Cloud Operations Engineer

Job Title: Senior Cloud OpsLocation: Plano, TexasEmployment Type: Contract-to-Hire (CTH)Rate: $35 $38/Hour on 1099Job SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Cloud Ops professional with strong expertise in multi-cloud operations,Kubernetes platform management, infrastructure automation, and operational excellence. Theideal candidate will lead cloud operations across Azure and Google Cloud environments whiledriving automation, scalability, observability, and reliability initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Operations & Platform ReliabilityMaintain operational health across Azure and Google Cloud environments, ensuringuptime, performance, and stability.Build, Deploy, And Operate Kubernetes Platforms IncludingAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)Implement zero-downtime deployment and upgrade strategies.Ensure systems remain scalable, resilient, secure, and high-performing.Develop deep operational understanding of platform architecture and dependencies.Infrastructure & AutomationDesign and manage multi-cloud infrastructure using Terraform.Create reusable, secure, and scalable Terraform modules.Automate Infrastructure Provisioning, Deployments, And Operational Processes UsingPythonBashPowerShell Apply an automation-first approach to reduce manual effort and operational risk.Cloud NetworkingDesign And Manage Cloud Networking Infrastructure IncludingVNETsVPCsRoutingPeeringVPNsDNSTroubleshoot complex networking, connectivity, and performance issues.DevOps & CI/CDBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines and operational workflows.Improve deployment reliability and operational efficiency through automation andprocess optimization.Monitoring, Observability & OperationsImplement And ManageMonitoringLoggingAlertingObservability solutionsProactively identify issues and conduct root cause analysis (RCA).Drive operational standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.AI & InnovationApply LLMs And AI Technologies To ImproveCloud operationsAutomation o DiagnosticsObservabilityStay current with AI-driven DevOps and SRE tooling.Collaboration & LeadershipCollaborate closely with engineering and product teams.Act as a self-starter and independently drive initiatives end-to-end.Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.Required SkillsStrong experience managing Azure and Google Cloud environments.Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes platforms (AKS and GKE).Advanced Terraform experience for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).Strong scripting and automation skills.Experience building CI/CD pipelines and operational tooling.Expertise in cloud networking and troubleshooting.Strong knowledge of monitoring and observability platforms.Experience applying AI/LLM technologies within operational environments.