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Vultus Inc

DevOps Engineer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$49.50 - $67.75/hr

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with cloud platforms, containerization ... s Engineer Expert * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) * Terraform Associate

Booz Allen Hamilton

Cloud Engineer, Senior

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to manage, administer, support, and enhance ... cloud operations. Responsibilities : • Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud ...

TechFlow, Inc.

Cloud Engineer

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

As a Cloud Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, managing and optimizing Microsoft, AWS, and Azure servers to ensure the seamless operation of the CPM systems. Your expertise will be ...

TechFlow, Inc.

Cloud Engineer

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

As a Cloud Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, managing and optimizing Microsoft, AWS, and Azure servers to ensure the seamless operation of the CPM systems. Your expertise will be ...

TechFlow, Inc.

Cloud Engineer

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

As a Cloud Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, managing and optimizing Microsoft, AWS, and Azure servers to ensure the seamless operation of the CPM systems. Your expertise will be ...

Empower AI Inc.

Cloud Engineer

Montgomery, AL · Hybrid

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

Responsibilities The Cloud Engineer is a senior technical role responsible for architecting ... effective operations across a hybrid IT landscape. This is a remote-eligible position. Local ...

Empower AI Inc.

Cloud Engineer

Montgomery, AL · Hybrid

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

Responsibilities The Cloud Engineer is a senior technical role responsible for architecting ... effective operations across a hybrid IT landscape. This is a remote-eligible position. Local ...

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How much do cloud operations engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for cloud operations engineer in Alabama is $113,692.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,700.00 and $133,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by cloud operations engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Cloud Operations Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring system uptime, managing security across distributed environments, and rapidly responding to incidents. To address these, it's important to implement robust monitoring tools, automate routine tasks, and maintain clear documentation. Collaboration with development, security, and support teams is also key—regular communication helps to proactively identify and resolve potential issues, making the role both dynamic and highly collaborative.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cloud operations engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cloud Operations Engineer, you need a solid understanding of cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), scripting, and systems administration, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (like Terraform or CloudFormation), monitoring solutions, CI/CD pipelines, and relevant cloud certifications is highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient cloud operations that support business objectives.

What does a cloud operations engineer do?

Cloud operations engineers use and create cloud-based software and systems to meet their client's needs. As a cloud operations engineer, you collaborate with other cloud operations specialists to design, plan, create, and implement cloud-based software into other operations of a technology company. These applications are designed to streamline operations and make processes more accessible, such as customer support, analysis, or financial reporting. You also work to ensure the plan helps to prevent security breaches and other risks. These positions are usually full-time during regular business hours. Many cloud operations engineers are on the staff of a company's IT department, while others are independent contractors.

What is a cloud operations engineer?

A Cloud Operations Engineer is a professional responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's cloud infrastructure and services. Their main duties include deploying, monitoring, and optimizing cloud systems, ensuring security and compliance, and troubleshooting issues related to cloud resources. They work closely with development and IT teams to ensure seamless operation and scalability of cloud-based applications and services. Cloud Operations Engineers are skilled in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and often use automation tools to streamline cloud management tasks.
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Infographic showing various Cloud Operations Engineer job openings in Alabama as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,692 per year, or $54.7 per hour.

Development Operations Engineer II - 530041

University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

$68K - $89K/yr

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Posted 13 days ago

University Of Alabama rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job no: 530041
Position type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Division/Equivalent: Research
School/Unit: Research Institutes & Centers
Department/Office: 750501 - Alabama Water Institute (AWI)
Categories: Engineering/Computer Science, Other

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Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $68,500 - Midpoint: $89,100 (Salaried E11)

Department/Organization: 750501 - Alabama Water Institute (AWI)

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Development Operations Engineer II builds and configures containerization and clusterization under minimal supervision. Monitors applications, servers, system reliability, and compute performance. Implements various development, testing, automation tools, and IT infrastructure under minimal supervision. Assists with the support for the development, test, release, and update processes for development operations operation. Encourages and builds automated processes wherever possible. Tracks and documents changes to code with source control tools. May provide guidance to lower level engineers.

Additional Department Summary: The Alabama Water Institute at the University of Alabama supports CIROH Cyberinfrastructure - R2OHC Platform related research projects. CIROH @ AWI has developed a hybrid and multi-cloud water science environment to support a collaborative experiment to analyze the National Water Model and improve US capacity for critical flood and drought prediction.
This position works closely with a Director, Managers, DevOps Engineers, System/Site Reliability Engineer, Research Software Engineers, hydrologic modelers, and experts in GIS, AI/ML, and databases.
Continuation in this position is contingent upon the availability of external funding derived from research programs or specific projects.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree and some development operations experience; OR bachelor's degree and two (2) years of development operations experience; OR associate's degree and four (4) years of IT experience to include two (2) years of development operations; OR High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of IT experience to include two (2) years of development operations.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong communication skills for collaboration with researchers and technical teams. Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with academics, researchers, engineers, and students. Strong proficiency in AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Solid understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or CloudFormation). Knowledge of networking principles, object storage, and GCP BigQuery. Working knowledge of High Performance Computing (SLURM). Willing to learn new tools and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in computer science or engineering. Experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role with focus on multi-cloud architecture and HPC. Experience in cloud computing and DevOps practices. Experience with web-based geospatial visualization tools (React-based mapping applications). Experience with SLURM, HPC job scheduling, or scientific computing workflows. Experience contributing to open-source research software or academic publications. Experience leading applications on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Experience with Docker containerization, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and GitHub Actions. Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar language.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.

Advertised: Jul 24 2026 Central Daylight Time
Application close: Aug 23 2026 Central Daylight Time

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