Senior Cloud Infrastructure / DevOps Engineer

Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Engineer Location: Hybrid – Austin, TX (Onsite 3 days/week) Citizenship Requirement: Due to federal contract requirements and security regulations, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role Company: AiGenius Employment Type: W2 Contract (Potential to convert after 6 months) About the Role AiGenius is seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Engineer to support a major enterprise software client. You will join an automation-first team responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining multi-cloud infrastructure supporting complex SAP and mission-critical environments. The role includes heavy involvement with Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD, cloud-native services, and container orchestration across AWS, Azure, and GCP. This environment supports government-related missions across local, state, federal, and private sector clients. Key Responsibilities Deploy and maintain infrastructure across multiple cloud providers using Terraform Troubleshoot and debug Terraform modules and deployment issues Run and modify Ansible playbooks to manage cloud and customer infrastructure Use GitLab (multiple repositories) to maintain infrastructure and submit merge requests Build, configure, and deploy containerized applications using Docker and/or Kubernetes Analyze network traffic flow to troubleshoot connectivity issues between customer and hosted environments Produce and maintain technical documentation for system and network architecture Develop SOPs, KB articles, technical bulletins, and governance documentation Operate with a security-first mindset and ensure infrastructure adheres to security boundaries Implement monitoring, configuration management, and logging for multi-tenant, multi-cloud environments Use generative AI tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and security where appropriate Required Knowledge & Skills Cloud Technologies AWS: EC2, S3, IAM, Route 53, VPC Azure: VNets, Application Gateway, Storage Accounts, VMs, Load Balancers, Resource Groups GCP: Projects, Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, VPC Core Technical Skills Strong Terraform skills (module development, multi-cloud deployments) Proficiency with at least one CI/CD platform Strong scripting/programming skills (Bash, Python) Experience designing RBAC and provisioning user access Ability to investigate and understand detailed cloud configurations Logging and log-processing experience in cloud environments Solid networking knowledge (IP routing, subnetting, troubleshooting) Strong Linux OS administration and troubleshooting Working knowledge of ServiceNow and Jira Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science OR equivalent hands-on experience 5–8+ years of experience with: Python Terraform Ansible Concourse CI/CD Vault Identity Management Experience with Unix/Linux internals (filesystems, system calls, hardening) Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, DNS, SDN) Preferred Qualifications Expertise designing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems Ability to debug and optimize code Strong automation mentality and ability to eliminate repetitive tasks Strong communication skills and ownership-driven work style Why Work With AiGenius? Support mission-critical federal and enterprise environments Multi-cloud engineering exposure (AWS, Azure, GCP) Opportunity for full-time conversion Fast-moving, automation-first environment Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78727