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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Operations Lead Engineer - **Company:** AAA Club Alliance Inc. - **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,384.0 - $149,158.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, Management of Software Versions, Google Cloud, Software Modules, Cloud Platform System, Grafana, Multi-Cloud, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Information Technology, Terraform, Virtual Private Clouds, Software Version Control, Dynatrace - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b2eedb25ff3ebd0e ## About the Role Do you have experience in Virtual Private Clouds?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or equivalent in Computer Sciences, Business Administration, or related field required. Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience will be considered in lieu of degree. * Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including architecting, provisioning, configuring, and managing services such as GKE, Cloud Run, VPC networking, IAM, and managed services, required. * Minimum 4 years of experience with Microsoft Azure, supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure and hybrid/multi-cloud integration scenarios, required as a secondary skillset. * Minimum 4 years of experience designing and maintaining infrastructure-as-code for cloud environments using Terraform, including reusable module development, version control, and organizational governance required. * GCP Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect certification required . * Terraform Associate certification or similar infrastructure-as-code certification required. * Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect certification preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Lead in a collaborative environment, influencing engineering standards, practices, and platform maturity across teams. * Manage multiple high-impact initiatives, balancing tactical execution with strategic priorities and delivering results with minimal oversight. * Mentor engineers of all levels, lead peer reviews, and guide architectural discussions while strengthening operational capability through knowledge sharing. * Perform advanced analysis of cloud infrastructure to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for scalable improvements across performance, security, and cost. * Provide deep hands-on expertise in GCP (IAM, networking, organization structure, security controls) and working knowledge of Azure for hybrid integration. * Lead design and troubleshooting complex multi-cloud environments with strong root cause analysis across platform, networking, and identity layers. * Develop and maintain reusable Terraform modules and GitOps workflows, including state management, versioning, and policy enforcement. * Drive cross-functional collaboration, change management, and documentation standards while supporting continuous learning, cloud adoption, and secure operations practices. ## Description AAA Club Alliance is currently seeking a Cloud Operations Lead Engineer to join our team in Wilmington, DE or Cincinnati, OH. This role follows a hybrid schedule and requires on-site work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The Primary Duties of the Cloud Operations Lead Engineer are to: * Lead design, deployment, and governance of GCP infrastructure using IaC and automation, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient cloud operations with Azure interoperability where needed. * Partner with Network, Security, Application Support, and Enterprise Development teams to ensure reliable, high-performing, and secure cloud services aligned to business goals. * Act as a liaison between Cloud Operations, CCoE, and Enterprise Architecture, translating strategy into GCP-first operational standards and reusable infrastructure patterns. * Guide teams on cloud architecture decisions, including GCP-native services (e.g., Cloud Run, GKE), and resolve complex design challenges. * Build and govern reusable Terraform modules aligned to cloud standards, IAM policies, versioning, and tagging conventions across multi-cloud environments. * Evaluate vendors and third-party solutions; support procurement decisions for cloud platforms, observability tools, and GCP services. * Provide technical input on cost optimization, efficiency, resilience, and lifecycle sustainability of cloud services. * Research and recommend emerging cloud technologies to advance GCP platform maturity and multi-cloud strategy. * Implement and enforce GCP identity and access management (IAM), aligned with Azure RBAC where applicable. * Own observability integration (e.g., Dynatrace, Grafana, GCP Cloud Operations Suite) to ensure monitoring, alerting, and root cause visibility. * Lead incident response and root cause analysis for major cloud outages; drive cross-team resolution and risk reduction. * Drive platform improvements focused on standardization, automation, security, and performance. * Ensure documentation quality for Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, configurations, and operational processes. * Oversee cloud security controls, compliance (including PCI), and disaster recovery alignment. * Mentor engineers, lead peer reviews, and promote engineering standards across Cloud Operations. * Represent Cloud Operations in cross-functional groups, support cloud enablement, training, and onboarding. * Promote Information Security policies and a security-by-design culture. * Other duties assigned. ## Related Videos - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [The Power of Purpose: Unlocking Potential and Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1110-the-power-of-purpose-unlocking-potential-and-innovation) - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) - [All your telemetry data from any source in one place](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/57-all-your-telemetry-data-from-any-source-in-one-place) ## 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) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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