Cloud Operations Engineer

Novalink Solutions; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, vision insurance (via州

ASRS Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Novalink Solutions in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Cloud Operations Engineer to lead orchestration and automation across enterprise cloud platforms using IaC, scripting, and SCM. The role focuses on deploying scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud services with AWS expertise.

You will partner with architects to define requirements, manage 24x7 operations, and ensure reliability across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS layers while maintaining documentation and best practices.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years managing enterprise public cloud environments and automated infrastructure.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and IaC tooling.

Responsabilidades

• Orchestrate and automate enterprise cloud platforms using IaC, scripting, and SCM.
• Own deployment, configuration, and operation of scalable cloud systems across IaaS and PaaS.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects to deliver robust and secure cloud solutions.
• Monitor, audit, and debug issues in 24x7 mission-critical environments.
• Implement security guidelines and cost-optimization measures across cloud environments.
• Document technical projects and maintain standards for cloud usage.

Conocimientos

Cloud infra

Systems admin

Automation & scripting

DevOps

AI tools usage

Networking

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related

Herramientas

AWS

Git/SCM

IaC

PowerShell

Python

Bash

JSON

CLI

Descripción del empleo

• Actual Job Title Cloud Operations Engineer
• Job Type FT Contract
• Date Opened 10/19/2026
• Target Date 10/21/2026
• City Phoenix
• State/Province Arizona
• Country United States
• Number of Positions 1

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Orchestration & Automation: Orchestrate and automate enterprise cloud platforms across the agency using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), scripting, and Source Control Management (SCM) platforms.
• Environment Management: Own the deployment, configuration, and operation of scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems across Public Cloud environments (IaaS and PaaS).
• Strategic Architecture & Delivery: Partner with enterprise architects to gather system requirements and deliver robust, secure, and resilient IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions adhering to cloud best practices.
• Operational Oversight: Proactively monitor, audit, and debug technical issues across complex application stacks involving virtualization, containers, and microservices in a 24x7 mission-critical environment.
• Security & Cost Governance: Implement agency security guidelines across all cloud environments and establish proactive operational cost-control and optimization mechanisms.
• Documentation & Standards: Author technical project documentation and maintain desk procedures and standards for cloud application protocols and platform usage.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Cloud Infrastructure: Strong knowledge and ability to create and administer cloud computing solutions - especially with AWS.
• Systems & Architecture: Thorough understanding of multi-tiered application architecture, with hands-on systems administration knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and Linux Server operating systems in virtualized environments.
• Automation & Scripting: 3-5+ years of experience automating operational routines using PowerShell, Python, Bash, JSON, or CLI tools.
• DevOps & Source Control: Proficiency in administering and utilizing Git/SCM platforms, modern DevOps automation workflows, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementations.
• AI-Assisted Engineering: Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging modern AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) to accelerate scripting, debug complex infrastructure issues, draft documentation, and optimize daily operational workflows.
• Enterprise Networking: Solid working knowledge of core networking principles, including DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, load balancing, and provider-level data flow controls.
• Professional Competencies: Demonstrated analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Ability to manage tasks independently with minimal supervision, adapt to shifting priorities, and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management Systems, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience), alongside 3-5+ years of experience managing enterprise public cloud environments and automated infrastructure.
• Cloud Certifications:
  • AWS: Associate or Professional level (Solutions Architect, CloudOps Engineer, DevOps Engineer).
  • Microsoft Azure: Associate or Professional level (Administrator or Solutions Architect).
• Specialized Cloud Skills: Proven track record in Cloud Cost Optimization, automated auditing/monitoring, and managing database deployments across public cloud service models.
• Work Schedule & Support: Standard business hours with participation in periodic after-hours operational change and maintenance windows.
• Benefits Structure: Benefits are managed through the contract staffing agency during the initial temp-to-hire phase. Upon conversion to a permanent role, employees are eligible for the State of Arizona benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and enrollment in the ASRS Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• Background Check: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an enterprise background investigation.

Requirements

Skill Type

• At least 5 years of experience as a Cloud Engineer
• Microsoft Windows Server and Linux Server
• Cloud Infrastructure: Strong knowledge and ability to create and administer cloud computing solutions with AWS