Description We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Cloud Solutions DevOps Engineer/Architect to provide technical leadership across our AWS and Azure cloud platforms. In this pivotal role, you will architect, automate, and secure enterprise-level cloud infrastructure-driving best-in-class DevOps and operational practices for mission-critical SaaS applications. You'll serve as the primary technical bridge between Software Development and SaaS Operations, ensuring end-to-end scalability, security, performance, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:Cloud Architecture & Engineering- Architect and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments (AWS primary, Azure minimal)
- Lead modernization initiatives leveraging cloud-native services
- Design resilient, multi-region solutions aligned with SLA, RPO, RTO requirements
- Establish and evolve cloud architecture standards and operational guardrails
DevOps, CI/CD & Automation- Design, implement, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Git and GitLab
- Lead Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) at scale using Terraform
- Automate provisioning, release orchestration, and environment management
- Integrate DevSecOps practices, including automated testing and security scanning
Advanced Networking & Connectivity- Lead complex cloud networking, hybrid connectivity, and segmentation (VPC/VNET, VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute)
- Architect network security: firewalls, security groups, zero-trust models, secure ingress/egress, DDoS protection
- Troubleshoot cross-cloud, cross-region, and hybrid environments
Cross-Functional Partnership & Leadership- Act as the technical liaison among Development, QA, Security, and SaaS Ops teams
- Translate business and application requirements into secure, scalable cloud solutions
- Mentor and coach DevOps, Cloud Engineers, and Reliability Engineers
- Contribute to roadmap planning, tech evaluation, and architectural governance
Security, Compliance & Reliability- Champion security-by-design and zero-trust principles
- Support compliance initiatives (SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, HITRUST, ISO 27001, customer audits)
- Oversee IAM, secrets management, encryption, and SIEM integration
- Implement centralized logging, monitoring, and automated incident response
Operational Excellence & Cost Governance- Drive FinOps strategies including cloud cost optimization and chargeback
- Develop and maintain operational runbooks, disaster recovery, and documentation
- Lead root cause analyses and continuous improvement of delivery metrics
Requirements Required Qualifications:- 10+ years in Infrastructure, Systems Engineering, Networking, or DevOps
- 7+ years of hands-on AWS/Azure cloud architecture experience
- Proven expertise in enterprise networking (routing, firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, hybrid connectivity)
- Mastery of AWS core services and Git/GitLab CI/CD
- Strong experience with Linux/Windows servers, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
- Demonstrated success bridging Development and SaaS Operations in production environments
- Strong background in reliability engineering and incident management
Preferred Qualifications:- Azure core services (VMs, VNETs, App Services, AKS)
- Large-scale Terraform IaC
- Relevant certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, Terraform, CCNP/CCIE)
- Experience in regulated SaaS (healthcare, financial, government)
- Familiarity with SOC 2, HIPAA, and advanced observability tools (Dynatrace, Prometheus)
- FinOps and hybrid identity (AD, Azure AD, SSO, federation)
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