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# Senior Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Identity and Access Management, Linux System Administration, Software Engineering, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Delivery Pipeline, Software Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.kforce.com/find-work/search-jobs/#/detail/MTY5Nn5BUUd-MjE4NzkzOVAxfjk5/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
 * 4+ years of experience working with cloud platforms and cloud infrastructure
 * Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-based solutions in production environments
 * Experience with infrastructure automation, scripting, or software development
 * Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
 * Experience supporting both Windows and Linux environments
 * Strong understanding of networking, infrastructure, virtualization, storage, security, and access management concepts
 * Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages
 * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
 * Ability to work in Agile environments and collaborate effectively across teams

## Description

* Senior Cloud Engineer will design, implement, and support cloud infrastructure and platform solutions in enterprise environments
 * Build scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures to support business applications and services
 * Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes using infrastructure-as-code practices
 * Manage cloud resources, networking, identity management, storage, and access controls
 * Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud environments to improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
 * Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated application and infrastructure deployments
 * As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will partner with internal stakeholders to enhance platform capabilities and improve service delivery
 * Contribute to technical design discussions, process improvements, and architecture decisions
 * Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, industry trends, and best practices
 * Mentor team members and promote reusable solutions, automation, and operational excellence
 * Identify and eliminate manual processes through automation and continuous improvement initiatives


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