Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Location

Kansas City, Missouri

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: $110,000 to $115,000 per year

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our technology team in Kansas City.

The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing cloud environments across AWS and Azure. Working closely with Software Engineering, DevOps, Security, and IT Operations teams, you will help ensure our cloud platforms remain secure, resilient, scalable, and cost effective.

This position requires strong hands on cloud engineering experience combined with an understanding of infrastructure automation, networking, security, and modern deployment practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent technologies.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes.
• Monitor cloud environments and address performance, availability, capacity, and reliability issues.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and collaborate with development teams to improve application deployment processes.
• Configure and maintain cloud networking, including virtual networks, subnets, routing, load balancing, and security controls.
• Implement identity and access management policies in accordance with security requirements.
• Apply cloud security standards relating to access control, encryption, network segmentation, and data protection.
• Support containerized workloads and cloud based application environments.
• Participate in infrastructure architecture reviews and provide technical recommendations.
• Monitor cloud utilization and identify opportunities for performance and cost optimization.
• Develop monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational visibility across cloud platforms.
• Investigate infrastructure incidents and participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate architecture diagrams, configuration documentation, and operational procedures.
• Evaluate new cloud technologies and recommend appropriate improvements to existing infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3 or more years of professional experience in cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, DevOps, or a related technical position.
• Hands on experience designing and managing production environments within AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies, particularly Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Good understanding of cloud networking, DNS, load balancing, firewalls, and network security.
• Experience with identity and access management within cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Linux or Windows Server administration.
• Experience supporting automated deployment and CI/CD processes.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to engineering and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across both AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Amazon ECS, Azure Kubernetes Service, or comparable container platforms.
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications.
• Familiarity with CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog, Splunk, or similar monitoring platforms.
• Experience with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or comparable CI/CD platforms.
• Understanding of cloud governance and cost management practices.
• Experience supporting highly available or business critical production environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise security and compliance requirements.
• AWS or Microsoft Azure professional certification would be advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and technical expertise.

The benefits package may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional development and technical training.
• Support for AWS, Azure, and other relevant professional certifications.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs.
• Hybrid working arrangements based on operational requirements.

Career Development

This position provides the opportunity to work on modern cloud infrastructure while developing deeper expertise in automation, security, architecture, and platform engineering.

Cloud Infrastructure Engineers will have opportunities to contribute to infrastructure standards, cloud architecture decisions, and technology improvement initiatives across the organization.

Career development opportunities may include progression into Senior Cloud Engineer, Cloud Architect, Platform Engineer, or DevOps Engineering positions.

Application Process

Qualified candidates with relevant cloud infrastructure experience are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for engineers who demonstrate strong technical judgment, attention to security and reliability, and the ability to develop practical infrastructure solutions that support business requirements.

Apply today to be considered for the Cloud Infrastructure Engineer position in Kansas City, Missouri.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person