Senior Cloud Networking Systems Architect

Oracle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Hybrid work model

Generous PTO

Professional development

Collaborative engineering culture

Job summary

Oracle seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer in Seattle to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will build IaC with Terraform/Ansible, develop CI/CD pipelines, and monitor performance and costs to deliver resilient cloud environments.

You will collaborate with developers to architect cloud-native solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize for reliability and efficiency in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in system administration, DevOps, or cloud engineering.
• Proven expertise with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Implement and manage IaC using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment, testing, and releases.
• Monitor resources for performance, security, and cost-efficiency; optimize as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infra issues; ensure high availability.
• Collaborate with development teams to architect and deploy cloud-native solutions.

Skills

Cloud engineering

DevOps

CI/CD practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

PowerShell

Job description

Senior Cloud Engineer

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join their dynamic technology operations team in Seattle. This role offers a hybrid work model, enabling close collaboration with on-site colleagues while providing remote flexibility. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure to support our diverse range of applications and services. Working with a talented team of engineers, you will ensure the optimal performance, availability, and cost‑efficiency of our cloud environments. This is a critical role for an expert who thrives on solving complex infrastructure challenges and driving innovation in cloud technologies, contributing to a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software deployment, testing, and release processes.
• Monitor cloud resources for performance, security, and cost‑efficiency, implementing optimizations as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and operational issues, ensuring minimal downtime and high availability.
• Collaborate with development teams to architect and deploy cloud‑native solutions, providing guidance on best practices for scalability and resilience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in system administration, DevOps, or cloud engineering.
• Proven expertise with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and networking concepts.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Hybrid work arrangement fostering a balance between collaboration and personal flexibility.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and advanced training.
• A stimulating and collaborative work environment focused on technological innovation and operational excellence.