Senior Cloud Automation & Reliability Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is searching for a Senior Cloud Engineer to innovate and optimize cloud infrastructure. This hands-on position requires strong expertise in AWS and automation tools while leading DevOps initiatives across teams. The successful candidate will have 8+ years of IT experience and a strong ability to troubleshoot incidents. Collaborating with other teams, the engineer will enhance operational reliability and efficiency. This role is critical in supporting the organization’s cloud strategy and enhancing client solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience required.
• 5+ years with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google) essential.
• 2+ years of hands-on AWS experience necessary.
• 3+ years of scripting/automation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement technical cloud solutions.
• Optimize legacy systems and deploy new infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot major incidents and lead post-mortem documentation.
• Manage and document cloud architecture and security measures.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure expertise

Automation experience

Scripting skills

DevOps mindset

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Cloud certifications (AWS SysOps Admin, AWS Solutions Architect)

Tools

Ansible

GitHub

Terraform

Jenkins

Job description

A leading IT solutions provider is searching for a Senior Cloud Engineer to innovate and optimize cloud infrastructure. This hands-on position requires strong expertise in AWS and automation tools while leading DevOps initiatives across teams. The successful candidate will have 8+ years of IT experience and a strong ability to troubleshoot incidents. Collaborating with other teams, the engineer will enhance operational reliability and efficiency. This role is critical in supporting the organization’s cloud strategy and enhancing client solutions.