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Senior Cloud Engineer Jobs

122 open senior Cloud Engineer roles across the US.

Open roles
122
Median salary
$163k
Top employer
leidos
Median salary
$163k

Latest senior Cloud Engineer jobs

Cloud Engineer

about 9 hours ago
jobgetherUS$130k–$155k
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Cloud Engineer

3 days ago
schrdingerNew York; Portland$135k–$170k
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Cloud Engineer III, Falcon Exposure Management (Hybrid)

4 days ago
crowdstrikeUSA - Sunnyvale, CA$120k–$180k
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Senior Cloud Engineer

4 days ago
laivly
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Cloud Engineer IV

5 days ago
availityRemote - United States
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Sr. Staff Cloud Engineer

5 days ago
bloomenergySan Jose, California$156k–$224k
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EDP Cloud Engineer

6 days ago
customsoftwaresystemsWashington, District of Columbia, United States
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Senior Cloud Engineer

6 days ago
fmrCovington, KY$115k–$128k
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Cloud Engineer

6 days ago
ddcdineRemote
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Cloud Engineer

6 days ago
guidehouseUS - MD, Bethesda$85k–$141k
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Senior Cloud Engineer

6 days ago
shinvestmentsllcRemote
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Senior DevOps and Cloud Engineer - NBS

7 days ago
nelnetLincoln, NE$120k–$130k
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Principal Mission Cloud Engineer

7 days ago
trueanomalyincDenver, CO or Long Beach, CA$205k–$320k
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Sr. Cloud Engineer I (6496)

7 days ago
metrostarsystemsWashington, DC$128k–$151k
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Senior Software Engineer Cloud Engineering (Contractor)

7 days ago
sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobalUnited States, Aliso Viejo, CA
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Staff AI Cloud Engineer

7 days ago
jobgetherUS$180k–$225k
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Staff AI Cloud Engineer

7 days ago
jobgetherUS$180k–$225k
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Cloud Solutions Architect / Cloud Engineer -SME TS/SCI w/POLY REQUIRED

8 days ago
fallstechChantilly, Virginia, United States
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Cloud Engineer (Advisor)

8 days ago
fanniemaeReston, VA$155k–$209k
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Cloud Engineer

8 days ago
bahChantilly, VA$99k–$225k
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Market overview

The U.S. market for Senior Cloud Engineer roles currently lists 190 open positions, reflecting steady demand for experienced professionals who architect and optimize cloud infrastructures at scale. Hiring managers seek candidates with 5-8+ years of hands-on expertise, where scope often extends beyond implementation to strategic oversight, including a mix of individual contributor responsibilities like designing resilient systems and leadership tasks such as mentoring teams on deployment strategies. While many roles emphasize individual contributions in core technical execution, a notable portion involves leading cross-functional initiatives, balancing deep coding with architectural guidance. Compensation for these senior positions centers around a median midpoint of $140,000, positioning it well above mid-level roles that typically command 20-30% less for similar foundational duties, underscoring the premium on proven scalability and problem-solving acumen. Leading employers driving this demand include LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC with 12 openings, Leidos holding 11, and Contact Government Services, LLC featuring 10, all prioritizing candidates who can deliver in high-stakes environments like federal and enterprise cloud migrations. Essential skills dominating job requirements are terraform for infrastructure provisioning, AWS for platform mastery, and Kubernetes for container orchestration, alongside complementary proficiencies in Python scripting, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure integrations to automate and secure dynamic ecosystems. For applicants with 5-8+ years, tailor your resume to quantify impact on large-scale projects—such as reducing deployment times by specific percentages using terraform and Kubernetes—while preparing to discuss how your automation expertise with Python and CI/CD has scaled operations in AWS or Azure, directly aligning with employer needs for immediate, high-value contributions.

Top hiring employers

  • leidos
    9 open roles
  • bah
    6 open roles
  • clickhouse
    6 open roles
  • hcvt
    5 open roles
  • earlywarning
    4 open roles

Frequently asked questions

What is the average compensation for a senior Cloud Engineer?+

The median posted midpoint salary for senior Cloud Engineer roles in Jobply's index is $162,500. Total compensation (including equity and bonus) is typically higher than the posted base range.

Which companies hire the most senior Cloud Engineers?+

leidos currently has the most open senior Cloud Engineer roles in Jobply's index. Other top employers include leidos, bah, clickhouse.

Do these senior Cloud Engineer roles include management responsibility?+

Some do — look for titles containing "Lead", "Principal", or "Manager". The majority are senior individual-contributor (IC) roles; the job description will state expected scope.

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