Cloud Infrastructure Technical Lead

Base pay range$65.00/hr - $65.00/hrResponsibilitiesHands-On Engineering (50%): Provision and manage infrastructure across Linux, Windows, on-prem, and AWS EC2 environments; design and implement AWS landing zones for secure and scalable cloud adoption; automate infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible for IaC and configuration management; support and troubleshoot infrastructure workloads and applications (1400 workloads, 400 apps).Leadership & Team Coordination (30-40%): Lead a team of engineers through infrastructure transformation and cloud adoption; coordinate with global teams, including early morning PST collaboration with India; manage on-call schedules and eventually oversee 24x7 support coordination; provide mentorship and technical guidance across infrastructure and cloud domains.Advisory & Strategy (10-20%): Advise stakeholders on infrastructure architecture, cloud strategy, and modernization roadmaps; contribute to long-term planning for hybrid cloud environments and workload optimization; evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.Requirements7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering and leadership rolesStrong background in server provisioning, networking, Linux/Windows systems, and hybrid cloud environmentsExperience with VMware and Nutanix (migration experience preferred)Deep knowledge of AWS services, especially EC2 and cloud-native architecturesProficiency in Terraform and Ansible for automation and infrastructure-as-codeSound understanding of infrastructure architecture and cloud design principlesExcellent communication and leadership skills, with experience managing cross-functional teamsPreferred CertificationsAWS Certified Solutions ArchitectHashiCorp Certified: Terraform AssociateNutanix Certified ProfessionalRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalentThe pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17