Cloud Engineer - Cloud Account Governance

Workday, Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. in Dublin, Ireland is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our CloudOps team and optimize our multi‑cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP with security and FinOps in mind.

You’ll implement guardrails, automate IAM provisioning, and collaborate with Security, Platform, and Development teams while leveraging AI tools like Cursor, Claude, and Gemini to accelerate cloud lifecycle workflows. This is a full‑time, on‑site role in Ireland.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on Cloud Engineering experience in multi‑account environments (GCP/AWS).
• Experience with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation) and scripting (Python/Go).
• Strong understanding of IAM concepts and cloud security basics.

Responsibilities

• Manage cloud account lifecycles and baseline configurations for AWS and GCP.
• Implement policy guardrails and baseline IAM configurations.
• Develop AI‑assisted automation to refactor IaC modules and automate checks.
• Provide responsive cloud access support and collaborate with Security, Platform, and Development teams.

Skills

AWS

GCP

Terraform

CloudFormation

IAM

Python

Go

AI tools

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python

Go

Job description

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun‑drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

The Cloud Account Governance team is the foundation of our secure, scalable, and efficient cloud architecture. We sit at the intersection of enterprise architecture, cloud security, and financial operations (FinOps)—ensuring that our multi‑cloud environment remains compliant, cost‑optimized, and frictionless for developers. Rather than acting as a traditional gatekeeper, our mission is to build automated guardrails, streamline account provisioning, and deliver clear policy frameworks that empower engineering teams to move fast without compromising security or budget.

About the Role

We are looking for a Cloud Engineer to join our CloudOps team in Dublin, Ireland, to help optimize our multi‑cloud infrastructure across our cloud service providers. Sitting directly at the intersection of developer velocity, data visibility, and cloud security, your focus will be ensuring our engineering teams gain safe, seamless, and automated access to cloud environments. You will also leverage modern AI‑assisted engineering tools (such as Claude, Cursor, and Gemini) to automate cloud lifecycle workflows, eliminate routine operational friction, and scale our platform infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Support Cloud Account Lifecycles: Provision and maintain AWS Accounts and GCP Projects while keeping cloud environments baseline-compliant.
• Maintain Cloud Safety Standards: Implement policy guardrails and baseline configurations using AWS Control Tower, GCP Organizational Policies, and Policy-as-Code tools.
• Build AI‑Assisted Automation: Use AI developer tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, Gemini) to refactor IaC modules, automate compliance checks, and streamline daily CloudOps workflows.
• Enable Engineering Teams: Provide responsive, helpful technical support for cloud access, account structures, capacity adjustments, and identity setup.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Security, Platform, and Development teams to refine IAM practices and support cloud security without slowing down development.

What You’ll Bring

• Cloud Platform Familiarity: Practical experience working with AWS (Organizations, Control Tower, SCPs) or GCP (Resource Hierarchy, Organizational Policies, Quotas).
• Infrastructure as Code & Scripting: Ability to write and maintain Terraform or CloudFormation, along with scripting skills in Python or Go.
• Identity & Access Knowledge: Understanding of core IAM concepts, Service Accounts, and Workload Identity across cloud platforms.
• AI Tooling Curiosity: Experience or interest in using AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude, Gemini) to write code, debug tasks, and improve productivity.
• Collaborative Mindset: Strong communication skills and a desire to partner with internal developers to solve technical challenges.

About You

• Basic Qualifications: 2‑4 years of hands‑on Cloud Engineering experience managing multi‑account/multi‑project cloud environments, with primary focus on GCP and strong proficiency in AWS. Hands‑on experience in cloud account lifecycle management, landing zones, and account governance (GCP Organizational Hierarchies/Policies, AWS Organizations, SCPs, GCP Org Policies, IAM).
• 2+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and version control, specifically writing, deploying, and maintaining production‑grade Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI coding and automation tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini) to augment daily development, debugging, and administrative workflows.

• Other Qualifications: Multi‑Cloud/Azure (Nice‑to‑Have): Basic familiarity with Azure governance structures (Management Groups, Subscriptions, Entra ID, ARM).
• Strong customer‑service mindset, with experience assisting development teams with cloud account access, quota management, and self‑service configuration troubleshooting.
• Developer mindset with 2+ years of scripting experience (Python or Go) for operational task automation, CLI tooling, and cloud API integration.
• Experience using AI to automate account lifecycle workflows, cloud provisioning, or internal developer platform tooling.
• Relevant AWS or GCP cloud certifications (e.g., GCP Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect).

Workday Pay Transparency Statement (For EU Locations Only)

Listed below is the base salary range applicable to this position. Workday pay ranges (and the precise pay offered to the successful candidate) are based on a number of objective criteria such as relevant experience and skills, and educational qualifications, level of responsibility, demands of the role, work location and business need. As part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants awarded by Workday Inc. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location Base Pay Range: €72,000 EUR - €108,000 EUR Ireland

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in‑person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in‑office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you’ll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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