Senior Cloud Engineer

LucyRx; United States; Remote; USD 119,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

LucyRx is seeking a Sr. Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure and AKS-based applications. You will automate provisioning, implement CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, and ensure high availability, security, and cost efficiency across environments.

You will collaborate with teams to maintain infrastructure documentation and enforce security policies (HIPAA, SOC 2) while mentoring others in cloud best practices and modern DevOps techniques.

Qualifications

• 6+ years designing and supporting Azure-cloud environments.
• Hands-on IaC and cloud automation experience.
• Docker and Kubernetes with AKS or similar.
• CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps or similar.
• Cloud security and identity management experience.
• Experience administering Windows and Linux servers.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using IaC.
• Build scalable cloud architectures including networking and security.
• Design and support AKS environments for containerized apps.
• Deploy apps on AKS with CI/CD pipelines and manifests.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot cloud resources.
• Perform root cause analysis for infra and apps.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for deployments.
• Automate provisioning and configuration tasks.
• Support hybrid and cross-cloud connectivity (VPN, firewall).
• Administer Windows and Linux VMs.
• Manage Entra ID/Azure AD access controls.
• Maintain Active Directory and M365 environments.
• Ensure cloud security and compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2).
• Monitor system performance for reliability and cost-efficiency.
• Develop infrastr documentation and SOPs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on planning and deployment.
• Provide guidance and mentorship on cloud/DevOps practices.
• Stay current with cloud technologies and security trends.

Skills

Azure

IaC

Scripting

DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Entra ID / Azure AD

Active Directory

M365

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Networking

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Sr. Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, automating, and operating scalable and secure cloud platforms to support business-critical applications. This role focuses on infrastructure-as-code, containerized workloads, CI/CD enablement, and ensuring high availability, performance, and security across cloud environments.

The Sr. Cloud Engineer’s daily duties involve designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure and application platforms using automation and modern DevOps practices. Regular activities include monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with teams to deliver secure and reliable solutions.

Role And Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks (e.g., Terraform).

• Build and maintain scalable cloud architectures including networking, identity, and security components.

• Design, implement, and support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments for containerized applications.

• Deploy and manage applications on AKS using CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes manifests.

• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud resources, applications, and networking across environments.

• Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues.

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) for infrastructure and application deployments.

• Automate provisioning, configuration, and operational tasks using scripting and cloud-native tools.

• Support hybrid and cross-cloud connectivity solutions (VPN, firewall, secure routing).

• Administer and troubleshoot Windows and Linux virtual machines.

• Manage Entra ID (Azure AD), including access controls, identity governance, and security policies.

• Maintain and support Active Directory and Microsoft 365 environments.

• Ensure cloud security and compliance standards are met (HIPAA, SOC 2, etc.).

• Monitor system performance and optimize resources for reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.

• Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, standards, and operational procedures.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in planning, architecture, and deployment activities.

• Provide guidance and mentorship on cloud and DevOps best practices.

• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and security trends.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• 6+ years of experience designing and supporting cloud environments, preferably in Azure.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or similar) and cloud automation.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), including AKS or similar platforms.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or similar)
• Strong understanding of cloud networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, routing, private connectivity).
• Experience managing identity and access using Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, and M365.
• Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Solid understanding of cloud security best practices, including least privilege access and secure networking.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting distributed systems.Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) for automation and operational efficiency.
• Experience with cost optimization and cloud resource management.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Preferences

• Experience with healthcare or PBM-related cloud environments is advantageous.
• Familiarity with hybrid or multi-cloud environments (including OCI or AWS).
• Experience with VMware (vSphere / ESXi) environments.
• Exposure to platform engineering practices and scalable cloud architectures.
• Relevant certifications (Azure, AWS, Kubernetes) are a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some standing, walking, bending, and reaching may be required. Regularly operates in an office or home office setting which involves utilizing a computer, mouse, keyboard, and occasionally operates other standard office equipment, such as printer, copier, phone. Travel may be required by either car or airplane, or a combination of multiple modes of transportation.

Salary $118,800-$139, 307