Senior Cloud Engineer

About the job We are Systematix and we are currently looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to support the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise cloud infrastructure for one of our key clients. ⚠️ No H-1B sponsorship available. Third-party recruiters and staffing agencies, please do not apply or contact us regarding this opportunity. ABOUT THE PROJECT Our client is a global leader in science and technology, supporting a diverse portfolio of businesses across life sciences, diagnostics, and industrial innovation. As part of its ongoing digital transformation strategy, the organization is investing heavily in cloud modernization, infrastructure automation, platform standardization, and enterprise technology enablement initiatives across its global operations. To support several upcoming cloud initiatives, our client is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join its Digital Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments while helping drive cloud governance, automation, security, and operational excellence. ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments in alignment with enterprise architecture standards Support cloud platform governance and management frameworks, including AWS Organizations, AWS Control Tower, Azure Management Groups, and Azure Subscriptions Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, and/or Bicep Develop automated deployment, provisioning, and configuration management solutions to improve operational efficiency and consistency Implement cloud security controls including IAM policies, security groups, network segmentation, encryption standards, and monitoring capabilities Monitor cloud environments using native cloud tools and troubleshoot performance, availability, scalability, and connectivity issues Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and operations teams to support cloud migration, modernization, and standardization initiatives Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, runbooks, operational procedures, technical standards, and support documentation Support FinOps and cloud cost optimization initiatives including resource tagging, rightsizing, reserved instance planning, budgeting, and spend reporting Administer and support Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, server hardening, and patch management Participate in cloud architecture reviews, operational planning, incident resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives Support enterprise infrastructure projects across multiple business units and technology domains ABOUT THE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience 8+ years of hands-on cloud infrastructure engineering experience supporting enterprise environments Strong experience designing, deploying, and supporting AWS infrastructure and cloud-native services Deep expertise with AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Route53, Lambda, CloudWatch, and CloudFormation Strong experience working with Microsoft Azure infrastructure and platform services Experience with Azure services including Azure AD/Entra ID, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, ExpressRoute, Azure Monitor, Azure DevOps, and ARM/Bicep templates Strong experience implementing Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, Bicep, Pulumi, or similar technologies Experience administering Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 environments Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, server hardening, and patch management Experience implementing cloud security controls, identity management, monitoring, governance, and compliance standards Experience supporting cloud migration and modernization initiatives within large enterprise environments Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional certification Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), or similar Azure certifications Experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation and operational support Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud governance and FinOps initiatives Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud automation frameworks Experience working within highly regulated, global enterprise environments Experience supporting hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments ABOUT THE ROLE This is a contract opportunity expected to run through the end of 2026, with a strong possibility of extension into 2027. The role may be performed remotely from anywhere within North America; however, candidates must be able to work within Americas time zones. Candidates located in the Pacific Northwest region are preferred, although location is not a requirement. AI DISCLOSURE As part of our recruitment process, Systematix may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with resume screening, candidate matching, and recruitment administration. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our recruitment and hiring teams. APPLY NOW If you are interested in finding out more, please contact us or submit your resume to jobs@systematix.com. ABOUT SYSTEMATIX Systematix is a Canadian-owned Global Consulting and Resourcing firm with nearly 50 years of experience delivering technology solutions to clients across North America and the United Kingdom. We provide the highest-caliber consulting solutions to a diverse client base across all levels of government and private industry. Systematix is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Systematix, we value diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.