Edtech.com's Summary

Risepoint is hiring a Cloud Automation Engineer. The engineer will design and deliver zero-touch provisioning across multi-cloud environments, build reusable reference architectures, automate governance and security guardrails, and enable developers to launch compliant infrastructure rapidly and securely. The role requires hands-on expertise in Terraform and CI/CD integration to drive automation that reduces toil and accelerates delivery.

Highlights

Design, build, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines embedding security, tagging, monitoring, and backup controls.
Implement drift detection, automated remediation, and policy-as-code guardrails.
Integrate IaC workflows with CMDB and IAM for traceability and compliance.
Collaborate with Cloud Platform Manager and developer teams to streamline provisioning.
Proficiency in Terraform and other IaC frameworks like ARM/Bicep and CloudFormation.
Experience with CI/CD integration using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.
Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or equivalents.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 3+ years in cloud automation, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering.
Comprehensive benefits including PTO, medical, retirement plan with company match, parental leave, volunteer time off, and professional development programs.

Cloud Automation Engineer Full Description

Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

Role Overview

The Cloud Automation Engineer is responsible for designing and delivering zero-touch provisioning across Risepoint's multi-cloud environments. This role builds reusable reference architectures, automates governance and security guardrails, and ensures that developers can launch compliant infrastructure rapidly and securely. You will be the hands-on expert in Terraform and CI/CD integration, driving automation that reduces toil and accelerates delivery.

Essential Functions

- Design, build, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates across Azure, AWS, and GCP.

- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines that embed security, tagging, monitoring, and backup controls.

- Continuously update reference architectures to align with cloud-native best practices.

- Implement drift detection, automated remediation, and policy-as-code guardrails.

- Enable developers to launch approved infrastructure securely via CI/CD release processes.

- Integrate IaC workflows with CMDB and IAM for full traceability and compliance.

- Document and diagram automation processes to support training and governance.

- Collaborate with Cloud Platform Manager and developer teams to streamline provisioning.

What You'll Need for Success

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

- 3+ years in cloud automation, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering.

- Proficiency with Terraform and other IaC frameworks (ARM/Bicep, CloudFormation).

- Experience integrating CI/CD with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.

- Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or equivalent.

- Knowledge of cloud governance and compliance frameworks.

- Experience with monitoring and security tooling integration into automation pipelines.

- Ability to produce clear documentation and architectural diagrams.

Risepoint Benefits

- 18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown

- 12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday

- Medical - four options

- Dental

- Vision

- Life & Disability (company paid)

- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account

- Retirement plan with company match

- Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)

- Volunteer Time Off

- Supplemental Benefits: Wellness program, Alternative medicine options, Pet discounts, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

- Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs

- Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents

- Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:

18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
Medical - four options
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Retirement plan with company match
Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

Wellness program
Alternative medicine options
Pet discounts
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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