Cloud Engineer II – NA

Synoptek; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Synoptek is seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize cloud environments across Azure and AWS. You will implement high-availability architectures, manage networking and security, and drive automation via Terraform, PowerShell, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities include migration support, monitoring with cloud native tools, and collaboration with security and engineering teams to optimize cost and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of related experience.
• 5–10 years of cloud/infrastructure experience with Azure and AWS.
• Experience deploying and securing cloud workloads; strong automation mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and manage cloud-native infrastructure across Azure and AWS.
• Implement HA/DR architectures, networking, VPNs, and firewall configurations.
• Automate cloud provisioning and deployments using Terraform and DevOps pipelines.
• Support cloud migration planning and execution activities.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure with Azure Monitor and CloudWatch; enforce security controls.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Cloud Security

Terraform

PowerShell

Python

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Networking

HA/DR

Incident Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Docker

AKS

ECS

CloudWatch

Azure Monitor

Cost Optimization

Root Cause Analysis

Automation Frameworks

Job description

Job Description

At Synoptek, we think globally and act locally. As the world's first Managed Experience Provider (MxP™), Synoptek provides world-class strategic IT leadership and hyper-efficient IT operational support, enabling our global client base to grow and transform their businesses. We are excited to have experienced continuous growth and, in keeping with that momentum, we are seeking to add talent to our team. When you partner with Synoptek, you engage with an ever-growing, ever-evolving IT organization that provides a high-caliber team, drives growth, and delivers clarity. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of this journey!!

Job Description

At Synoptek, we think globally and act locally. As the world's first Managed Experience Provider (MxP™), Synoptek provides world-class strategic IT leadership and hyper-efficient IT operational support, enabling our global client base to grow and transform their businesses. We are excited to have experienced continuous growth and, in keeping with that momentum, we are seeking to add talent to our team. When you partner with Synoptek, you engage with an ever-growing, ever-evolving IT organization that provides a high-caliber team, drives growth, and delivers clarity. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of this journey!!

Responsible for designing, deploying, maintaining, and optimizing cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS environments while supporting automation, security, migration, and operational excellence initiatives within enterprise cloud ecosystems.

Mandatory Skills

• Microsoft Azure
• AWS
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Cloud Deployments
• Infrastructure as Code
• Terraform
• ARM Templates
• CloudFormation
• PowerShell
• Bash
• Python
• DevOps
• CI/CD
• Azure DevOps
• Jenkins
• Cloud Security
• Networking
• HA/DR
• Incident Management

Role

Build, deploy, and manage cloud-native infrastructure across Azure and AWS; Implement and troubleshoot HA/DR architectures, networking, VPNs, and firewall configurations; Automate cloud provisioning and deployments using Terraform, PowerShell, CLI, and DevOps pipelines; Support cloud migration planning and execution activities; Monitor cloud infrastructure using Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, and third-party monitoring tools; Apply cloud security best practices including IAM, encryption, and compliance controls; Support cloud cost optimization and TCO analysis initiatives; Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and post-mortem documentation; Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and automation frameworks; Collaborate with architects, DevOps, and security teams on cloud operations and deployment initiatives; Mentor junior engineers and support operational improvements

Flsa

Exempt

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.

Location

Boise, Idaho, United States (USA)

Education Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, equivalent years of experience may be considered. The ratio is 1:1, meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience, and vice versa.

Desirable Skills

• Azure Solutions Architect Associate
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate
• Docker
• AKS
• ECS
• CloudWatch
• Azure Monitor
• Cost Optimization
• Root Cause Analysis
• Automation Frameworks

Experience

5 to 10 Years