Cloud Operations Engineer Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,IT/Tech

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Orchestration & Automation:
Orchestrate and automate enterprise cloud platforms across the agency using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), scripting, and Source Control Management (SCM) platforms.
Environment Management:
Own the deployment, configuration, and operation of scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems across Public Cloud environments (IaaS and PaaS).
Strategic Architecture & Delivery:
Partner with enterprise architects to gather system requirements and deliver robust, secure, and resilient IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions adhering to cloud best practices.
Operational Oversight:
Proactively monitor, audit, and debug technical issues across complex application stacks involving virtualization, containers, and microservices in a 24x7 mission-critical environment.
Security & Cost Governance:
Implement agency security guidelines across all cloud environments and establish proactive operational cost-control and optimization mechanisms.
Documentation & Standards:
Author technical project documentation and maintain desk procedures and standards for cloud application protocols and platform usage.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Cloud Infrastructure:
Strong knowledge and ability to create and administer cloud computing solutions - especially with AWS.
Systems & Architecture:
Thorough understanding of multi-tiered application architecture, with hands-on systems administration knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and Linux Server operating systems in virtualized environments.
Automation & Scripting: 3-5+ years of experience automating operational routines using Power Shell, Python, Bash, JSON, or CLI tools.
Dev Ops & Source Control:
Proficiency in administering and utilizing Git/SCM platforms, modern Dev Ops automation workflows, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementations.
AI-Assisted Engineering:
Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging modern AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) to accelerate scripting, debug complex infrastructure issues, draft documentation, and optimize daily operational workflows.
Enterprise Networking:
Solid working knowledge of core networking principles, including DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, load balancing, and provider-level data flow controls.
Professional

Competencies:

Demonstrated analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Ability to manage tasks independently with minimal supervision, adapt to shifting priorities, and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management Systems, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience), alongside 3-5+ years of experience managing enterprise public cloud environments and automated infrastructure.
Cloud

Certifications:
- AWS:
  Associate or Professional level (Solutions Architect, Cloud Ops Engineer, Dev Ops Engineer).
- Microsoft Azure:
  Associate or Professional level (Administrator or Solutions Architect).
Specialized Cloud

Skills:

Proven track record in Cloud Cost Optimization, automated auditing/monitoring, and managing database deployments across public cloud service models.
Work Schedule & Support:
Standard business hours with participation in periodic after-hours operational change and maintenance windows.
Benefits Structure:
Benefits are managed through the contract staffing agency during the initial temp-to-hire phase. Upon conversion to a permanent role, employees are eligible for the State of Arizona benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and enrollment in the ASRS Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Background Check:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an enterprise background investigation.

Requirements Skill Type

At least 5 years of experience as a Cloud Engineer
Microsoft Windows Server and Linux Server
Cloud Infrastructure:
Strong knowledge and ability to create and administer cloud computing solutions with AWS