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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Azure Cloud Engineer, Automation - **Company:** Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP - **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Windows PowerShell, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Policy as Code, Firewalls (Computer Science), Build Management, Hashicorp, Terraform, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/staff-azure-cloud-engineer-automation-fort-worth-tx-usa-58834636 ## About the Role Experteer Overview In this role you will lead the design and build of a new Azure landing zone to underpin a multi-year cloud modernization program. You will own hands-on Terraform-based infrastructure, pipelines, and security guardrails, working as the senior cloud engineering voice with IT, security, and network teams. You will set standards, codify processes, and enable self-service deployment patterns for other engineers. This is a practical, impact-driven role with a strong emphasis on governance, automation, and security. Compensation / Benefits * Design and build the Azure landing zone aligned with CAF and Well-Architected Framework * Develop Terraform modules and manage Terraform Cloud workspace and state strategy * Configure networking and security (hub-spoke, NSGs, Azure Firewall, WAF, private endpoints, DNS) * Codify to-be cloud-native software engineering practices and CI/CD for infrastructure * Establish policy-as-code guardrails and shift-left tooling for IaC * aaaaa with security and observability baseline (Defender for Cloud, Log Analytics, Azure Policy) * Coordinate Entra ID architecture with security and network teams * Define module structure, documentation, and code-review standards for future hires * Create a self-service application deployment pattern and golden path for engineers Tasks * 6+ years in cloud infrastructure/platform engineering with production ownership * Strong Azure generalist with Terraform/IaC, networking, and security expertise * Hands-on Terraform module authorship and state management * Experience with Azure networking, security, and governance (hub-spoke, NSGs, Azure Policy) * Knowledge of SOC 2 control families and designing compliant landing zones * Experience building CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes * Familiarity with policy-as-code approaches and IaC security scanning * Strong scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation * Ability to work independently and influence decisions on a new program * Experience with HashiCorp HCP Waypoint or similar IDP (preferred) Key requirements * ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you will lead the design and build of a new Azure landing zone to underpin a multi-year cloud modernization program. You will own hands-on Terraform-based infrastructure, pipelines, and security guardrails, working as the senior cloud engineering voice with IT, security, and network teams. You will set standards, codify processes, and enable self-service deployment patterns for other engineers. This is a practical, impact-driven role with a strong emphasis on governance, automation, and security. Compensation / Benefits * Design and build the Azure landing zone aligned with CAF and Well-Architected Framework * Develop Terraform modules and manage Terraform Cloud workspace and state strategy * Configure networking and security (hub-spoke, NSGs, Azure Firewall, WAF, private endpoints, DNS) * Codify to-be cloud-native software engineering practices and CI/CD for infrastructure * Establish policy-as-code guardrails and shift-left tooling for IaC * Implement security and observability baseline (Defender for Cloud, Log Analytics, Azure Policy) * Coordinate Entra ID architecture with security and network teams * Define module structure, documentation, and code-review standards for future hires * Create a self-service application deployment pattern and golden path for engineers Tasks * 6+ years in cloud infrastructure/platform engineering with production ownership * Strong Azure generalist with Terraform/IaC, networking, and security expertise * Hands-on Terraform module authorship and state management * Experience with Azure networking, security, and governance (hub-spoke, NSGs, Azure Policy) * Knowledge of SOC 2 control families and designing compliant landing zones * Experience building CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes * Familiarity with policy-as-code approaches and IaC security scanning * Strong scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation * Ability to work independently and influence decisions on a new program * Experience with HashiCorp HCP Waypoint or similar IDP (preferred) Key requirements * ## Related Videos - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) - [Bridging AI and Nomad: a Go-based MCP Server for Cluster Control](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2063-bridging-ai-and-nomad-a-go-based-mcp-server-for-cluster-control) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [Stop configuring infrastructure, start coding it!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/464-stop-configuring-infrastructure-start-coding-it) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)