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Remote Cloud Infrastructure Engineer jobs are available nationwide at employers like IT Labs, Humana, and CVS Health and other distributed teams, at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Our client in Phoenix, AZ is searching for a GCP Cloud Infrastructure Engineer on a contract basis.
Note: This is a Remote role within the United States, must be willing to work MST hours, preference for local resources to AZ.
Open for W2 or Corp to Corp (No 3rd party inquiries please).
ROLE
Our client in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Engineer to support the design, implementation, and management of scalable, secure cloud infrastructure within the Google Cloud Platform ecosystem. This role requires strong expertise in cloud infrastructure, networking, security, and automation, with a focus on reliability, performance, and best practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- GCP Core Services Expertise:
- VPC networking and configuration
- Cloud DNS
- IAM and authentication/authorization
- Firewall and security best practices
- Network and application load balancers
- Infrastructure as Code: Strong experience with Terraform.
- CI/CD & Source Control: Practical experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred).
- Operating Systems: Strong Linux administration skills.
- Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certifications: GCP Associate Cloud Engineer or other relevant Google Cloud certifications.
- Automation: Experience scripting with Bash and/or Python.
- Containers & Kubernetes:
- Exposure to container tools such as Docker, Podman, or Buildah
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, either standalone or via managed services (GKE or EKS)
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Who's Hiring
- IT Labs42I
- Humana35

- CVS Health13

- The Hartford10

- Cognitive Medical Systems7

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software90
- Healthcare & Medical Services55
- Insurance49
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals12
- Consulting & Professional Services12
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote 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.
Remote Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote cloud infrastructure engineer job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote cloud infrastructure engineer employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote cloud infrastructure engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote cloud infrastructure engineers include IT Labs, Humana, and CVS Health, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote cloud infrastructure engineer roles.
Can you get a remote cloud infrastructure engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote cloud infrastructure engineer openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote cloud infrastructure engineer jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote cloud infrastructure engineers on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote cloud infrastructure engineer roles.
Which industries hire the most remote cloud infrastructure engineers?
Most remote cloud infrastructure engineer openings sit in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Insurance, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire cloud infrastructure engineers remotely most consistently.
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