Resource Informatics Group, Inc
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Resource Informatics Group, Inc, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
No. of positions: 1
Client Location:
Houston, US
Mode of work:
Work from office
Work Time Zone:
CST
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
with a minimum of
10+ years
of extensive, hands‑on experience in architecting, implementing, and administering scalable, secure, and automated cloud infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical lead with a proven track record in designing multi‑cloud solutions and driving modernization through advanced
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
and
DevOps
methodologies. This role requires expertise in building reliable, efficient platforms across multi‑cloud environments, specifically
Microsoft Azure .
Core Competencies & Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Design & Provisioning:
Lead the design and provision of complex, scalable multi‑cloud infrastructure (Azure), including VMs, AKS clusters, VNets, and various storage solutions (Blob Storage).
IaC Expertise:
Develop, implement, and maintain advanced
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
templates using
Terraform
modules and
ARM Templates
(or Bicep).
Secure State Management:
Implement secure backend state management practices for Terraform.
Optimization:
Configure and optimize Azure services (e.g., Load Balancers, Key Vault) for performance, cost, and reliability.
DevOps, CI/CD, and Containerization
Automation Frameworks:
Design, develop, and lead
CI/CD automation frameworks
and multi‑stage pipelines utilizing tools such as
Azure DevOps ,
GitLab ,
GitHub Actions , or
Jenkins .
Advanced CI/CD:
Automate critical tasks, such as
AKS cluster version upgrades
with near‑zero downtime.
Container Orchestration:
Expertly orchestrate and manage containerized workloads using
Docker
and
Kubernetes
(AKS) to support mission‑critical operations.
Scripting & Automation:
Maintain proficiency in scripting and system automation using Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
Security, Governance, and Compliance
Governance Leadership:
Lead the design and implementation of enterprise‑wide cloud governance initiatives, including enforcing
Azure tagging policies, naming conventions , and policy‑driven compliance reporting using
Azure Policy .
Security Implementation:
Implement and enforce robust security protocols, including RBAC, SSO, and data access controls.
Secrets Management:
Establish and maintain secure code pipelines and manage secrets using enterprise‑grade tools like
HashiCorp Vault
and
Sentinel .
Network Security:
Configure and manage advanced network security solutions, including
Azure Application Gateway (with WAF)
and third‑party firewalls (e.g., FortiGate).
Compliance:
Ensure infrastructure security and compliance with organizational standards and regulations.
Cloud Optimization & Operations
Cost Optimization:
Proactively identify and execute significant cost savings measures (target 35%+ reduction), including
VM right‑sizing, Reserved Instance planning, and idle resource cleanup .
Resource Hygiene:
Develop scripts and automated processes to audit and clean up unused or orphaned resources (vnet, disks, public IPs, compute, storage).
Monitoring & Alerting:
Configure and maintain enterprise monitoring solutions, including
Azure Monitor
and
Log Analytics
(or Application Insights) for proactive alerting, performance insights, and operational dashboards.
Required Qualifications & Competencies
Experience:
Proven experience as a
Senior Cloud/DevOps Engineer
(or similar roles like Senior Cloud Developer or Cloud Systems Engineer) with 10+ years of hands‑on experience.
Core Technical Stack:
Expertise in
Multi‑Cloud Architecture (Azure – expert level competency) ,
Terraform ,
CI/CD Automation
(Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions), and
Virtualization, Storage concepts, Containerization & Orchestration
(Docker, Kubernetes).
Proficiency:
Hands‑on experience with any of the development languages
Python, Bash, and PowerShell .
Leadership:
Demonstrated commitment to
mentorship & collaboration
to cultivate a high‑performing culture.
Mindset:
A strong focus on delivering
reliable, scalable, and efficient platforms .
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Software Development
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Client Location:
Houston, US
Mode of work:
Work from office
Work Time Zone:
CST
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
with a minimum of
10+ years
of extensive, hands‑on experience in architecting, implementing, and administering scalable, secure, and automated cloud infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical lead with a proven track record in designing multi‑cloud solutions and driving modernization through advanced
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
and
DevOps
methodologies. This role requires expertise in building reliable, efficient platforms across multi‑cloud environments, specifically
Microsoft Azure .
Core Competencies & Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Design & Provisioning:
Lead the design and provision of complex, scalable multi‑cloud infrastructure (Azure), including VMs, AKS clusters, VNets, and various storage solutions (Blob Storage).
IaC Expertise:
Develop, implement, and maintain advanced
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
templates using
Terraform
modules and
ARM Templates
(or Bicep).
Secure State Management:
Implement secure backend state management practices for Terraform.
Optimization:
Configure and optimize Azure services (e.g., Load Balancers, Key Vault) for performance, cost, and reliability.
DevOps, CI/CD, and Containerization
Automation Frameworks:
Design, develop, and lead
CI/CD automation frameworks
and multi‑stage pipelines utilizing tools such as
Azure DevOps ,
GitLab ,
GitHub Actions , or
Jenkins .
Advanced CI/CD:
Automate critical tasks, such as
AKS cluster version upgrades
with near‑zero downtime.
Container Orchestration:
Expertly orchestrate and manage containerized workloads using
Docker
and
Kubernetes
(AKS) to support mission‑critical operations.
Scripting & Automation:
Maintain proficiency in scripting and system automation using Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
Security, Governance, and Compliance
Governance Leadership:
Lead the design and implementation of enterprise‑wide cloud governance initiatives, including enforcing
Azure tagging policies, naming conventions , and policy‑driven compliance reporting using
Azure Policy .
Security Implementation:
Implement and enforce robust security protocols, including RBAC, SSO, and data access controls.
Secrets Management:
Establish and maintain secure code pipelines and manage secrets using enterprise‑grade tools like
HashiCorp Vault
and
Sentinel .
Network Security:
Configure and manage advanced network security solutions, including
Azure Application Gateway (with WAF)
and third‑party firewalls (e.g., FortiGate).
Compliance:
Ensure infrastructure security and compliance with organizational standards and regulations.
Cloud Optimization & Operations
Cost Optimization:
Proactively identify and execute significant cost savings measures (target 35%+ reduction), including
VM right‑sizing, Reserved Instance planning, and idle resource cleanup .
Resource Hygiene:
Develop scripts and automated processes to audit and clean up unused or orphaned resources (vnet, disks, public IPs, compute, storage).
Monitoring & Alerting:
Configure and maintain enterprise monitoring solutions, including
Azure Monitor
and
Log Analytics
(or Application Insights) for proactive alerting, performance insights, and operational dashboards.
Required Qualifications & Competencies
Experience:
Proven experience as a
Senior Cloud/DevOps Engineer
(or similar roles like Senior Cloud Developer or Cloud Systems Engineer) with 10+ years of hands‑on experience.
Core Technical Stack:
Expertise in
Multi‑Cloud Architecture (Azure – expert level competency) ,
Terraform ,
CI/CD Automation
(Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions), and
Virtualization, Storage concepts, Containerization & Orchestration
(Docker, Kubernetes).
Proficiency:
Hands‑on experience with any of the development languages
Python, Bash, and PowerShell .
Leadership:
Demonstrated commitment to
mentorship & collaboration
to cultivate a high‑performing culture.
Mindset:
A strong focus on delivering
reliable, scalable, and efficient platforms .
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Software Development
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