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# Sr. Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Ellucian
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $126,584.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory Federation Services, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Internet Information Services (IIS), Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Network Security, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Datadog, Data Logging, Pulumi, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Grafana, HybridCloud, Cloudformation, Gitlab-ci, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cloudwatch, Terraform, New Relic (SaaS), Elk Stack, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a1dae4f6c34916d4

## About the Role

frameworks, and methods that improve platform quality and team productivity. Problem Solving: Diagnose complex system issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions that improve resiliency and scalability. Technical Documentation: Maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for infrastructure systems, processes, and deployment procedures. Requirements Gathering: Participate in technical planning and requirements sessions to understand infrastructure needs and translate them into practical, scalable solutions. Peer Feedback: Contribute to technical design reviews and provide feedback that improves infrastructure architecture and engineering processes. Annual Salary: $126,584.00. Employee can work from home from anywhere within the United States -100% remote. The minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree or its foreign educational equivalent in Computer Science, Engg, Information Systems, Info Technology or a related field required. Higher degree accepted but not
a min. requirement plus 36 months experience in job offered or in closely related position involving infrastructure or DevOps engineering.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 3 years experience in each of the following:

Managing production environments on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud;With infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi; In automation and Scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell, in using DevOps Tools with CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins; With cloud-native networking, load balancers, VPCs, storage, compute, and managed services; In MicroSoft Stack experience in Familiarity Windows Server, SQL Server, IIS, ADFS, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM in hybrid cloud deployments; In monitoring and logging: solutions such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, New Relic, or ELK stack, in security Awareness using IAM, encryption, secure networking, and compliance frameworks.

## Description

Full-time opening for Sr. Cloud Engineer at Ellucian Company LLC in Reston, VA 20191 (HQ). JOB DUTIES: Cloud Architecture and Infrastructure- Lead the design, implementation, and support of scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure solutions across public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. Infrastructure as Code: Build and manage infrastructure using automation tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation to ensure consistent, repeatable, and auditable deployments. DevOps Enablement: Collaborate with development teams to design and enhance CI/CD pipelines that accelerate delivery while maintaining quality, stability, and security. Monitoring and Observability: Implement and maintain observability solutions (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana) to monitor system performance and proactively detect and resolve issues. Security and Compliance: Apply security best practices for cloud platforms, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, secrets
management, and compliance with industry standards such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Hybrid Environments: Support infrastructure for a variety of application types, including cloud-native SaaS applications as well as hybrid systems such as Microsoft Dynamics CRM, SQL Server, and IIS. Automation and Optimization: Automate routine operations and workflows to improve reliability and efficiency, and continuously seek opportunities to optimize cloud performance and cost. Collaboration: Partner with software engineering, product, and support teams to align infrastructure capabilities with application requirements and customer needs. Mentoring: Mentor junior engineers and promote infrastructure engineering best practices across teams. Ownership and Accountability: Take ownership of infrastructure components from design through deployment and operations, ensuring reliable and timely delivery. Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and introduce relevant tools


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