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Attractivate Consulting Solutions

Cloud Engineer

Attractivate Consulting Solutions, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure and services. This role ensures secure, scalable, and efficient cloud environments across platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. The position supports both project initiatives and day-to-day operations, with a focus on automation, reliability, and cost optimization. Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, and security resources Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, or Pulumi Develop automation scripts and workflows to improve deployment speed, consistency, and reliability Monitor cloud environments for performance, cost efficiency, availability, and security compliance Implement and manage identity, access, and security controls within cloud platforms Support containerization and orchestration solutions (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, AKS, GKE) Collaborate with development, DevOps, security, and IT teams to design cloud-native and hybrid solutions Troubleshoot cloud-related issues spanning compute, networking, storage, automation, and CI/CD pipelines Assist with cloud migrations, optimization efforts, and architecture improvements Maintain documentation for cloud deployments, standards, and operational procedures Required Qualifications and Experience

2–5+ years of hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Strong understanding of cloud networking (VPCs, VNets, routing, firewalls, load balancers) Experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, etc.) Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.) Knowledge of cloud security best practices, IAM principles, and compliance standards Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Preferred Qualifications

Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, AWS SysOps, Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Engineer Experience with serverless technologies (Lambda, Azure Functions, Cloud Run) Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Stackdriver, Datadog) Experience with hybrid cloud environments and on‑prem integration Knowledge of DevOps practices and container orchestration Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred Equivalent hands‑on experience will be considered Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level Employment type

Full‑time Job function

Information Technology Industries

Oil and Gas

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