Cloud Engineer (Advisor)
Role summary
A Cloud Engineer (Advisor) is sought to design, develop, and optimize secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions across enterprise environments. This hybrid role, based in Plano, TX or Reston, VA, requires over 10 years of experience, with a minimum of 6 years in cloud engineering. The position emphasizes multi-cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code. Responsibilities include implementing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure with tools like Terraform and Python, and ensuring system performance and security. The role also involves strategic planning, mentoring junior engineers, and providing technical advisory to stakeholders.
Cloud Engineer (Advisor)
Location:
Plano, TX / Reston, VA (Hybrid)
Work Type:
Full-Time
Overall 10+ years of experience
The
Cloud Engineer (Advisor)
is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions across enterprise environments. This role focuses on multi-cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code to support mission-critical applications.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise along with the ability to influence cloud strategy and mentor engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Engineering
• Design and implement scalable, fault-tolerant cloud architectures
• Build and manage multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Develop secure and highly available infrastructure solutions
DevOps & Automation
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
• Automate infrastructure using IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Develop scripts and automation using Python and other tools
Program Execution & Strategy
• Develop and execute cloud infrastructure strategies
• Align cloud solutions with business goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Optimization & Performance
• Monitor and optimize cloud performance and scalability
• Use analytics and KPIs to improve platform efficiency
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and system issues
Leadership & Collaboration
• Mentor and guide junior engineers
• Provide technical advisory to stakeholders
• Develop technical documentation and executive presentations
Must-Have Qualifications
• Minimum
6+ years of cloud engineering experience
• Strong experience with
AWS (mandatory), Azure, or GCP
• Expertise in
DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Experience with
Python scripting and automation
• Strong knowledge of
networking, security, and cloud architecture
• Experience designing
fault-tolerant and highly available systems
Preferred Qualifications
• Cloud certifications (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Experience in
enterprise / mission-critical environments
• Experience with
cloud-native tools (Lambda, SNS, etc.)
• Strong understanding of compliance and security frameworks
Core Competencies
• Cloud architecture and engineering
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Leadership and mentoring
• Strategic thinking
Work Environment
• Hybrid work model (Plano, TX / Reston, VA)
• Enterprise-level cloud infrastructure environment
• Cross-functional collaboration
