Cloud Operations Engineer-Phoenix AZ (only Local and W2)

TexcelVision Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TexcelVision Inc. is seeking a Cloud Operations Engineer in Phoenix to lead orchestration and automation across enterprise cloud platforms. The role focuses on IaC, scripting, and SCM to deploy scalable, highly available infrastructure in AWS.

The candidate will partner with architects to deliver robust IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions while ensuring security and cost governance in a 24x7 mission-critical environment. Strong Linux/Windows admin skills are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer.
• Experience administering Windows Server and Linux in virtualized environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of public cloud environments (AWS).

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate and automate enterprise cloud platforms using IaC and scripting.
• Own deployment, configuration, and operation of scalable, fault-tolerant systems across public clouds.
• Partner with architects to deliver IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions following cloud best practices.
• Monitor, audit, and debug issues in 24x7 mission-critical environments.
• Enforce security guidelines and implement cost governance across cloud environments.
• Document technical projects and establish cloud usage standards.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure

AWS

Automation & Scripting

DevOps & SCM

AI-assisted Engineering

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Info Systems or related

Tools

Git/SCM platforms

CLI tools

Job description

Cloud Operations Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Orchestration & Automation: Orchestrate and automate enterprise cloud platforms across the agency usingInfrastructure 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 flowcontrols.

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 Services Architect).

Specialized Cloud Skills

Proven track record in Cloud Cost Optimization, automated auditing/monitoring, and managing database deployments across public cloud service models.

Required Skills

• 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 Skill AI experience

Preferred Skills

• Debug complex infrastructure issues
• AWS certification