Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Jobs

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer jobs are open across technology, financial services, healthcare, and defense, from junior to staff and principal levels, with specializations in cloud architecture, DevOps, and site reliability engineering. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles304+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGoogle
Top citySunnyvale, CA
Work type37% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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NVIDIA
Senior Systems Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure and Development
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Senior Systems Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure and Development
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Software Engineering
$184k - $357k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Salesforce
Senior Platform Engineer — Cloud Infrastructure
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Senior Platform Engineer — Cloud Infrastructure
Salesforce
Redwood City, California
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$149k - $224k/yr
10,000+

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Lead
IT Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure
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IT Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure
Lead
New York, New York
Cloud & DevOps
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cybersecurity
DevOps
IT Support
Security Engineering
$167k/yr
On-Site
None

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MANTECH
Executive Director, Enterprise Infrastructure & Cloud Operations
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MANTECH
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Executive Director, Enterprise Infrastructure & Cloud Operations
MANTECH
Herndon, Virginia
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Lead Bank
IT Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure
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Lead Bank
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IT Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure
Lead Bank
New York, New York
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$150k - $167k/yr
Hybrid
11-50

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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Google
    Google27
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
    Booz Allen Hamilton12
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health10
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA9
  • JPMorganChase
    JPMorganChase6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software39
  • Artificial Intelligence12
  • Banking & Financial Services9
  • Investment & Asset Management5
  • Consulting & Professional Services5

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in cloud infrastructure engineer jobs.

  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi
  • Experience designing and managing containerized workloads using Kubernetes or Docker
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
  • Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts including VPCs, subnets, load balancers, and DNS
  • Relevant cloud certification such as AWS Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or Azure Administrator

Tips for Your Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to cloud platforms

Recruiters scan for specific cloud providers first. Call out your AWS, Azure, or GCP experience by service name, not just platform name. List IaC tools like Terraform or Pulumi alongside the environments you managed and the scale you operated at.

Get your certifications listed prominently

AWS Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, and Azure Administrator are filtering criteria in many applicant tracking systems. Place active certifications near the top of your resume so they clear automated screens before a human ever reads your experience.

Target roles by deployment model fit

Job postings split between multi-cloud, single-cloud, and on-prem hybrid environments. Read the tech stack section carefully and apply to roles where your hands-on environment matches. Mismatched environments are the most common reason strong candidates get filtered out early.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists cloud infrastructure engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for architecture whiteboard rounds

Most cloud infrastructure interviews include a live design exercise covering networking, availability zones, failover, and cost optimization. Practice drawing out a three-tier architecture from scratch, narrating your tradeoffs aloud, because interviewers score reasoning as heavily as the final diagram.

Negotiate using scope, not just title

Cloud infrastructure offers vary significantly based on the number of environments you own, on-call rotation frequency, and budget authority. Before accepting, ask directly how many production accounts you manage and whether you have approval authority over cloud spend. These factors affect total comp discussions.

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most cloud infrastructure engineers?

The companies hiring the most cloud infrastructure engineers right now include Google, Booz Allen Hamilton, and CVS Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in technology, financial services, and federal contracting sectors.

How many cloud infrastructure engineer jobs are remote?

About 63% of cloud infrastructure engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible engineering disciplines. Roles focused on cloud architecture, automation, and DevOps tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring data center oversight or government security clearances are more likely to require on-site presence.

How do you become a cloud infrastructure engineer?

Start by building foundational skills in Linux system administration, networking fundamentals, and at least one scripting language such as Python or Bash. Earn a cloud certification from AWS, Azure, or GCP to validate your skills for employers. Build hands-on experience through personal projects, open-source contributions, or roles in IT operations before moving into dedicated infrastructure engineering positions.

Can you get a cloud infrastructure engineer job with little experience?

Entry-level cloud infrastructure roles exist, but they typically require demonstrated hands-on skills rather than years of employment history. Employers hiring junior candidates look for a portfolio of personal cloud projects, a relevant certification, and familiarity with a major IaC tool. Starting in IT support, systems administration, or a cloud apprenticeship program are common paths into the role.

What does the cloud infrastructure engineer interview process look like?

Most cloud infrastructure interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone screen covering cloud platform knowledge and scripting, and a multi-stage virtual or on-site loop. The loop typically includes a live architecture design exercise, a hands-on coding or automation task, and a behavioral round. Some employers also include a take-home infrastructure challenge before the final round.

Where can I find and apply to cloud infrastructure engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to cloud infrastructure engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your cloud platform experience, seniority level, and preferred work arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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