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Cloud Platform Engineer roles are among the most OPT-friendly in tech, large cloud teams at companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft routinely sponsor, and the skills-based nature of the work means your degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field maps cleanly to specialty occupation requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are Lennar
Lennar is one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.
A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future
Join the Cloud Platform team as a Cloud Platform Engineer focused on network and identity infrastructure in AWS and Cloudflare. In this role, you will implement and maintain cloud networking and identity services through a fully code-driven infrastructure model. Using Terraform, GitHub Actions, and DevOps practices, you will build and operate scalable, well-governed platform services in a multi-account AWS environment. While AWS is the primary platform and the target for all new development, the organization maintains a legacy Azure presence that may require occasional support.
Your Responsibilities on the Team
- Implement and maintain AWS networking constructs such as VPCs, subnets, route tables, and internet/NAT gateways using IaC and CI/CD workflows.
- Build and manage Transit Gateway configurations to support multi-account and multi-region connectivity through infrastructure as code.
- Support AWS Direct Connect implementations for hybrid connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments.
- Implement network security controls including Security Groups, Network ACLs, and VPC endpoint policies through IaC modules.
- Collaborate with teams that manage AWS Network Firewall and support related configurations as needed.
- Implement and manage Cloudflare services including DNS, CDN, WAF, and traffic management through infrastructure as code.
- Develop and maintain reusable IaC modules for network and identity infrastructure deployments.
- Build and manage GitHub Actions workflows for infrastructure CI/CD pipelines across networking, identity, and platform services.
- Implement IAM roles, policies, and trust relationships as code to support least-privilege access patterns across AWS accounts.
- Deploy and manage IAM Identity Center (IAM IC) configurations, Permission Sets, and account assignments through IaC.
- Troubleshoot network connectivity, latency, and routing issues across AWS and Cloudflare environments.
- Participate in sprint-based support rotations for platform issues as needed.
- Collaborate with cloud engineering, security, and application teams to implement networking and identity solutions based on approved architectures.
- Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-sharing within the team.
- Manage account vending processes using enterprise automation tools.
- Maintain and enhance automated provisioning pipelines for infrastructure hosting.
- Define and enforce account guardrails through infrastructure as code policies.
- Drive continuous improvement in cloud usage and automation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 2-3 years of experience working with AWS platform and infrastructure services.
- Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
- Working knowledge of GitHub and GitHub Actions for CI/CD.
- Solid understanding of AWS networking services: VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, Elastic Load Balancing, and VPC endpoints.
- Familiarity with AWS identity and access management: IAM roles and policies, IAM Identity Center, Permission Sets, and trust policies.
- Understanding of network security constructs: Security Groups, NACLs, and VPC endpoint policies.
- Experience with or exposure to Cloudflare services such as DNS, CDN, WAF, or Zero Trust is a plus.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure networking and identity services is a plus but not required.
- Exposure to AWS Network Firewall concepts is a plus.
- AWS Certifications such as Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect Associate preferred; AWS Advanced Networking Specialty is a plus.
- Traditional networking certifications such as Cisco CCNA are not required but will supplement cloud certifications.
- Ability to read and interpret network diagrams, routing tables, and packet flows.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements
This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.
This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
Life at Lennar
At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms.
Join the fun and follow us on social media to see what's happening at our company, and don't forget to connect with us on Lennar: Overview | LinkedIn for the latest job opportunities.
Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
We are Lennar
Lennar is one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.
A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future
Join the Cloud Platform team as a Cloud Platform Engineer focused on network and identity infrastructure in AWS and Cloudflare. In this role, you will implement and maintain cloud networking and identity services through a fully code-driven infrastructure model. Using Terraform, GitHub Actions, and DevOps practices, you will build and operate scalable, well-governed platform services in a multi-account AWS environment. While AWS is the primary platform and the target for all new development, the organization maintains a legacy Azure presence that may require occasional support.
Your Responsibilities on the Team
- Implement and maintain AWS networking constructs such as VPCs, subnets, route tables, and internet/NAT gateways using IaC and CI/CD workflows.
- Build and manage Transit Gateway configurations to support multi-account and multi-region connectivity through infrastructure as code.
- Support AWS Direct Connect implementations for hybrid connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments.
- Implement network security controls including Security Groups, Network ACLs, and VPC endpoint policies through IaC modules.
- Collaborate with teams that manage AWS Network Firewall and support related configurations as needed.
- Implement and manage Cloudflare services including DNS, CDN, WAF, and traffic management through infrastructure as code.
- Develop and maintain reusable IaC modules for network and identity infrastructure deployments.
- Build and manage GitHub Actions workflows for infrastructure CI/CD pipelines across networking, identity, and platform services.
- Implement IAM roles, policies, and trust relationships as code to support least-privilege access patterns across AWS accounts.
- Deploy and manage IAM Identity Center (IAM IC) configurations, Permission Sets, and account assignments through IaC.
- Troubleshoot network connectivity, latency, and routing issues across AWS and Cloudflare environments.
- Participate in sprint-based support rotations for platform issues as needed.
- Collaborate with cloud engineering, security, and application teams to implement networking and identity solutions based on approved architectures.
- Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-sharing within the team.
- Manage account vending processes using enterprise automation tools.
- Maintain and enhance automated provisioning pipelines for infrastructure hosting.
- Define and enforce account guardrails through infrastructure as code policies.
- Drive continuous improvement in cloud usage and automation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 2-3 years of experience working with AWS platform and infrastructure services.
- Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
- Working knowledge of GitHub and GitHub Actions for CI/CD.
- Solid understanding of AWS networking services: VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, Elastic Load Balancing, and VPC endpoints.
- Familiarity with AWS identity and access management: IAM roles and policies, IAM Identity Center, Permission Sets, and trust policies.
- Understanding of network security constructs: Security Groups, NACLs, and VPC endpoint policies.
- Experience with or exposure to Cloudflare services such as DNS, CDN, WAF, or Zero Trust is a plus.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure networking and identity services is a plus but not required.
- Exposure to AWS Network Firewall concepts is a plus.
- AWS Certifications such as Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect Associate preferred; AWS Advanced Networking Specialty is a plus.
- Traditional networking certifications such as Cisco CCNA are not required but will supplement cloud certifications.
- Ability to read and interpret network diagrams, routing tables, and packet flows.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements
This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.
This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
Life at Lennar
At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms.
Join the fun and follow us on social media to see what's happening at our company, and don't forget to connect with us on Lennar: Overview | LinkedIn for the latest job opportunities.
Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Cloud Platform Engineer
Target companies already running cloud infrastructure at scale
Organizations with dedicated platform teams, not just companies that use cloud tools, are far more likely to sponsor. Look for employers with AWS, GCP, or Azure engineering teams large enough to have dedicated infrastructure roles separate from application development.
Get your cloud certifications before you start applying
AWS Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or Azure Administrator certifications signal technical depth to hiring managers. For OPT students, certifications also strengthen the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating field-specific expertise beyond your degree alone.
Frame your experience around infrastructure as code
Employers sponsoring cloud roles want engineers who work in Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation, not just the console. Quantify your IaC contributions on your resume to differentiate yourself and show you can operate at the level required for H-1B visa specialty occupation eligibility.
Start your OPT extension paperwork early if you're in STEM
Cloud Platform Engineer roles under CIP codes like Computer Science or Electrical Engineering qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. File your I-765 at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires so you have continuous work authorization through the hiring process.
Be upfront about your timeline with recruiters
Telling a recruiter you have two to three years of OPT authorization remaining changes the sponsorship calculus entirely. Most platform teams can complete H-1B cap filing within that window, so proactively sharing your end date often turns a hesitant employer into a willing one.
Highlight multi-cloud experience to broaden your employer pool
Engineers who can work across AWS, Azure, and GCP are harder to find and easier to justify sponsoring. Even if your primary experience is on one cloud, adding hands-on projects in another substantially increases the number of employers willing to invest in your long-term authorization.
Cloud Platform Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Cloud Platform Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Cloud Platform Engineer positions almost always qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because the role typically falls under CIP codes for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Your degree must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Together, these conditions give you up to three years of total OPT authorization.
How do I find Cloud Platform Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-friendly employers, so you can search Cloud Platform Engineer roles without manually screening out companies that don't sponsor. Larger cloud teams at enterprise technology companies and financial services firms tend to have established sponsorship processes. Roles explicitly requiring Terraform, Kubernetes, or CI/CD pipeline experience are strong signals that the position supports specialty occupation classification.
Does a Cloud Platform Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
In most cases, yes. Cloud Platform Engineer positions that require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field meet the H-1B specialty occupation definition. The key requirement is that the degree must be a normal minimum for entry into the role, not just preferred. Job postings that list a specific technical degree as required rather than preferred are in the strongest position.
Can I work as a Cloud Platform Engineer on OPT if my degree is in electrical engineering rather than computer science?
Yes. Electrical engineering is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and directly supports cloud infrastructure roles involving hardware-software integration, embedded systems, or network architecture. The degree-to-job relationship needs to be reasonable but does not need to be an exact match. A cloud role requiring network fundamentals, systems architecture, or hardware-layer knowledge maps well to an electrical engineering background.
What should I tell an employer who is concerned about the H-1B lottery after my OPT expires?
With STEM OPT, you have up to three years of post-graduation work authorization, which typically covers at least two H-1B cap registration cycles. Employers who miss the lottery in year one can try again in year two before your OPT expires. Some cloud employers also use cap-exempt research institution arrangements or explore O-1A classification for engineers with strong publication or open-source contribution records as a fallback.