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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Digital Realty Trust, Inc. - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Federated Identity Management, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Windows Servers, Routing, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Multi-Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Bicep, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59138850-sr-cloud-engineer ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in infrastructure or cloud engineering * Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure (required) * Working knowledge of OCI and GCP 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 ## Description 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 do Cloud Engineering * Design, implement, and maintain multi-cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP * 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, GCP 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 ## Related Videos - [We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) ## 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) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [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)