The Cloud Infrastructure & Operations Engineer is a senior technical role supporting a client of Group O. This position is responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and cost-optimized cloud environments across Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID.The role spans cloud engineering, infrastructure operations, governance, FinOps, compliance, and onboarding. It also serves as a key technical lead, overseeing a cloud operations partner to ensure alignment with standards, architecture, and delivery expectations.Key ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:Cloud Engineering & ArchitectureDefine and maintain cloud architecture standards, best practices, and reference designsSupport DevOps pipelines, CI/CD tooling, and automation frameworksDevelop and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and deployment pipelinesProvide architectural guidance and oversight for partner-delivered solutionsInfrastructure OperationsTroubleshoot cloud connectivity, authentication, networking, and performance issuesSupport application teams and coordinate escalations with delivery partnersLead cloud provisioning, onboarding, and production deploymentsSupport migrations (on-prem to cloud and cloud-to-cloud)Contribute to change management and patching strategiesProvide cost estimates, sizing, and optimization recommendationsIdentity & Access ManagementManage Azure and AWS environments, including account structure and hierarchyAdminister identity services, directory integrations, and access controls (RBAC)Oversee service principals, app registrations, and lifecycle managementCloud Governance & ComplianceDefine and enforce policies, standards, and guardrailsMaintain naming conventions, tagging frameworks, and configuration baselinesMonitor environments for compliance, misconfigurations, and policy violationsSupport regulatory compliance efforts (e.g., SOX, PCI)Document exceptions and drive remediationCloud OnboardingConfigure cloud accounts, subscriptions, and landing zonesEstablish ownership, access controls, and baseline configurationsCapture required metadata for financial, security, and compliance trackingFinOps & Cost ManagementDeliver cost reporting, dashboards, and consumption insightsMonitor spend, identify anomalies, and drive optimizationSupport budgeting, forecasting, and FinOps maturity initiativesCloud Center of Excellence (CCOE)Provide consulting and architecture support to internal teamsDevelop documentation, training, and knowledge base materialsPartner with enterprise teams to advance cloud maturityVendor OversightDirect and govern cloud operations partner activitiesEnsure adherence to engineering standards, security policies, and SLAsReview and approve deliverables (IaC, pipelines, builds, documentation)Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiencyJob QualificationsPreferred Education/Certifications:Azure or AWS certificationsFinOps certificationExperience:5+ years in cloud infrastructure, operations, or engineeringStrong experience with Azure, AWS, Entra ID, DevOps, Terraform, and networkingExperience working with managed service providers or external partnersPreferred Experience: Experience with large-scale cloud migrationsFamiliarity with compliance frameworks (SOX, PCI, ISO)Skills and Qualifications:Knowledge of cloud governance, identity, and FinOps practicesStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsPhysical Requirements : N/A Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed, as an