Cloud Automation Engineer

• Seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Automation Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise cloud transformation initiative.
• The organization currently operates a significant on-premises VMware infrastructure and is looking to migrate substantial workloads to the cloud while developing new cloud-native capabilities.
• The ideal consultant will have strong experience in infrastructure automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), GitOps methodologies, and cloud engineering.
• This individual will play a key role in automating infrastructure provisioning, supporting virtual machine migrations, and enabling the organization’s broader cloud adoption strategy across internal business systems, back-office applications, and customer-facing solutions.
• The successful consultant will be a hands-on engineer who is equally comfortable working within traditional VMware infrastructure and modern cloud environments.
• This individual should be capable of building scalable automation frameworks, contributing directly to enterprise cloud migration efforts, and enabling new cloud-based solutions.
• The position requires someone who can execute technical work independently while collaborating closely with internal teams to accelerate cloud adoption and infrastructure modernization., * Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure automation solutions using Terraform, Ansible, and GitOps practices.
• Support the migration of existing on-premises VMware virtual machines and enterprise workloads into cloud environments.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management.
• Establish and maintain GitOps workflows and CI / CD pipelines to support consistent, repeatable infrastructure deployments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, security, and application teams to assess workload readiness and execute cloud migration strategies.
• Support the deployment of new cloud-native applications and infrastructure for internal operations, back-office systems, and customer-facing services.
• Automate configuration management, deployment, monitoring, and operational tasks across hybrid cloud environments.
• Implement infrastructure standards and automation best practices to improve scalability, reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with cloud environment optimization, including resource management, performance monitoring, and cost efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve infrastructure automation and operational efficiency.
• Develop technical documentation, reusable automation modules, and standardized deployment processes.

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong experience with Ansible for configuration management and automated deployment.
• Experience implementing GitOps workflows using Git-based repositories and CI / CD tooling.
• Experience managing and supporting on-premises VMware vSphere / ESXi environments.
• Demonstrated experience migrating virtual machines, applications, or infrastructure workloads from on-premises environments to public cloud platforms.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, security, storage, and infrastructure monitoring.
• Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure environments and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Migrate, Azure DevOps, and Azure infrastructure services.
• Experience with AWS and / or multi-cloud environments.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI / CD, or Azure DevOps Pipelines.
• Understanding of cloud migration frameworks, landing zones, and infrastructure modernization strategies.
• Experience utilizing AI-assisted coding, infrastructure automation, AIOps, or intelligent monitoring technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Relevant certifications such as HashiCorp Terraform Associate, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or AWS certifications.

ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!