Senior Cloud Engineer – Platform Automation & DevOps

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Job summary

Moog Inc. seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer – Platform Automation & DevOps to design, automate, and lead cloud initiatives across Azure and AWS. You will architect landing zones, develop reusable automation, and drive end-to-end CI/CD for enterprise workloads.

You will implement GitOps, integrate security controls, and collaborate with application, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions. Hybrid work in Buffalo, NY is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years IT experience with hands-on cloud engineering.
• Strong experience in Azure and AWS cloud deployments.
• Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation).
• CI/CD platforms including Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Knowledge of cloud automation and platform engineering best practices.
• Experience with Disaster Recovery and resiliency solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, implement and manage cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS.
• Build and deploy enterprise cloud platforms and landing zones using IaC/CaC.
• Develop reusable automation frameworks, modules and deployment pipelines.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, app deployment and operations workflows.
• Promote “manage through code” for consistency and scalability.
• Build CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, GitHub and related tools.
• Implement GitOps and automated deployment strategies for infra and apps.
• Integrate testing, validation and security into deployment workflows.
• Lead cloud architecture initiatives including landing zones and networking.
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, reliability and cost.
• Improve resiliency and recovery capabilities with business continuity plans.
• Enable self-service cloud capabilities for teams.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Azure & AWS

Terraform

CI/CD

DevOps tooling

Security & DR

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Terraform

CloudFormation

Bicep

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer – Platform Automation & DevOps

Reporting To: Lead Analyst

Work Schedule: Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, implement, and manage Cloud infrastructure and services across Azure and AWS environments.
• Design and deploy enterprise Cloud platforms and landing zones utilizing Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code 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 tools.
• 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 resiliency and recovery capabilities by aligning Cloud solutions with business continuity and recovery plans.
• Enable self‑service Cloud capabilities for business and application teams.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of IT experience with at least 3 years of hands‑on Cloud engineering experience.
• Strong experience designing, deploying, and supporting scalable Cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• 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.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401(k), participation in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, 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 (“EAP”), and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programs.
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations.

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

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.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran. Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such 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.