Senior Cloud Engineer
Job Type : Full-Time | Location : Plano, TX (Hybrid)
Optomi, in partnership with one of our premier clients, is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to lead the design, automation, and security of large-scale AWS networking environments. This role blends hands-on cloud engineering with strategic influence ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of infrastructure, automation, and network architecture.
What the Right Candidate will Enjoy :
- Shape the core networking foundation that powers a rapidly scaling enterprise platform.
- Collaborate with high-performing engineers and architects across cloud, security, and automation disciplines.
- Join a team that values technical excellence, ownership, and innovation where your ideas drive real architectural impact.
Experience of the Right Candidate :
5+ years of experience in cloud or network engineering, with deep, hands-on AWS networking expertise.Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK, or CloudFormation).Hands-on background managing multi-account and multi-region AWS architectures.Experience with Kubernetes or container networking.Knowledge of hybrid cloud connectivity between on-prem and cloud environments.Scripting ability in Python or similar languages.Responsibilities of the Right Candidate :
Architect and scale secure AWS networking, including VPCs, Transit Gateways, Direct Connect, VPN, Cloud WAN, Route53, ACM, and Private CAs.Automate network provisioning and configuration through Terraform, AWS CDK, or other IaC frameworks.Define and enforce network segmentation, routing, and DNS best practices across multi-account cloud environments.Lead incident response and root cause analysis for complex network and connectivity issues.Manage DNS, IP address planning, and integration between AWS and on-premises networks.Develop and apply network security policies using Security Groups, Network ACLs, and AWS WAF.