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Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Company: Futurex
Location: Bulverde
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to lead our multi-cloud networking and infrastructure , ensuring secure, efficient, and cost-effective connectivity between customers and our datacenters. This role is responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) while implementing cost-control and governance strategies. A core focus of this role is managing customer connectivity , including VPC Endpoint Services, Load Balancing (NLB, ALB), VPNs, and Direct Connect/MPLS across cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have strong networking expertise, cloud cost optimization experience, and hands-on infrastructure automation skills. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Networking & Infrastructure Management: • Design, deploy, and manage multi-cloud networking solutions (VPC, VNet, Cloud VPN, Private Link, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and Interconnect). • Implement VPC Endpoint Services, NLBs, and target groups to facilitate secure customer connectivity. • Optimize traffic routing, hybrid cloud networking, and cross-region connectivity to ensure high availability and performance. • Manage firewalls, security groups, and network ACLs to maintain a secure infrastructure. • Monitor latency, throughput, and reliability metrics to improve overall network efficiency. • Troubleshoot complex networking issues , including VPN tunnels, BGP peering, and DNS resolution. Cloud Cost Optimization & Efficiency: • Implement cloud cost management strategies , including reserved instances, spot instances, auto-scaling, and rightsizing . • Monitor and optimize data transfer costs , ensuring efficient routing and minimizing egress charges. • Establish FinOps best practices , providing cost visibility and accountability across teams. • Automate infrastructure provisioning and scaling using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates). Security, Compliance, and Reliability: • Ensure cloud environments adhere to security best practices and regulatory standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001). • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions across cloud environments (AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, GCP Cloud Operations Suite). • Collaborate with security teams to enforce Zero Trust architectures and least privilege access controls . • Maintain disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) plans for cloud infrastructure. Collaboration & Leadership: • Work closely with Engineering, DevOps, Security, and FinOps teams to align cloud strategies with business needs. • Provide leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and infrastructure specialists . • Standardize multi-cloud management processes to ensure consistent operations across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Requirements Required Skills and Experience: • 7 years of hands-on experience managing cloud networking and infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP . • Deep expertise in cloud networking services (VPCs, VNets, VPNs, Private Link, Direct Connect, NLBs, target groups, and hybrid networking). • Strong understanding of cloud cost management and optimization techniques . • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates . • Familiarity with network security controls , such as security groups, firewalls, and WAFs . • Experience with cloud monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Stackdriver ). • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in complex networking environments . • Ability to work collaboratively across teams , including Engineering, Security, and FinOps. ? Preferred Qualifications: • FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar cloud cost management certification. • Experience working with containerized workloads and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker). • Knowledge of multi-cloud networking platforms (e.g., Aviatrix, Cloudflare, Equinix Fabric). • Experience managing high-performance, low-latency network architectures . • Familiarity with SIEM tools and security compliance frameworks . Why Join Us? • Work on cutting-edge cloud networking solutions, bridging multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructures. • Have a direct impact on cloud performance, security, and cost efficiency . • Collaborate with a highly skilled team of engineers and security professionals. • Lead multi-cloud innovation in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. Benefits Health, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability insurance Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement Retirement plan with employer contribution match Welcoming, family-style corporate culture uniquely suited to fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and motivated individuals One of San Antonio’s “Best Places to Work” for nine consecutive years This job is at our Bulverde, TX office

Keywords: Futurex, Austin , Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Bulverde, Texas


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