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Senior Cloud Ops

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$50 - $52/hr

Senior Cloud Ops Work location: Plano, Texas (Onsite) Responsibilities: * Maintain cloud operational health across Azure and Google Cloud (uptime, performance, stability) * Build, deploy, and operate ...

Analyst, Cloud Ops Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Analyst, Cloud Ops with strong engineering and architectural expertise to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible ...

Analyst, Cloud Ops

Milwaukee, WI ยท On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Analyst, Cloud Ops Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Analyst, Cloud Ops with strong engineering and architectural expertise to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible ...

Cloud Ops Engineer

Dayton, OH ยท On-site

$112K - $257K/yr

Cloud Ops Engineer The Opportunity: Serve as the technical lead for Cloud Operations across classified and unclassified environments, including DoD IL5 and IL6 AWS or Azure environments. Lead the ...

Cloud Ops Engineer

Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site

$112K - $257K/yr

Cloud Ops Engineer The Opportunity: Serve as the technical lead for Cloud Operations across classified and unclassified environments, including DoD IL5 and IL6 AWS or Azure environments. Lead the ...

Cloud Ops Engineer

Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site

$113 - $257/hr

Cloud Ops Engineer The Opportunity: Serve as the technical lead for Cloud Operations across classified and unclassified environments, including DoD IL5 and IL6 AWS or Azure environments. Lead the ...

Cloud Ops Engineer

Dayton, OH ยท On-site

$113 - $257/hr

Cloud Ops EngineerThe Opportunity: Serve as the technical lead for Cloud Operations across classified and unclassified environments, including DoD IL5 and IL6 AWS or Azure environments. Lead the ...

Cloud Ops Engineer

Mclean, VA ยท On-site

$112K - $257K/yr

Cloud Ops Engineer The Opportunity: Serve as the technical lead for Cloud Operations across classified and unclassified environments, including DoD IL5 and IL6 AWS or Azure environments. Lead the ...

Cloud Ops Engineer

Mclean, VA ยท On-site

$113 - $257/hr

Cloud Ops EngineerThe Opportunity: Serve as the technical lead for Cloud Operations across classified and unclassified environments, including DoD IL5 and IL6 AWS or Azure environments. Lead the ...

Lead Cloud Ops Engineer

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$110 - $140/hr

Lead Cloud Ops Engineer Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of DevOps practices across our ERP hosting platform. Serve as a technical mentor to CloudOps teams and collaborate ...

Cloud Ops Engineer

Springfield, VA ยท On-site

$115 - $145/hr

As a Jr Cloud Engineer, you'll join our Continuous Operations Release Environment (CORE) team, providing high-quality, cost-effective cloud solutions to our clients. You'll be instrumental in ...

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As a Jr Cloud Engineer, you'll join our Continuous Operations Release Environment (CORE) team, providing high-quality, cost-effective cloud solutions to our clients. You'll be instrumental in ...

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How much do cloud ops jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for cloud ops in the United States is $62.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.61 and $71.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Cloud Ops?

A Cloud Ops (Cloud Operations) job involves managing, monitoring, and optimizing cloud infrastructure to ensure reliability, security, and performance. Cloud Ops professionals handle tasks like incident response, automation, system updates, and cost management. They work with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud to maintain seamless operations. Their goal is to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of cloud-based applications and services.

What does a Cloud Ops do?

A typical day for a Cloud Ops professional involves monitoring cloud systems and infrastructure, responding to alerts or incidents, performing scheduled maintenance, and deploying updates or security patches. Much of the day is spent collaborating with development, security, and IT teams to ensure systems are running optimally and to troubleshoot any issues that arise. You may also work on automating repetitive tasks using configuration management or scripting tools and participate in planning for scaling or new project rollouts. This dynamic environment requires adaptability and ongoing learning to keep pace with evolving technologies and best practices.

What skills and qualifications are needed for Cloud Ops?

To thrive as a Cloud Ops professional, you need expertise in cloud infrastructure management, networking, security, and scripting languages, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, experience with automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible, and certifications like AWS Certified SysOps Administrator are highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure are essential soft skills for success. These competencies ensure reliable cloud operations, minimize downtime, and enable seamless collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Are cloud operations jobs still in demand?

Cloud operations jobs remain in high demand due to the ongoing shift to cloud computing, with roles involving cloud infrastructure management, automation, and security. Professionals with skills in platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, along with certifications, are especially sought after in various industries.

Is cloud ops a high paying job?

Cloud operations roles often offer competitive salaries due to the high demand for skills in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Salaries vary based on experience, certifications, and location, but generally, cloud ops positions are considered well-paying within the IT industry.
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Infographic showing various Cloud Ops job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $130,802 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

Cloud Ops Audit and Security Engineer

Palo Alto, CA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Computer Futures is a leading IT recruitment consultancy, specializing in placing IT experts in permanent and contract roles across Asia, Europe and the US. They are seeking a Cloud Ops Audit and Security Engineer to assist in managing security and audit-related tasks, ensuring compliance, and serving as the primary point of contact for audit and security topics.
Responsibilities:
โ€ข Assist in the tracking and prioritizing of security and audit-related tasks and activities in the Cloud Ops Department
โ€ข Work with internal and external teams and auditors to ensure Cloud Ops audit readiness
โ€ข Responsible for managing and improving the Cloud Ops โ€œAudit Controlโ€ program
โ€ข Assist in WebTrust (SOC) and PCI DSS, compliance activities and audits
โ€ข Project manage audit and security policy reviews, changes, and approvals
โ€ข Serve as primary point of contact for audit and security-related topics
Qualifications:
Required:
โ€ข BS in Computer Science, preferably with focus on Information Security
โ€ข Familiarity with SOC 2 and PCI DSS principles and standards
โ€ข Broad Internet understanding: TCP/IP programming, basics of how HTTP and other major Internet protocols work.
โ€ข Familiarity with penetration testing tools, reading results, and identifying remediation tasks.
โ€ข Demonstrated independence, creativity and initiative and the ability to understand the company's architecture and business goals
โ€ข Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written communication
โ€ข Ability to take on multiple disparate tasks and see them to completion
Preferred:
โ€ข Experience in performing internal audits a plus
โ€ข Perl development experience on UNIX or Linux
Company:
As one of the world's most dynamic and highly regarded IT recruitment consultancies. Founded in 1986, the company is headquartered in London, GBR, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.