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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** The Apex - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Recovery, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Hardware Design, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), IT Management, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Routing, Network Administration, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Cloud Services, Runbook, Software Engineering, Network Routing, Pulumi, Apex Code, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Software Security, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cloudformation, Information Technology, Bicep, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Software Version Control, Programming Languages - **Published:** October 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cloud-infrastructure-engineer-los-angeles-ca--05f5835f-3898-48da-a993-630c93334fc9 ## About the Role * In-depth knowledge of cloud computing and cloud service models, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. * In-depth hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud and Microsoft Azure. * Demonstrated ability to build complete cloud environments from scratch, particularly within AWS GovCloud. * Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, networking, security, identity, storage, compute, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery. * Advanced Infrastructure as Code experience, with Terraform strongly preferred. Experience with CloudFormation, Bicep, Pulumi, or similar tools is beneficial. * Strong automation and scripting skills using Python or similar languages. * Ability to investigate complex issues, identify root causes, and develop multiple viable solutions. * Understanding of CI/CD, version control, automation pipelines, and DevOps practices. * Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and complete technical projects on schedule. * Strong technical documentation and communication skills. Education Requirement * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Cloud Computing, or a related technical field Required Experience * 5-7 years of progressive experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, DevOps, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline. * 3+ years of hands-on production experience with AWS and/or Azure, with significant experience in AWS GovCloud preferred. Additional Requirements * Must be a US Citizen * Must be willing to work full-time on-site at our office in the Playa Vista Area of Los Angeles, Access Control, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Applications Security, Automation, Buses, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Security, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Cryptography, Data Recovery, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Diversity, Environmental Monitoring, Firewalls, Funding, Government, Hardware Design, Healthcare, High Availability, High Tech Industry, Identify Issues, Import/Export, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Life Insurance, Manufacturing Design, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multitasking, Network Administration/Management, Network Routing, Network Security, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Private Security, Project Design, Project Schedule, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Standards Development, Startup, Subnet, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Testing, Time Management, United States Citizen, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Wheel/Front-End Loader ## Description The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for architecting, deploying, automating, and operating Apex's cloud-based and hybrid infrastructure across one or more major cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud and Microsoft Azure). This role collaborates closely with software engineers, DevOps practitioners, security teams, and IT leadership to define cloud standards, enforce governance controls, optimize cloud spend, and deliver platform capabilities that accelerate the organization's cloud adoption strategy., * Design, build, deploy, and manage complete cloud infrastructure from the ground up, with a primary focus on AWS GovCloud and Microsoft Azure. * Design and implement secure, scalable, highly available cloud environments using IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions. * Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or similar tools. * Automate cloud provisioning, configuration, deployments, monitoring, and operational tasks. * Develop scripts and automation using Python, and/or similar programming & scripting languages. * Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues involving compute, storage, networking, identity, security, applications, and connectivity to determine root cause, develop multiple possible solutions, evaluate trade-offs, and implement the most appropriate resolution. * Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, security, and reliability and respond to infrastructure incidents. * Design and maintain cloud networking, including VPCs/VNets, subnets, routing, VPNs, firewalls, security groups, and private connectivity. * Implement cloud security, identity, access controls, encryption, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions. * Lead or participate in cloud infrastructure projects from design and implementation through testing, deployment, and completion. * Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, runbooks, and infrastructure standards. * Collaborate with Cloud Infrastructure Security Engineer on the best path/solutions for all cloud environments.