[Remote] Cloud Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Equus Workforce Solutions is a purpose-driven organization that focuses on enhancing health, wellbeing, and employability. The Cloud Engineer role is responsible for designing, building, and improving secure cloud platforms and services, emphasizing automation and a shift towards a Cloud/Platform Engineering model primarily using Microsoft Azure.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain cloud infrastructure using an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) first approach, with Terraform as the strategic provisioning toolBuild and manage modular, reusable Terraform codebases aligned to enterprise standards, enabling scalable and repeatable deploymentsDevelop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment, ensuring automated testing, validation, and promotion across environmentsDefine and implement cloud architecture standards, reference patterns, and guardrails to ensure consistency, scalability, and governanceImplement and manage Azure services including compute, storage, networking, identity, and data services using automated provisioning frameworksPartner with application, security, and data teams to enable secure-by-default and compliant cloud solutions aligned to healthcare regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA)Establish and enforce policy-as-code and governance frameworks (e.g., Azure Policy, RBAC, cost management practices)Continuously improve platform reliability, performance, and cost efficiency through monitoring, optimization, and automationContribute to the evolution of the team toward a DevOps and platform engineering culture, promoting best practices and knowledge sharingProvide technical leadership and guidance in evaluating new tools, services, and architectural approachesSupport incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of cloud operationsSkillsMinimum of 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, or platform engineering in a mid-to-large enterprise environmentProven experience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code solutions at scale (preferably Terraform)Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and architectureExperience building and managing automated deployment pipelines (CI/CD) for infrastructure and/or applicationsDeep expertise in Azure services including compute, networking, storage, identity (Azure AD), and security servicesExperience with modern cloud engineering practices, including GitOps, immutable infrastructure, and environment standardizationProficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar languagesExperience with cloud governance frameworks, security controls, and compliance requirements, ideally within healthcare or regulated environmentsFamiliarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights)Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, AKS) is a plusStrong understanding of networking concepts, identity and access management, and security architecture in cloud environmentsDemonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment, driving continuous improvement and adopting new technologiesExcellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teamsStrong problem-solving mindset with an emphasis on automation, scalability, and engineering rigorBenefitsExtensive learning opportunities and networking programsCompany OverviewEquus Workforce Solutions provides family support, disability determination, business solutions, career center and childcare services. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://equusworks.com.