Cloud Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Cloud and Infrastructure Automation Engineer Job Location: Orange, CT Project Duration: 6-12 months with possible extension (W2 Position) JOB DESCRIPTION Duties We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Infrastructure and Network Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize cloud-based infrastructures and network systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in cloud platforms, infrastructure as code (IaC), and network automation. Skills • Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, networking, and automation. • Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). • Hands-on experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.). • Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, etc.). • Expertise in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) for automation. • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. • Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent. • Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure). • Develop and maintain automated network deployment and management systems using tools like Ansible, Terraform, etc. • Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). • Create and manage CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and network automation. • Evaluate and implement automation tools and frameworks to enhance operational efficiency. • Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure the reliability and availability of cloud and network infrastructure.