Sr Cloud Engineer

Lennar USA; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Sr Cloud Engineer to advance our cloud and infrastructure platforms, championing automation-first strategies across AWS environments. You will architect landing zones, define secure IaC patterns, and lead Terraform module design while mentoring teams in CI/CD and deployment automation.

The role emphasizes cost-aware architecture, scalable networking, and governance. A Bachelor’s in CS or related field plus 5+ years AWS experience is expected; AWS SA Associate certification is

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing AWS platform and infrastructure.
• Proven experience with Terraform, GitHub, and AWS.
• Hands-on IAM policy and security governance experience.
• Experience with VPCs, subnets, routing, connectivity, compute, storage, and DNS.

Responsibilities

• Architect AWS landing zone and manage with account vending automation.
• Architect automated, modular cloud hosting frameworks.
• Establish IaC governance using Terraform and GitHub pipelines.
• Design reusable Terraform modules and IaC standards for secure provisioning.
• Develop and maintain least-privilege IAM policies, roles, and permission boundaries across AWS accounts.
• Design and manage AWS network infrastructure (VPCs, subnets, routing, NAT, gateways, SGs, NACLs).
• Support AWS data & AI platforms (S3, Glue, Lake Formation, Athena, Redshift, EMR, SageMaker, Bedrock, Lambda, Step Functions).
• Lead containerization and automated deployments; drive platform upgrades with automated compliance policies.
• Benchmark cloud services and propose cost-efficient alternatives; define availability and cost guardrails.

Skills

Automation

CI/CD

Cloud architecture

Security governance

VPC/subnets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

Tools

Terraform

GitHub

AWS

Job description

Sr Cloud Engineer

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500 company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future

As a Cloud Engineer, you will lead the evolution of our Cloud and infrastructure platforms, driving automation-first strategies to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure solutions. You’ll champion DevOps, IaC, and cloud patterns across environments.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Architect AWS landing zone, manage using account vending automation
• Architect automated, modular cloud hosting frameworks.
• Establish IaC governance using Terraform and GitHub pipelines.
• Design reusable Terraform modules and IaC standards for secure, repeatable cloud provisioning.
• Develop and maintain least-privilege IAM policies, roles, and permission boundaries across AWS accounts.
• Design and manage AWS network infrastructure, including VPCs, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, internet gateways, security groups, and network ACLs.
• Support AWS cloud infrastructure for Data & Analytics and AI platforms, including data lakes, analytics services, AI/ML workloads, secure data access, automation, monitoring, and cost optimization.
• Drive platform upgrades with automated compliance policies.
• Lead efforts to containerize workloads and automate deployments.
• Benchmark cloud services and propose cost-efficient alternatives.
• Define metrics-driven availability and cost guardrails.
• Review infrastructure automation for scalability and security.
• Build internal tools to abstract hosting complexity.
• Mentor engineers in automation and CI/CD pipeline design.
• Represent hosting automation strategy across product teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing AWS platform and infrastructure.
• Proven experience using Terraform, GitHub, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Strong hands‑on experience with Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code, reusable module development, remote state management, and automated validation.
• Experience defining IAM policies, roles, service control policies, permission boundaries, and access governance aligned to security best practices.
• Hands‑on experience building and supporting AWS infrastructure components such as VPCs, subnets, routing, connectivity, compute, storage, load balancing, and DNS.
• Experience supporting AWS data and AI platform services such as S3, Glue, Lake Formation, Athena, Redshift, EMR, SageMaker, Bedrock, Lambda, Step Functions, and related security, networking, and automation patterns.
• Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect – Associate.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well‑being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.