Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Overview Texas GovLink, Inc is an Austin based firm with over 25 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team. At Texas GovLink, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including: Highly competitive pay rates Local support staff for responsive, personal service Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing) Life insurance A 401(K) plan with company match Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks. Texas GovLink is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure. Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation. Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity using native and third-party tools. Ensure best practices in security, compliance, and cost optimization across both cloud environments. Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native applications. Set up and manage virtual networks, VPNs, security groups, IAM roles/policies, load balancers, and storage accounts. Troubleshoot cloud service issues and performance bottlenecks. Participate in cloud migration initiatives, hybrid-cloud setups, and disaster recovery planning. Maintain cloud documentation, operational runbooks, and diagrams. Qualifications Minimum (Required): Years Skills/Experience 3 Hands-on experience with both AWS and Azure cloud platforms. 3 Strong understanding of cloud networking, security controls, and identity/access management in both environments. 3 Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab. 3 Proficient in scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) and automation. 3 Familiar with monitoring/logging tools such as CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Zenoss, and Splunk. 3 Hands-on experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS/EKS). Preferred (Optional): Years Skills/Experience Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator/Architect Associate, or equivalent. Experience with hybrid cloud and on-premises integration. Knowledge of cloud cost management tools (e.g., Azure Cost Management, AWS Cost Explorer). Familiarity with DevSecOps and cloud compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, SOC 2).