Senior Cloud Engineer – Platform Automation & DevOps

Moog Inc.; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible Spending & HSA

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to lead design, automation, and lifecycle management of Moog's enterprise Cloud platforms. You will drive standardization, resiliency, and DevOps best practices across Azure and AWS environments.

Role requires 5+ years IT experience with hands-on cloud engineering, IaC, and CI/CD expertise. Hybrid schedule combines on-site work at East Aurora HQ and Buffalo-area collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and manage Cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS.
• Design and deploy enterprise Cloud platforms and landing zones using IaC and CaaC.
• Develop reusable automation frameworks, modules, and deployment pipelines.
• Drive end-to-end automation of infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and workflows.
• Establish 'manage through code' practices to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and related tools.
• Lead Cloud architecture initiatives including landing zones, networking, and migrations.
• Improve resiliency, performance, and cost-efficiency of cloud environments.
• Enable self-service Cloud capabilities for business and application teams.
• Perform root-cause analysis for complex Cloud issues.
• Partner with application, security, and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Establish standards, best practices, and continuous improvement in Cloud Engineering.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Hybrid work

Azure

AWS

IaC (Terraform)

CI/CD (Azure DevOps, GitHub)

Disaster Recovery

Kubernetes/Containerization

Documentation/Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

CloudFormation

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer – Platform Automation & DevOps

Reporting To: Lead Analyst, Project/System

Work Schedule: Hybrid – Buffalo, NY (3 days a week at East Aurora headquarters)

Role Summary

Moog's Corporate Group is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to lead the design, implementation, automation, and lifecycle management of Moog's enterprise Cloud platforms, serving as a technical leader and Cloud subject matter expert driving platform standardization, automation, resiliency, and DevOps best practices across Azure and AWS environments.

Non-Moog applicants must live local to the Buffalo area, be willing to relocate, and be able to support a hybrid work schedule. Moog applicants outside the area may continue to work locally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years IT experience with at least 3 years hands‑on Cloud engineering experience
• Strong experience designing, deploying, and supporting scalable Cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, AWS a plus
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and/or CloudFormation
• Strong experience with CI/CD platforms including Azure DevOps and GitHub
• Knowledge of Cloud automation and platform engineering best practices
• Experience implementing Disaster Recovery and resiliency solutions
• Experience with Azure App Services and Serverless technologies
• Experience supporting enterprise platforms running critical business workloads
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other complex enterprise environments preferred
• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, and/or AZ-400 preferred
• Familiarity with data integration and transformation services
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and Containerization technologies a plus
• Experience with security and architecture best practices in Cloud environments
• Understanding of system interoperability, distributed systems, connectivity and integrations with Cloud Platforms
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent documentation, communication and collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, implement, and manage Cloud infrastructure and services across Azure and AWS environments
• Design and deploy enterprise Cloud platforms and landing zones using IaC and CaaC methodologies
• Develop reusable automation frameworks, modules, and deployment pipelines to standardize Cloud implementations
• Drive end‑to‑end automation of infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, and operational workflows
• Establish and promote “manage through code” practices to improve consistency, scalability, and operational excellence
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines utilizing Azure DevOps, GitHub, and related DevOps technologies
• Implement GitOps and automated deployment strategies for infrastructure and applications
• Integrate testing, validation, and security controls into automated deployment workflows
• Lead Cloud architecture initiatives including landing zones, network connectivity, platform integrations, and migration efforts
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Improve the company’s resiliency and recovery capabilities aligned with business continuity plans
• Enablement of the business and application teams through self‑service Cloud capabilities
• Perform root‑cause analysis and lead technical investigations for complex Cloud‑related issues
• Partner with application, security, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver integrated Cloud solutions
• Establish technical standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Cloud Engineering function
• Support strategic projects and business‑critical applications across the enterprise
• Influence Moog’s Cloud platform strategy, roadmap, and Cloud Smart initiatives

Benefits

• Financial rewards: competitive compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/life balance: flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program
• Health & welfare: comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan and supplemental benefits
• Professional skills development: tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, and other growth programs
• Diverse and inclusive workplace: employee resource groups, cultural events, and celebrations

Salary Range

Buffalo, NY: $110,000.00–$155,000.00 annually.

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region‑specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844‑367‑5787.