The Cloud Infrastructure & Operations Engineer is a senior technical role supporting a client of Group O. This position is responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and cost-optimized cloud environments across Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID.
The role spans cloud engineering, infrastructure operations, governance, FinOps, compliance, and onboarding. It also serves as a key technical lead, overseeing a cloud operations partner to ensure alignment with standards, architecture, and delivery expectations.
### Key Responsibilities
**Essential Functions:**
**Cloud Engineering & Architecture**
* Define and maintain cloud architecture standards, best practices, and reference designs
* Support DevOps pipelines, CI/CD tooling, and automation frameworks
* Develop and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and deployment pipelines
* Provide architectural guidance and oversight for partner-delivered solutions
**Infrastructure Operations**
* Troubleshoot cloud connectivity, authentication, networking, and performance issues
* Support application teams and coordinate escalations with delivery partners
* Lead cloud provisioning, onboarding, and production deployments
* Support migrations (on-prem to cloud and cloud-to-cloud)
* Contribute to change management and patching strategies
* Provide cost estimates, sizing, and optimization recommendations
**Identity & Access Management**
* Manage Azure and AWS environments, including account structure and hierarchy
* Administer identity services, directory integrations, and access controls (RBAC)
* Oversee service principals, app registrations, and lifecycle management
**Cloud Governance & Compliance**
* Define and enforce policies, standards, and guardrails
* Maintain naming conventions, tagging frameworks, and configuration baselines
* Monitor environments for compliance, misconfigurations, and policy violations
* Support regulatory compliance efforts (e.g., SOX, PCI)
* Document exceptions and drive remediation
**Cloud Onboarding**
* Configure cloud accounts, subscriptions, and landing zones
* Establish ownership, access controls, and baseline configurations
* Capture required metadata for financial, security, and compliance tracking
**FinOps & Cost Management**
* Deliver cost reporting, dashboards, and consumption insights
* Monitor spend, identify anomalies, and drive optimization
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and FinOps maturity initiatives
**Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE)**
* Provide consulting and architecture support to internal teams
* Develop documentation, training, and knowledge base materials
* Partner with enterprise teams to advance cloud maturity
**Vendor Oversight**
* Direct and govern cloud operations partner activities
* Ensure adherence to engineering standards, security policies, and SLAs
* Review and approve deliverables (IaC, pipelines, builds, documentation)
* Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency
**Position type**
* Full time
### Job Qualifications
**Preferred Education/Certifications:**
* Azure or AWS certifications
* FinOps certification
**Experience:**
* 5 years in cloud infrastructure, operations, or engineering
* Strong experience with Azure, AWS, Entra ID, DevOps, Terraform, and networking
* Experience working with managed service providers or external partners
**Preferred Experience:**
* Experience with large-scale cloud migrations
* Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOX, PCI, ISO)
**Skills and Qualifications:**
* Knowledge of cloud governance, identity, and FinOps practices
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
**Physical Requirements** : N/A
Disclaimer: *The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.*
### Benefits
* Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
* Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
* 401(k) Plan with Company Match
* Generous Paid Time Off
* 10.5 Paid Holidays
* Career Development Opportunities
