Vaco by Highspring · 19 hours ago
Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (Azure 70% / AWS 30%) (468174)
Plano, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expVaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to optimize IT infrastructure and enhance cloud operations. The role involves designing and implementing server environments, driving system reliability, and guiding technical teams to support organizational growth.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Angela Williams
Responsibilities
Lead the Design / Planning / Implementation / Testing / Enhancement of Scalable/Reliable Hybrid Infrastructure Spanning OnPrem Distributed Systems / Cloud Resources (Azure / AWS)
Drive Automation Transformation by Replacing Manual / Bespoke / "Hand-Cranked" Processes (Server Builds / Firewall Rule Provisioning / Infrastructure Deployments) with Scripted / Standardized / Self-Service Models ("Pizza Builder" Style Options with Pre-Approved Configurations)
Build / Maintain Centralized Code Repositories (GITHub) / CI/CD Pipelines to Enable Reproducible / Auditable Infrastructure Deployments
Implement Observability / Monitoring Integrations (New Relic [required] / Datadog / SolarWinds) Where New Resources Automatically Receive Dashboards / Alerting
Proactively Optimize Cloud Spending Through Cost Analysis / Resource Right-Sizing / Automated Policies | Identify / Implement Savings Opportunities without Impacting Developer Experience
Troubleshoot / Resolve Complex Issues Across Cloud Operations / IAM / Storage / Servers / Hybrid Environments | Provide Expert-Level Support to Reduce Misconfigurations / Remediation Cycles
Conduct Technical Assessments / Proofs-of-Concept for Emerging Tools / Technologies to Support Strategic Innovation and Long-Term Goals (Fully Abstracted / Location-Agnostic Infrastructure)
Collaborate with a Small Infrastructure Team (~8 Supporting 300+ Developers) to Introduce Standardization / Reduce Human Dependency / Shift Focus From Manual Execution to Approval / Governance
Qualification
Required
Cloud Platform Engineer (hands-on | 7+ years) - Real-World Delivery of Production-Scale Cloud / Automation Solutions | Demonstrated Personal Ownership
IaC / Terraform (strong expertise) - Ground-Up IaC Builds ('Whole Cloth') | Decomposing Complex Legacy / Manual Processes into Modular / Incremental Automation (2-3 Meaningful Components / Per Quarter Target)
Multi-Cloud Platforms - Azure (Primary | ~70% of Footprint) / AWS (EC2 / S3 / VPC) | Optimizing Resource Placement across Clouds for Cost / Performance / Speed
Scripting / Automation (expertise / hands-on) - Bash / PowerShell | CI/CD Pipeline Tools (Jenkins / GITHub) | Containerization (Docker) / Kubernetes (Future Abstracted Provisioning)
IAM (hands-on) - Designing / Implementing Advanced IAM Solutions (Entra ID / Azure AD / SSO / MFA) to Secure Access across Hybrid On-Prem / Cloud Systems
Leadership / Mentorship - Demonstrated Ability to Lead / Mentor Junior / Senior Engineers in Modern Practices | Patient / Pragmatic Approach to Upskilling Legacy On-Prem Teams Transitioning to Cloud / Automation
Networking Fundamentals (basic knowledge) - Integrating Automation with Firewalls / Rules / OnPrem Systems (Automating Firewall Rule Application via Forms / Self-Service, etc.)
Benefits
Discretionary bonuses
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
5001-10000 employees
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