NO THIRD PARTIES NO SPONSORSHIP MUST BE LOCAL TO HOUSTON We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and scalable cloud infrastructure while ensuring real-time monitoring, threat detection, and compliance adherence. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud and a strong background in automation, security, and DevOps practices. General Responsibilities: • Design, implement, and manage cloud-based infrastructure and services. • Develop and enforce cloud security policies and best practices. • Optimize cloud resource utilization and cost efficiency. • Architect and deploy automated cloud solutions to streamline operations. • Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues. • Lead disaster recovery planning and execution. • Research and evaluate emerging cloud technologies to drive innovation. • Design identity and access management (IAM) policies and role-based access controls (RBAC). • Implement security monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to detect threats and anomalies. • Conduct regular cloud security audits and vulnerability assessments. • Lead and mentor cloud operations team. Skills and Experience: • Identity & Access Management (IAM): Expertise in designing and managing role-based access controls, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and single sign-on (SSO). • Threat Detection & Response: Knowledge of SIEM solutions (Splunk, Azure Sentinel, AWS Security Hub), intrusion detection systems (IDS), and incident response strategies. • Monitoring & Logging: Experience with CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog, Prometheus, ELK Stack for performance and security monitoring. • Container Security: Best practices for securing Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architectures. • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Strong proficiency in Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible for automation and security hardening. • Network Security: Understanding of firewalls, VPNs, zero-trust architecture, DDoS protection, and secure network design in cloud environments. • Data Encryption & Key Management: Implementation of encryption protocols, KMS, and data protection best practices. • Expertise in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. • Strong knowledge of cloud security, networking, and automation tools. • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash. • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Education: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles. Preferred Certifications: • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert • AWS Certified Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer • Google Professional Cloud Architect