Cloud Automation Engineer

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group•Arlington, VA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

DRCG is seeking a talented Cloud Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain automated cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines across AWS and Azure environments. The ideal candidate will have a passion for automation, a deep understanding of Infrastructure as Code principles, and the ability to create repeatable, scalable processes that enable rapid and reliable cloud deployments.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on experience with Terraform
Strong proficiency with Ansible
Solid experience with both AWS and Azure
Experience with AWS Lambda and Azure Logic Apps
Hands-on experience building pipelines with GitHub Actions
Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Strong Git and GitHub workflow knowledge
Deep understanding of cloud networking concepts and protocols
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and routing protocols
Experience with network troubleshooting tools and methodologies
Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements
Understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, etc.)
Familiarity with API development and integration
Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to diagnose complex technical issues across multiple systems
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues
Ability to work under pressure during incident response
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to document technical processes clearly and concisely
Collaborative team player with cross-functional experience
Self-motivated with ability to work independently
Customer-focused mindset with emphasis on delivering value

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer Associate
Azure Administrator or Developer Associate certification
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
GitHub Actions or GitHub Certified expertise
Experience with multi-cloud deployment strategies
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, CIS)
Experience with infrastructure testing tools (Terratest, InSpec, Pester)
Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools
Previous experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering roles
Experience with cost optimization and FinOps practices

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Terraform modules for multi-cloud infrastructure provisioning
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices and standards across the organization
Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for configuration management and application deployment
Build reusable, modular automation frameworks that can be leveraged across multiple projects
Develop and maintain infrastructure templates and blueprints for common deployment patterns
Automate manual processes to improve efficiency and reduce human error
Deploy and manage infrastructure across AWS and Azure cloud platforms
Implement and optimize AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, RDS, and CloudFormation
Implement and optimize Azure services including VMs, Storage, Logic Apps, Functions, and ARM templates
Design and implement serverless solutions using AWS Lambda and Azure Logic Apps
Manage cloud networking components including VPCs, subnets, security groups, and routing
Implement cloud security best practices and compliance controls
Design and implement automated deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions
Build continuous integration and continuous deployment workflows for infrastructure and applications
Create automated testing frameworks for infrastructure validation
Implement pipeline security scanning and compliance checks
Develop rollback and recovery mechanisms for failed deployments
Optimize pipeline performance and reliability
Design and implement cloud network architectures across AWS and Azure
Configure VPNs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, and hybrid connectivity solutions
Implement network security controls including firewalls, NSGs, and NACLs
Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues
Design and implement load balancing and traffic management solutions
Manage DNS, routing, and network monitoring
Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure and automation issues
Perform root cause analysis on deployment failures and system outages
Provide technical support and guidance to development teams
Monitor infrastructure health and performance metrics
Implement proactive alerting and monitoring solutions
Document troubleshooting procedures and known issues
Develop and document repeatable processes for infrastructure deployment
Create standardized workflows and procedures for common tasks
Establish best practices for cloud automation and IaC development
Conduct code reviews and provide feedback on automation scripts
Mentor team members on automation tools and techniques
Drive continuous improvement initiatives