[Remote] Senior Cloud Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Soteria is a SOC 2 Type II certified Managed Service Provider and Cloud Solution Provider delivering secure, scalable, modern IT solutions to clients in the insurance and financial services industries. They are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and management of complex cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments, while driving Infrastructure as Code practices and serving as a senior technical resource for both internal teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, CloudFormation)
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline to support continuous integration and delivery
• Manage cloud governance, cost optimization, and resource lifecycle across multi-cloud environments
• Implement and maintain security posture using native cloud tooling (Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Defender for Cloud)
• Engage directly with clients to understand requirements, define solutions, and communicate implementation plans clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Translate business requirements into well-documented cloud architectures, no handholding required
• Participate in discovery calls, technical reviews, and ongoing client relationship management
• Design and enforce identity and access management solutions across Entra ID (Azure AD), AWS IAM, and integrated third-party platforms (Okta, Duo)
• Align implementations with security frameworks including NIST and CIS; support SOC 2 compliance requirements
• Automate infrastructure deployments, lifecycle management, and routine operational tasks using PowerShell, Python, AWS CLI, Azure CLI, and Graph/AWS APIs
• Build and maintain thorough technical documentation: architecture diagrams, runbooks, SOPs, and implementation records
• Establish reusable patterns, templates, and modules to accelerate future delivery
• Support the build-out of AI-ready cloud environments, including compute configurations, secure API connectivity, and data pipeline infrastructure that supports AI/ML workloads
• Collaborate with internal teams on Soteria's AI governance and adoption initiatives, contributing cloud expertise to responsible AI deployment
• Stay current on emerging AI infrastructure patterns (LLM hosting, vector databases, retrieval-augmented generation architecture) and bring relevant recommendations forward
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure and endpoint issues
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical workshops or knowledge-sharing sessions
• Contribute to Soteria's engineering standards, toolchain decisions, and delivery practices

Skills

• 7+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering with hands-on delivery across both AWS and Azure
• Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code — Terraform required; experience with ARM/Bicep or CloudFormation a plus
• Azure: Azure DevOps, Entra ID (Service Principals, Managed Identities), Security Center, Conditional Access, Policy, Microsoft Intune
• AWS: EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation/CDK, AWS Organizations, Control Tower, Security Hub, GuardDuty
• Advanced scripting skills in PowerShell and/or Python; experience with Azure CLI, AWS CLI, and REST/Graph API integrations
• Working knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CIS) and how they apply to cloud design decisions
• Familiarity with AI/ML workload infrastructure — including API-connected services, compute requirements, and data architecture patterns that support AI deployment at scale
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — you can explain complex infrastructure decisions to a client stakeholder and a junior engineer in the same afternoon
• Demonstrated experience creating architecture documentation, runbooks, and technical SOPs
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience
• Advanced Azure networking: VNet, vWAN, Firewall, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, Private Link
• AWS networking: Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, WAF, CloudFront
• Observability and monitoring: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights; AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail
• Disaster recovery and backup strategies across cloud platforms
• DevSecOps methodologies and toolchain integration
• Cloud cost management and FinOps practices (Azure Cost Management, AWS Cost Explorer)
• Identity platforms: Okta, Duo, or similar IAM integrations

Benefits

• Medical Three Regence plans; HDHP with HSA option. Employee-only from $0/mo.
• Dental & Vision MetLife PPO/Vision. $0/mo dental; $180 vision allowance.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Employer match 3–5% via Vestwell. Eligible at 6 months.
• Semi-Annual Bonus Eligible employees, based on individual + company performance.
• PTO 15 days, refreshing annually. 10 paid holidays incl. floating day.
• Life & Disability $50K employer-paid life/AD&D. Voluntary STD/LTD at 60% income.
• EAP Free, confidential counseling, legal, financial & life guidance.
• Supplemental Coverage Accident, critical illness, group legal, and Aura ID protection.
• Tech Kit Full equipment provided. Work from wherever you do your best work.
• Emergency Savings Optional savings account through Vestwell alongside your 401(k).

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