Job DescriptionPosition Title: Senior Cloud EngineerYour role The Senior Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing enterprise cloud infrastructure and platform services across multi-cloud environments. This role partners closely with infrastructure, network, security, development, and operations teams to deliver scalable, highly available, and resilient cloud solutions that support critical business applications and services.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud technologies, automation, infrastructure as code, and cloud security best practices. They will lead cloud architecture initiatives, drive operational excellence, and serve as a technical subject matter expert for cloud adoption, modernization, and optimization efforts.
What you'll doCloud Engineering
- Design, implement, and maintain multi-cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, OCI, and Google Cloud Platform
- Develop cloud landing zones aligned with security, governance, and compliance standards
- Support hybrid and multi-region deployments for enterprise workloads
- Evaluate and recommend cloud-native services and architectural patterns
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
- Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as:
- Terraform, Bicep, ARM, CloudFormation
- Automate cloud provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management
- Standardize repeatable deployment patterns and templates
Security, Governance & Compliance
- Implement cloud security best practices (IAM, network security, encryption, logging)
- Enforce governance using:
- Azure Policy, AWS Organizations / SCPs, Google Cloud Platform Org Policies, OCI policies
- Partner with security teams on audits, controls, and regulatory compliance
- Support vulnerability remediation and security posture management
Operations & Reliability
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud environments
- Design for high availability, disaster recovery, and resiliency
- Support incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
- Optimize performance and cloud costs (FinOps practices)
Collaboration & Leadership
- Act as a technical lead for complex cloud initiatives
- Mentor junior engineers and review designs and code
- Collaborate with application, networking, IAM, and security teams
- Provide clear technical guidance to both engineers and stakeholders
What you'll needCore Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in infrastructure or cloud engineering
- Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure (required)
- Working knowledge of OCI and Google Cloud Platform in production environments
- Strong understanding of:
- Networking (VPC/VNet design, routing, DNS, firewalls)
- Identity & Access Management (IAM, RBAC, federated identity)
- Experience with Linux and/or Windows server workloads
Automation & Tooling
- Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python preferred)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (native or third-party)
Enterprise Experience
- Experience operating cloud platforms at scale
- Understanding of compliance, governance, and security controls
- Ability to work in regulated or audit-driven environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Cloud certifications (one or more):
- AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
- Google Cloud Professional certifications
- OCI Architect certifications
- Experience with:
- Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, GKE, OKE)
- Hybrid connectivity, ExpressRoute / Direct Connect / VPN
- Defender, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
- Prior experience in global or multi-region environments
A bit about usDigital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL , the company's global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx ) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.
To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
A bit about our team Our IT team is at the heart of our business. We develop infrastructures, design and build networks, support servers and provide the first line of support by delivering rich connectivity for our customers. With new data centers coming online all the time, it's a rapidly changing technical environment so our team is always ready to innovate and take the lead on projects. We constantly develop, deploy and support vital networks and data services that drive business performance and improve life for customers around the globe.
What we can offer youOur rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.
Join us and you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you'll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We'll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.
Apply today, take charge of your career and grow your talents with us.
Health and SafetySafety isn't just a priority here at Digital; it's critical to everything we do. Safeguarding lives, protecting assets, and securing data aren't just ideals - they're essential pillars of our commitment to excellence for our people, our partners and our customers. We have a culture of care where every member of Team Digital embraces a relentless pursuit of working safely across Digital Realty. Together we are Safely Powering Progress.
Our Compensation PhilosophyDigital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the company's overall goals and values.
Our published pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and geographical location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. Moreover, an employee's total compensation package varies by role and may include salary, cash bonus or commissions, and equity awards not quantified below.
Compensation range $120,000 - $140,000. This compensation range represents the Company's good faith belief as to what it will pay as a base salary for this position at the time of this posting.
Benefits: For this role, Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401k match, disability benefits, wellness and education benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, and more.
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