Coalfire · 5 months ago
Senior Cloud Operations Engineer
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$86K/yr - $148K/yr
5+ years expCoalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. The Senior Cloud Operations Engineer will lead complex initiatives, develop scalable solutions, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring operational excellence in managed services delivery.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Hands-on engineering work, including developing new deployments, automation scripts, and tooling to meet client needs
Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) at scale, setting standards for Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines across projects
Mentor junior engineers, review their work, and help mature engineering practices across the team
Partner with Technical Directors and engagement leads to evaluate risks, prioritize issues, and develop actionable mitigation plans
Contribute to playbooks, standards, and frameworks for operational excellence in managed services delivery
Own the patch management strategy for assigned environments, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely remediation of vulnerabilities
Oversee Identity and Access Management (IAM), implementing and enforcing security best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure proper access controls
Perform cloud administration and system administration tasks, such as provisioning resources, optimizing performance, and troubleshooting infrastructure issues
Adhere to established quality standards for engineering deliverables, aligning with internal protocols, compliance regulations, and project deadlines
Identify and communicate potential risks, working with relevant stakeholders to incorporate mitigation strategies that meet regulatory and client expectations
Contribute to day-to-day project tasks, including tracking progress, providing updates, and ensuring assigned activities are completed on schedule
Qualification
Required
5–7 years in systems engineering/SRE with increasing responsibility, including architecture design, operations, and automation
4+ years in cloud infrastructure management (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with multi-account and multi-environment experience
4+ years developing and maintaining IaC with Terraform/Ansible at scale
Direct experience leading operational improvements (e.g., reducing toil, enhancing SLAs, improving incident response)
Demonstrated experience driving successful cross-team initiatives and serving as an SME for complex technical problems
Advanced Cloud Expertise: Strong hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, or GCP, including architecture, security, and performance optimization
IaC Leadership: Deep understanding of Terraform, Ansible, and modern automation practices; capable of reviewing and improving team IaC workflows
Operational Excellence: Ability to lead troubleshooting of high-impact incidents, implement monitoring solutions, and improve system reliability
Security-First Mindset: Experienced in aligning engineering solutions with frameworks such as FedRAMP, CIS, and NIST
Collaboration & Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, mentor team members, and influence stakeholders
Documentation & Communication: Skilled at creating technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and presenting complex solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Manage and maintain Windows and Linux server environments, including system hardening, GPO configuration, user management, OS-level troubleshooting, and ensuring consistent patching across hybrid environments
Preferred
Modern Architecture Expertise: Serverless, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), microservices, and event-driven systems
Tools: Familiarity with Visio, LucidChart, Jira, or similar platforms for diagramming and project coordination
Compliance-Driven Engineering: Prior work in regulated industries (FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI)
Exposure to large-scale or high-availability production environments (24x7)
Familiarity with encryption, PKI, and security baselines (for example, FIPS 140-2, CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIG)
Previous experience in technical consulting engagements or cross-functional collaboration (for example, with security teams, compliance teams)
Additional hands-on work with continuous monitoring and vulnerability management
AWS Solutions Architect Professional
Benefits
Flexible work model
Paid parental leave
Flexible time off
Certification and training reimbursement
Digital mental health and wellbeing support membership
Comprehensive insurance options
Company
Coalfire
Coalfire is the premier Cybersecurity and Compliance Services leader for the tech, healthcare, and finance industries.
Founded in 2001Chicago, Illinois, US
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tom McAndrew
CEO
Merri Chandler
Chief Financial Officer
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