Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Apex Technology, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$148,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with CloudFormation, Bicep, Pulumi, or similar tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Receive equity in Apex
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
$100k life insurance at no cost
15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually
10 paid holidays
Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
8 weeks paid parental leave
Childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
Daily catered lunch
Unlimited snacks
Monthly office socials
Pickleball tournaments
Run club
Gatherings for you and your family
Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self