Cloud Engineer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
There are 24,844+ cloud engineer positions currently offering visa sponsorship in the United States. The most common visa types for these roles include H-1B, Green Card, TN. Top hiring companies include Deloitte, Google, & Apple, among others. Salaries for sponsored positions range from $147K – $239K.
See All Cloud Engineer JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 24,844+ cloud engineer jobs


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?
See all 24,844+ Cloud Engineer jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Cloud Engineer roles.
Get Access To All Jobs
Please feel free to send your resume directly to rekhuram.chhetri@yoh.com Rekhu Chhetri, Sr. Recruiter, YOH-Day & Zimmerman Inc.
ONLY W2
Onsite candidates will be given first preference
Lead Microsoft Cloud Engineer Consultant
Candidate Type: Contract
Client: Energy firm
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience with Microsoft Infrastructure technologies, including enterprise-scale architecture, deployment, and modernization.
- Expert-level proficiency in Windows Server and Active Directory, including forest/domain design, Group Policy, multi-site replication, troubleshooting, and security hardening.
- Deep knowledge of Entra ID, M365, Exchange (on-premises & online), and hybrid identity integrations, including Entra Connect/Sync and authentication/SSO patterns.
- Proven experience leading M365, Exchange Online, and Azure migration projects, including coexistence, cutover planning, and phased adoption.
- Advanced PowerShell automation skills across AD, Entra ID, Exchange Online, and server/cloud administrative workflows.
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust, identity governance, Conditional Access, MFA, and privileged identity management, with experience improving identity lifecycle and security posture.
- 5+ years managing or leading complex IT projects, with familiarity in DevOps, Agile, and/or ITIL frameworks.
- Demonstrated record of driving organizational change, modernization initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration in enterprise environments.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct architectural assessments, analysis, and design for Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Azure, and hybrid identity environments. Provide clear recommendations, implement configuration improvements, and lead hardening efforts with a strong focus on security, compliance, and operational resilience.
- Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and the Infrastructure Services Department, guiding M365 and Azure proof-of-concept initiatives from evaluation through enterprise adoption. Ensure stakeholder alignment, effective communication, and timely execution.
- Champion Microsoft cloud modernization efforts, advocating for updated business processes, technical controls, and operational models that improve productivity and maximize ROI from M365 and Azure platforms.
- Drive enhancements in identity governance, authentication standards, conditional access policies, and overall, Zero Trust alignment across enterprise identity platforms.
- Ensure robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery validation for identity, messaging, and Windows Server environments.
- Produce documentation, architectural diagrams, operational runbooks, and technical guidance to support scalable, secure, and well-governed infrastructure operations.
Minimum Requirements / Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field — or equivalent, significant hands-on experience architecting and supporting enterprise Microsoft infrastructure environments.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code or automation tooling such as Ansible Automation Platform, Git-based configuration management, or CI/CD pipelines is a plus, but not required.
- Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure Administrator/Architect, Entra ID, Windows Server) are highly desirable.
- Additional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or other cloud/security credentials are considered a plus and demonstrate strong alignment with operational or project-driven responsibilities.
Estimated Min Rate: $59.50
Estimated Max Rate: $85.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh’s hiring clients’ preferences. To learn more about Yoh’s privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.yoh.com/privacy-notice

How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Cloud Engineer
Earn at least one professional-level cloud certification
The AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect certifications signal deep platform expertise that goes beyond basic usage. These professional-level certifications require hands-on experience and validate your ability to design complex cloud architectures. They also provide concrete evidence of specialization that supports a visa petition.
Target companies undergoing large-scale cloud migration projects
Enterprise companies migrating from on-premises data centers to cloud platforms need cloud engineers for multi-year transformation projects. Organizations in financial services, retail, and healthcare - like Capital One, Walmart, and UnitedHealth Group - have invested billions in cloud migration. These long-term projects create sustained demand and make employers more willing to invest in sponsorship.
Specialize in infrastructure-as-code and automation at scale
Proficiency with Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK for managing hundreds of cloud resources programmatically is a key differentiator. Companies operating at scale need cloud engineers who can automate provisioning, enforce compliance through policy-as-code, and manage infrastructure across multiple environments. This level of automation expertise is clearly specialized and supports the technical justification for sponsorship.
Consider cloud roles at consulting firms with immigration infrastructure
Large consulting firms like Accenture, Deloitte, and Capgemini hire cloud engineers to serve their enterprise clients and have well-established visa sponsorship programs. These firms process hundreds of H-1B petitions annually and have dedicated immigration legal teams. While consulting roles involve client-facing work, they provide visa stability and exposure to diverse cloud environments.
Build cloud security and compliance expertise
Cloud security is a critical gap at most organizations, and engineers who understand IAM policies, network security groups, encryption, and compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and FedRAMP are in high demand. Combining cloud architecture skills with security specialization makes you harder to replace and justifies higher compensation. This combination can position you for roles at security-conscious employers in finance and government.
See all 24,844+ Cloud Engineer jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Cloud Engineer roles.
Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Which cloud platforms have the most visa-sponsored engineering roles?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) roles lead in volume because of AWS's dominant market share, followed by Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Many sponsored cloud engineer positions are at companies using these platforms rather than at the cloud providers themselves. Multi-cloud experience is increasingly valued, but deep expertise in one platform is usually more important than shallow familiarity with all three.
Are cloud engineering certifications important for H-1B petitions?
Certifications like AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), or Google Professional Cloud Architect provide strong supporting evidence of specialized expertise. They do not replace the degree requirement, but they demonstrate that the role demands professional-level cloud knowledge. Immigration attorneys often include certifications in petition documentation to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Do cloud engineers qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information technology, or engineering. The STEM OPT extension provides an additional 24 months of work authorization beyond the standard 12-month OPT, giving you up to 36 months to work and build your cloud engineering career before an employer files an H-1B petition. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to participate in the STEM OPT program.
What is the typical career path for a sponsored cloud engineer?
Many cloud engineers start in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or DevOps roles before specializing in cloud architecture. The transition to cloud engineering often comes with a significant salary increase, which helps meet prevailing wage requirements. Senior cloud engineers and cloud architects can advance into principal engineer or engineering manager roles, which may support future green card petitions by demonstrating career progression.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Cloud Engineer jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a cloud engineer in California will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.
See which Cloud Engineer employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Browse Cloud Engineer Jobs