Staff Cloud Engineer (IaC/Terraform/Python

Stand 8

Tempe, Arizona

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Access Control, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Ansible, Architectural Services, Authentication, Automation, Best Practices, Budget Management, C++ Programming Language, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Entertainment and Media, Firewalls, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), High Availability, High Reliability, Hybrid Cloud, Identify Issues, Incident Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Java, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Security, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Programming Languages, Project Execution, Proof of Concept, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reporting Dashboards, Root Cause Analysis, Sales Management, Scalable System Development, Software Engineering, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Systems Scalability, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Thought Leadership, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Tempe, Arizona

POSTED

15 days ago

STAND 8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and more including internationally in Mexico and India.

Staff Cloud Engineer
This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure with a focus on automation, security, and cost optimization. The Staff Cloud Engineer serves as a technical leader, driving adoption of cloud strategies and engineering best practices across AWS and GCP environments. This position contributes to building scalable, resilient, and high-performing cloud solutions, including hybrid infrastructures supporting critical live and global event operations. The role also emphasizes continuous improvement, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver efficient and reliable cloud services.

Location & Work Type
Location: Tempe, AZ
Work Type: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement cloud solutions on AWS and GCP platforms, including networking, security, storage, compute, and authentication components
Serve as project execution leader by estimating effort, breaking down tasks, and mentoring junior engineers to deliver projects on time and within budget
Collaborate with architecture leaders to design cloud solutions addressing business needs across cloud and hybrid environments
Automate cloud deployments and infrastructure provisioning using tools such as Terraform, Terragrunt, Python, and Ansible
Ensure cloud security through account management, access controls, firewalls, and threat detection mechanisms
Monitor infrastructure performance and cost efficiency, implementing optimizations and creating dashboards and alerts
Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure and application issues, performing root cause analysis
Lead post-incident reviews and implement corrective actions
Provide thought leadership on cloud technologies, infrastructure as code, and industry best practices
Develop proof of concepts (POCs) to evaluate new technologies and architectural patterns
Participate in architecture reviews, project kickoffs, and post-mortem discussions
Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and cloud strategies

Qualifications
Required:

Deep understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including security, networking, IAM, authentication protocols, account management and application services
Proven experience solving capacity challenges by utilizing dynamic scaling using containerization and/or serverless approaches, ensuring high availability and reliability with redundancy, and leveraging services like Direct Connect and/or AWS Outposts for hybrid connectivity
Understand and implement various infrastructure architecture models (like centralized vs distributed) to define how resources, data, and processes are organized and managed within an organization's IT infrastructure - building and maintaining IT systems that are scalable, reliable, and secure
Mastery of AWS Well Architected Framework principles
Expert with troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Ability to analyze systems with a high degree of detail and impact awareness
Hands-on experience with at least 2 programming languages (Python, Java, C++, etc.) and experience writing infrastructure as code using Terragrunt and/or Terraform; our hands-on technical test requires both Python and Terraform
Familiarity with DevOps principles
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Proven experience with building deployment pipelines and enabling self-service
Strong teamwork and willingness to collaborate with others
Comfortable working with engineers to introduce new technologies and resolve technical challenges

Preferred (Optional):

BS or equivalent
AWS Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps, SysAdmin, Networking, and/or Security certifications
Google Cloud Platform and/or Azure Cloud knowledge
Experience in the Media & Entertainment field
Other certifications (CCIP, CCIE, Terraform, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, etc.)

Benefits

Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
Dental/Vision/Variou

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