Sr Cloud Engineer

job summary:
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer with a strong infrastructure and operations background to manage, maintain, and modernize our enterprise cloud environments. While the primary focus is on Microsoft Azure, candidates with a strong mix of AWS or GCP who bring high-level Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience will also be highly considered. This role bridges the gap between day-to-day cloud operations and forward-looking DevOps modernization. You will be responsible for ensuring the health and security of our production environments while actively building out automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure templates to streamline future deployments.

 
location: Jacksonville, Florida
job type: Contract to Perm
salary: $60 - 70 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Cloud Operations & Infrastructure Management:

• Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot daily cloud infrastructure resources, including compute instances, storage, networking (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, VPN), and security.
• Monitor system metrics and logs, respond to alerts, and calmly provide high-level support on bridge lines during outages.
• Participate in an on-call rotation with other cloud engineers to ensure high availability of the production environment.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of infrastructure design, operational manuals, and technical procedures.

Automation, DevOps & Modernization:

• Drive a DevOps mindset across engineering teams by developing and deploying modular cloud-based systems using BICEP, ARM, Terraform, and YAML templates.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization tools (Docker, AKS) to create highly scalable infrastructure.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) to automate changes and participate in production deployments.
• Develop robust scripts (Bash, Python, PowerShell) to streamline both cloud and on-premises operations.

Risk & Compliance:

• Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks within your domain, ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates and security best practices (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

qualifications:
Core Qualifications

Experience: 5-7 years of enterprise-level Systems Engineering experience with physical and virtual Microsoft-based systems, plus at least 3+ years managing a production Azure cloud environment.

Technical Expertise:

Expert knowledge of multiple Windows Server versions (2016/2019/2022/2025).

Strong hands-on experience with IaC tools (Terraform strongly preferred).

Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, or Bash).

Preferred Skills:

Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration, specifically Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).

Prior experience in "big project" enterprise environments, IT consulting, or the financial services sector.

Education: 4-year degree in Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field (additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for formal education).

skills:
AWS,Kubernetes Services,Bash,cloud operations,Cloud Engineer,Computer Engineering,containerization and orchestration,CI/CD pipelines,DevOps,Information Systems,IT consulting,IaC tools,Infrastructure as Code (IaC),Kubernetes,Microsoft Azure,Azure cloud environment,Azure,Python,scripting languages,Systems Engineering,Terraform,PowerShell,Windows Server,automation,financial services sector,formal education,infrastructure,financial services

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.