Occupation
Cloud Engineer
Cloud Engineers design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure on platforms like AWS and Azure, using tools such as Kubernetes and Terraform to automate provisioning and manage containerized workloads. They build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support reliable, scalable software delivery, typically working within an engineering or DevOps team. This role suits technically rigorous professionals who enjoy solving infrastructure problems at scale and staying current with evolving cloud services.
Duties & responsibilities
- Design and build cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, or Azure platforms
- Deploy and operate Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads at scale
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery
- Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform or similar tools
- Troubleshoot infrastructure and service problems to improve system reliability
- Automate cloud provisioning and infrastructure operations
- Manage observability systems including logging, metrics, and monitoring
What Cloud Engineer roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Cloud Engineer make?
Too few Cloud Engineer postings state pay to publish a median yet: 5 of 7 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Cloud Engineer roles?
7 open Cloud Engineer roles from 5 employers; the most at Udacity, Workday and Bristol Myers Squibb.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Cloud Engineer in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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- Employers
- 5
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Open Cloud Engineer roles (7)
On-Call Maintenance Specialist, School of Cloud - Contract Role (India)
Udacity
Contract · Remote
This contract role maintains and updates Udacity's cloud education courses across AWS, Azure, and GCP by analyzing performance metrics, fixing bugs, updating course content to reflect latest cloud service changes, and troubleshooting student access issues. The position suits experienced cloud engineers and developers who want to contribute to technical education while working flexibly as an independent contractor.
Listed on Udacity’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Staff Cloud Engineer (R5801)
Shield AI
Full-time · San Diego, CA · $150,000 – $280,000
This role involves designing and operating AWS cloud infrastructure to support Shield AI's defense technology products, with a focus on automation, reliability, and cross-team collaboration. It suits experienced engineers who thrive on solving infrastructure challenges and improving system operations at scale.
Listed on Shield AI’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Manager, Cloud FinOps Engineer
Bristol Myers Squibb
Full-time · Princeton, NJ · $119,430 – $144,715
This role manages Bristol Myers Squibb's multi-cloud cost optimization efforts using automation and engineering practices rather than traditional finance. It suits cloud engineers or platform operators who want to specialize in cloud economics while keeping hands on infrastructure, coding, and architectural decisions.
Listed on Bristol Myers Squibb’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Principal Cloud IAM Engineer (US Federal)
Workday
Full-time · Reston, VA · $191,500 – $287,300
This role involves designing and implementing identity and access management systems for U.S. federal government cloud environments, working across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms. It suits experienced cloud engineers with a strong background in IAM, compliance frameworks, and security who are interested in mission-critical infrastructure work serving federal agencies.
Listed on Workday’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Cloud Engineer (Hybrid @ Bellevue, WA or Remote @ Florida)
OfferUp
Full-time · Bellevue, WA or Remote Florida · $215,000 – $240,000
A senior infrastructure role building and operating cloud platforms at scale across AWS and GCP, owning Kubernetes, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and observability systems. Best suited for experienced engineers who want hands-on technical depth with opportunities to mentor, set standards, and influence how an entire engineering organization builds and deploys.
Listed on OfferUp’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Principal Cloud Engineer - US Federal
Workday
Full-time · Reston, VA · $191,500 – $287,300
A technical leadership role guiding Workday's cloud infrastructure migration and strategy for US Federal Government contracts, overseeing architecture, automation, and team development. Suited for experienced cloud engineers who can mentor others and drive large-scale infrastructure transformation while meeting federal security requirements.
Listed on Workday’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Cloud Technical Mentor - Independent Contractor (US Canada, Europe, MENA, India & APAC Timezones)
Udacity
Contract · Remote
Udacity seeks experienced cloud professionals to mentor learners through personalized sessions, technical deep-dives, and group Q&A as part-time contractors. This role suits engineers with strong cloud expertise who enjoy teaching others and want flexible income while contributing to tech education.
Listed on Udacity’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Likely next role (6)
Where Cloud Engineers commonly go next: Cloud Architect, Cloud Security Engineer.
Cloud Security Engineer
Gordon Food Service
Atlanta, GA
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Engineer – Cloud Cyber Security
HonorHealth
Full-time
HonorHealth is seeking a cloud security engineer to design, build, and secure Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure environments for their healthcare AI and hybrid infrastructure. You'll work with the information security team on compliance, incident response, and mentoring while ensuring secure connectivity across their systems.
Listed on HonorHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Cloud Security Engineer
Anyscale
San Francisco, CA · $200,000 – $240,000 · Remote
This role owns the security of Anyscale's production cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure, including hardening, container runtime monitoring, and compliance posture. It suits an experienced cloud security engineer who wants to drive infrastructure security strategy at a high-growth AI startup and work hands-on with the engineering team.
Listed on Anyscale’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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DXC Technology
Senior Cloud Architect role focused on leading enterprise-scale cloud migration and modernization projects across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Suited for experienced cloud professionals who want to work on complex hybrid IT solutions with access to cutting-edge technology and global partnership resources.
Listed on DXC Technology’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Cloud Architect & Advisor (f/m/d) for RISE with SAP and BDC in MEE
SAP
Full-time · St. Leon-Rot, DE, 68789
SAP seeks a Senior Cloud Architect to assess and design private cloud infrastructure for RISE with SAP and Business Data Cloud customers, working across the sales lifecycle and renewal cycles. This role suits experienced cloud professionals who can translate technical requirements into feasible landscape designs and advise both customers and internal teams on SAP's private cloud platform.
Listed on SAP’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Staff Cloud Security Engineer
Temporal
Full-time · United States Or Canada - Remote Opportunity · $225,000 – $275,000
This role secures Temporal's distributed workflow platform across multiple cloud providers, focusing on threat modeling, infrastructure hardening, and establishing security partnerships with engineering teams. It suits experienced cloud security engineers who understand both infrastructure and application architecture and want to work on open-source infrastructure that powers developer tools.
Listed on Temporal’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)
Air National Guard Units
Meridian, MS · $89,508 – $116,362
This is a military technician role leading IT systems administration for the Mississippi National Guard's Air Operations Center, requiring active military membership and overseeing multi-platform server infrastructure, security, and disaster recovery.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
General Engineer
Missile Defense Agency
Full-time · Dahlgren, VA · $102,415 – $158,322
This is a systems engineering role within the Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency, focused on next-generation air defense systems and their integration across development and testing. It suits engineers with experience in complex weapons system integration, interface management, and risk mitigation who want to contribute to homeland defense capabilities.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Systems Engineer
AeroVironment
Albuquerque, NM
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Systems Engineer
Supercast
Washington, DC
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Automation Engineer
Adient
Lansing, MI
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IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii · $111,119 – $144,457
This role manages secure communications infrastructure and cryptographic systems for submarine fleet operations, handling policy development and system administration for communications security across a large military organization. It suits experienced IT professionals comfortable working with classified systems, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes infrastructure where security decisions have organization-wide impact.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
IT SPECIALIST (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION) (TITLE 32)
Army National Guard Units
Jefferson Barracks, Missouri · $76,573 – $99,550
A systems administration specialist in the Army National Guard's Intelligence Directorate who manages military intelligence networks, maintains administrator accounts, coordinates security updates, and provides technical support to ensure uninterrupted service across distributed units.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
GENERAL ENGINEER
Air Force Materiel Command
Kirtland AFB, New Mexico · $132,751 – $172,578
This federal role advises Air Force leadership on cybersecurity and intelligence needs for weapon systems and strategic defense programs. You'll work as a senior technical consultant integrating engineering expertise with intelligence analysis to inform acquisition and sustainment decisions.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Systems Engineer
Boeing
Listed on Boeing’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Network Engineer
ConocoPhillips
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Skills Cloud Engineer postings ask for
Measured from the 7 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)7 roles100.0%
- Python5 roles71.4%
- Terraform5 roles71.4%
- AWS CloudFormation4 roles57.1%
- Kubernetes4 roles57.1%
- Microsoft Azure4 roles57.1%
- Docker3 roles42.9%
- GitHub3 roles42.9%
Employers hiring Cloud Engineers
5 in total, most open roles first.
- UUdacity2 roles
- WWorkday2 roles
- Bristol Myers Squibb1 role
- OOfferUp1 role
- SAShield AI1 role