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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Cloud Infrastructure and Engineering - **Company:** Eliassen Group - **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Groovy, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Automation of Marketing, Cloud Services, Ansible, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Cloudformation, Terraform - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ccff09cb-a0e5-4a50-a6a0-39389251435d ## About the Role * 10+ years in technical leadership with experience managing geographically distributed teams. * Expertise in integrating infrastructure components across on-premises and cloud service providers. * Current hands-on experience with cloud security, reliability, and integration best practices in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. * Fluency with IaC technologies including Terraform and CloudFormation; experience with Ansible, Python, Java, or Groovy is advantageous. * Extensive experience managing cloud infrastructures on AWS and Azure with exposure to Google Cloud Platform. * Experience building automated configuration and CI/CD for high-availability, resilient systems at scale. * Knowledge of modern monitoring and alerting solutions spanning on-premises and cloud. * Ability to assess and apply industry trends and technologies appropriately. * Understanding of modern developer requirements and operational considerations such as supportability and maintenance. * Preferred: Cloud certifications and prior asset management experience. ## Description Hybrid up to three days per week from home in either Owing Mills, MD or Baltimore, MD Our client seeks a Director of Cloud Infrastructure and Engineering to lead a globally distributed team that designs, develops, and deploys cloud infrastructure and automation. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with people leadership, performance management, and governance of cloud platforms. You will drive multi-cloud strategy with emphasis on AWS, define automation platforms and deployment patterns, promote best practices, and ensure sustainable, reliable, resilient, and cost-optimized infrastructure at scale., * Lead architecture, development, and governance of evolving cloud platforms across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. * Ensure cloud infrastructure sustainability, reliability, resilience, scalability, and cost optimization. * Define and maintain automation platforms, patterns, and Infrastructure as Code for large-scale deployments. * Oversee integration of SaaS and vendor solutions in cross-cloud environments with IAM and security best practices. * Own execution of complex initiatives from conception to completion and troubleshoot critical incidents. * Monitor industry trends and identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies. * Align work with Global Technology strategy and drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. * Represent the cloud community in internal and cross-organizational forums. * Build organizational influence, mentor and coach team members, and manage recruitment and performance. * Contribute to cloud architecture and governance processes and provide expert guidance on cloud direction. ## Related Videos - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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