Cloud Automation Engineer About the Role: We are currently seeking a Cloud Automation Engineer to become a member of our Cloud Automation Team in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate should have broad knowledge and experience in cloud infrastructure, security, and software development, with strong experience developing and managing infrastructure-as-code (IaC). Responsibilities: Contribute to the design, development, and support of a world-class cloud engineering platform enabling self-service consumption of multiple Public, Private, and Hybrid clouds. Drive the adoption of a DevSecOps mindset at Alcority A code-first approach, always seeking ways to automate and manage everything-as-code. Design, implement, and support container build and orchestration environments. Operate within strict and rigorous security engineering requirements. Be a core contributor to internal product development efforts, including: Developer platforms IaC module libraries Code modules and libraries CI/CD YAML templates Self-service tools and workflows SDLC processes and procedures Documentation Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 4-8 years of relevant work experience in Cloud infrastructure automation or software engineering. The ideal candidate will have experience in all or some of the following areas (the specific tools are provided as examples): Public cloud infrastructure internals and APIs (Azure, AWS) Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) Configuration Management (Ansible, SaltStack, Chef, Puppet) Scripting and application development (PowerShell, Python, Go, Bash) CI/CD pipelines (Azure Pipelines, Github Actions, Gitlab) Managing version control systems (VCS) at a technical level (Git internals, merge conflicts, etc.) Supporting and collaborating with multiple developers via VCS (Azure Repos, GitHub, Gitlab) Container management and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, Nomad) Linux operating system management and security (NixOS, Debian, RedHat) Security frameworks, concepts, and tooling in Cloud-native environments (OWASP, NIST, PCI-DSS) Project planning and Agile/Lean development practices and tools (Jira, sprint planning, estimation) Strong bias for action and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, agile environment. Demonstrated ability to: Approach every situation with accountability and integrity. Quickly learn new technologies, methodologies, tools and processes. Comprehend complex and complicated projects. Deliver results within expected timelines with minimal oversight. Adapt to changes and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Effectively collaborate with others to achieve objectives and key results. It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Benefits & Perks: Time Off: 20 days of PTO for full-time employees and 12 company holidays. Summer Fridays: July 4th through Labor Day, the office is completely closed/offline every other Friday. Company Paid Benefits: Life insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, and medical insurance in our high deductible health plan. Optional Employee Paid Benefits: Medical insurance in our EPO plan, Dental benefits, and Vision benefits. We also offer Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life insurance, and more. 401(k): Eligible after 60 days. Discretionary company match of 50% up to the first 6% of contributions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ALCORITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY'S POLICY IS NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, AND GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE FIRM ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES. We enable our customers to rapidly modernize and scale their businesses, creating unique opportunities for our people to realize their own potential. Our simple foundational values, shared by everyone in the company, are three-fold. We’re results-driven, always focused on making a tangible difference for our customers. We believe in building long-term relationships with those who rely on our know-how and expertise. And we’re humble about our own achievements, because we only succeed when our customers do. We’re open You’ll find us welcoming, helpful and approachable. We listen and trust each other to build strong relationships with our colleagues, customers and partners. We’re irrepressible There’s a constant buzz of energy and enthusiasm for what we do. The spirit of, and passion for, entrepreneurship runs deeply through our organization. We’re aware We are always keeping on emerging practices and technologies in the market, while also investing in deepening our understanding of our customers’ businesses and unique challenges We have integrity We bring our real selves to work, respect each other and put the team first. Everything we do is considered and for the benefit of the companies we support.