and rolling release strategies.
• Configure and manage Azure PaaS services (App Service, AKS, Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, Application Gateway) and core Azure infrastructure (Storage, Networking, Compute).
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or Bicep for repeatable, reliable deployments.
• Monitor cloud environments using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and integrate with SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel).
• Maintain hybrid networking and security, including VPN, ExpressRoute, NSGs, firewalls, and load balancing.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and NIST, and monitor security posture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects, incident response, change management, and performance optimization.

• 6–10+ years in IT infrastructure or cloud operations, with 3–5 years focused on Azure PaaS services.
• Strong expertise with Azure App Service, AKS, Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and Application Gateway.
• Advanced scripting skills in PowerShell, with proficiency in Python or Bash.
• Extensive experience in CI/CD pipeline automation using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Solid understanding of cloud and hybrid networking, load balancing, and security controls.
• Proven track record in incident response, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Azure DevOps Engineer preferred.
• Familiarity with ITIL or DevOps change management frameworks and compliance monitoring.