Senior Cloud Engineer

Job#: 3032150

Job Description:

Sr. Cloud Engineer

The driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Collaborate with Cloud Architect, Development teams, Information Security, Enterprise Architecture, and business stakeholders to design, build, and maintain multi-cloud infrastructure. Engineer robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions while championing open standards, automation, and cloud-native best practices.

This is a hybrid position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office at least three days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Round Rock, TX.

Benefits you can count on:

Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance

Paid time off begins day one.

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.

Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as a Sr Cloud Engineer:

Design and implement cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform, ensuring alignment with business requirements and architectural best practices.

Develop and maintain IaC using tools like Terraform and Ansible to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of cloud resources.

Partner with development teams to integrate cloud best practices into the SDLC and contribute to the build-out and optimization of CI/CD pipelines.

Engineer and support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), including deployment strategies and lifecycle management.

Implement and enforce security controls and compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, NIST, SOC 2) in collaboration with the Information Security team.

Set up and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, and cloud-native solutions (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).

Analyze cloud usage and implement cost-saving strategies using tools like AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, or third-party platforms.

Design and implement DR and HA strategies to ensure business continuity and resilience.

Act as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and open standards, identifying opportunities for innovation and operational excellence.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you'll bring as a Sr Cloud Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Five or more years of experience as a Sr. Cloud Engineer, architect or similar position

Proven experience in a multi-cloud environment (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), with deep understanding of core services and cloud-native architectures.

Advanced proficiency with Terraform and Ansible.

Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, routing, and firewall principles.

In-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix and/or Windows administration.

Experience with relational databases and cloud-native database services.

Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Familiarity with observability tools and practices.

Experience implementing security controls and working within compliance frameworks.

Passion for open standards and interoperability.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Engineer, Microsoft Azure Administrator, or equivalent preferred.

Familiarity with Istio, Linkerd, Kong, or Apigee.

Experience with cost analysis and optimization platforms.

Ability to translate technical concepts into business value and influence decision-making.

This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

Teamwork oriented

Organized

Problem solver

Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Primary Location United States-Texas-Austin

Work Locations Austin Tech Hub 3800 Quickhill Road Austin 78728

Business Unit IS970

Job Finance/Accounting

Schedule Full-time

Shift 1st - Day

Employee Status Regular

Experience

Targeting 8-10+ years (true senior level)

Enterprise background strongly preferred

Cloud Environment

Primary: Azure & Google Cloud Platform

AWS-only profiles are not ideal

Experience with mainframe / legacy modernization is critical

Cloud decisions still in progress; platform experience is transferable if fundamentals are strong

Responsibilities

Design, build, and standardize cloud solutions

Support on-prem hybrid cloud migration

Work closely with Cloud Architects, SRE, Security teams

Modernization will be long-term, not lift-and-shift

Technical Requirements

Terraform (required)

Ansible (plus)

Kubernetes & Docker

Experience building platforms (not just maintaining)

Location

Hybrid only (3+ days onsite)

Austin or Temple, TX

No remote exceptions

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.