Cloud Automation Engineer

Job Title: Cloud Automation Engineer
Client: CDW
Experience: 5–7 years
Location: Remote
Relocation: Must be willing to relocate to New York if required by the client.

Job Summary

We are looking for Cloud Automation Engineers to design, develop, and maintain automated cloud infrastructure and deployment processes. The ideal candidates will have experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), scripting, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
• Automate cloud provisioning, configuration, deployment, monitoring, and operational tasks.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments.
• Develop automation scripts using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages.
• Manage and optimize cloud resources across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Implement cloud security best practices, access controls, and compliance policies.
• Integrate automation workflows with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, and automation issues.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and application teams to improve reliability and operational efficiency.
• Maintain technical documentation and follow cloud governance standards.

Required Skills

• 5–7 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, infrastructure automation, or related roles.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of networking, IAM, cloud security, and infrastructure monitoring.
• Experience with Git and configuration management tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Ansible and configuration management.
• Experience with cloud monitoring and logging tools.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and automated security compliance.
• Relevant cloud certifications.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate with distributed teams.