Senior Cloud Engineer

Primekey Solutions AB; Stockholms län; Hybrid; SEK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Keyfactor is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design and evolve complex cloud infrastructure with autonomy. The role focuses on reliability, security, and scalability, and includes mentoring peers and leading cross-functional initiatives.

The position can be based in Stockholm with a hybrid work model and requires valid right to work in Sweden. The candidate will drive IaC, configuration management, and PKI tasks while collaborating across product and customer environments to ensure secure

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience and strong knowledge within their functional area.
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including native services and tooling.
• Deep hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerShell scripting (high complexity).
• Extensive Windows systems administration experience, including Windows Server Roles & Features and Active Directory.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage complex work and projects with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Owns and evolves Infrastructure as Code solutions across the cloud environment.
• Delivers design improvements that enhance scalability, reliability, and team efficiency.
• Provides technical guidance and review for less senior engineers.
• Designs and maintains complex configuration management solutions.
• Reviews and guides configuration work performed by other engineers.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of data center hardware and records activities.
• Performs PKI tasks for hosted environments and supports security posture.
• Designs and builds advanced automation using scripting and Azure-native services.
• Defines and improves monitoring, alerting, and observability strategies.
• Leads patch management strategies and drives process improvements.

Skills

Azure cloud

IaC

PowerShell

Windows Server

Active Directory

PKI concepts

Networking fundamentals

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Azure DevOps

CI/CD tooling

Configuration management

Monitoring tools

KVM

SSH

Job description

About Keyfactor

Our mission is to securely connect the world: humans, machines, and AI. Keyfactor is the leader in trust infrastructure for AI and machines, helping the world’s largest enterprises and government agencies take control of the cryptographic identities that safeguard every digital interaction. Behind the platform is a global team of people who care deeply about the work and each other. We move fast, think big, and show up for one another every day. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that brings out your best, we hope you’ll trust your future with Keyfactor!

Title: Senior Cloud Engineer

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Experience: Senior

Job Function: Cloud Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Computer and Network Security

About the position

The Senior Cloud Engineer designs, implements, and evolves complex cloud infrastructure and automation solutions with a high degree of autonomy. This role owns systems and solutions that have significant impact on service reliability, security posture, and operational scalability. Senior Cloud Engineers act as technical leaders within the team, contributing to standards, mentoring peers, and supporting cross-functional initiatives.

The position can based in our Stockholm, we follow a hybrid work model with excellent flexible working practices. Applicants must hold a valid Right to Work in Sweden.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Owns and evolves complex Infrastructure as Code solutions across the cloud environment
• Makes independent design decisions within established architectural standards
• Delivers improvements that enhance scalability, reliability, and team efficiency
• Provides technical guidance and review for less senior engineers

Configuration

• Designs and maintains complex configuration management solutions
• Defines configuration patterns and best practices used across the environment
• Reviews and guides configuration work performed by other engineers

Data Center Operations

• Maintains an accurate and up-to‑date inventory of all physical hardware within the data center, such as HSMs, USBs, Smartcards, SSDs and Shock‑Proof cases. Informs supervisor when certain materials are running low.
• Maintains detailed records of all data center operation activities, including changes to tamper evident bag numbers, incidents, and access to client materials. Follows proper procedures on strict guidelines for Root Signings, Disaster Recovery, CRLs and CSR signings. Ensures proper asset disposal procedures are followed.
• Is able to follow documented procedures on how to properly handle sophisticated hardware security modules and KVM devices. Can perform configurations of the hardware security module and KVM with supervision from more senior peers.

Task Automation

• Designs and builds advanced automation solutions using scripting, APIs, and Azure‑native services
• Drives automation initiatives that improve operational consistency and efficiency
• Supports process improvement through tooling and automation

Networking

• Designs and implements cloud networking solutions within approved security and compliance constraints
• Applies deep knowledge of networking protocols and standards to support hosted services
• Participates in compliance audits and provides technical input

Monitoring & Alerting

• Defines and improves monitoring, alerting, and observability strategies
• Ensures monitoring logic supports service reliability and rapid incident detection
• Mentors peers on monitoring best practices

Patch Management

• Leads patch management strategies and execution
• Resolves escalated patching issues and drives process improvements
• Contributes to the evolution of patching standards and practices

PKI Knowledge

• Applies strong understanding of PKI concepts in support of customer and hosted environments
• Performs PKI tasks for custom deployments
• Contributes to strategy and design discussions for hosted PKI services
• Produces technical documentation for PKI designs and processes
• Participates in cross‑functional certificate reviews

Product Knowledge

• Serves as a subject matter expert on Keyfactor’s hosted products
• Troubleshoots complex product issues across hosted environments
• Participates in strategy and design discussions for new product offerings
• Supports testing of new product versions and provides feedback to product teams
• Interfaces with customers on hosted architecture and security posture when required

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of related work experience and strong knowledge within their functional area
• Expert‑level knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including native services and tooling
• Deep hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools
• Advanced proficiency in PowerShell scripting (high complexity)
• Extensive experience with Windows systems administration, including Windows Roles & Features
• and Active Directory
• Advanced problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and attention‑to‑detail skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within and across cross‑functional teams
• Self‑motivated, able to manage complex work and projects to completion with minimal oversight
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Travel Requirements

• Up to 15% travel time required

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with experience.