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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Sentara Healthcare Inc - **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,602.0 - $180,877.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Unity 3d, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Databases, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, DevOps, Github, Information Technology Operations, Key Management, Machine Learning, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Model Validation, Generative AI, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Bicep, Azure AKS, Machine Learning Operations, Terraform, Devsecops, Databricks - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=153b2eeea635cc15 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) or * Experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree - 7+ years of relevant experience without a Bachelor's degree Certification/Licensure Relevant Azure certifications preferred *, * 5+ years of experience in cloud, platform, infrastructure, or DevOps engineering. * Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and working knowledge of AWS. * Proficiency with Terraform, Bicep, Kubernetes, AKS, containers, GitHub, and CI/CD automation. * Experience supporting Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, or comparable AI platforms. * Experience deploying or supporting Databricks for data engineering, analytics, or machine learning workloads. * Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity, security, observability, resiliency, and operational support. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. * Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and provide technical guidance for complex initiatives., * Experience with Databricks Machine Learning, MLflow, Model Serving, Unity Catalog, and automated ML workflows. * Experience with LLMs, RAG, vector databases, agent frameworks, model evaluation, and AI observability. * Experience with MLOps, LLMOps, AgentOps, platform engineering, and developer self-service capabilities. * Experience in healthcare or another highly regulated environmen ## Description Senior Cloud Engineer -AI Designs, implements, and operates secure, scalable cloud platforms that enable enterprise applications, AI, machine learning, analytics, and automation. This hands-on role is responsible for cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps automation, and AI platform enablement across Azure and AWS, with a focus on security, reliability, observability, governance, and operational excellence., Cloud Platform Engineering * Design, deploy, and support Azure and AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Bicep. * Build and operate Kubernetes environments, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), container deployment, networking, scaling, and upgrades. * Develop reusable modules, platform services, automation, and guardrails that enable standardization and developer self-service. * Implement secure cloud networking, identity, access, connectivity, secrets management, monitoring, and resiliency patterns. AI and Data Platform Enablement * Build and support cloud platforms for AI, machine learning, generative AI, and advanced analytics workloads. * Design and operationalize environments for Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and Databricks Machine Learning technologies, including MLflow and Model Serving. * Enable deployment of LLM, retrieval-augmented generation, vector database, and agent-based solutions through secure APIs and containerized services. * Implement model deployment pipelines, evaluation, observability, monitoring, and operational controls using MLOps, LLMOps, and AgentOps practices. DevSecOps, Reliability and Governance * Design and maintain GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, security validation, deployment controls, and traceability. * Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, deployment, monitoring, and routine operations. * Troubleshoot complex cloud, Kubernetes, networking, security, performance, and deployment issues. * Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, privacy, regulatory, and operational standards. * Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Operations, DevOps, and Application Development teams. ## Related Videos - [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) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [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) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## 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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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