Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Remote - Michigan, United States

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader with a strong background in designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable cloud-based platforms. This role requires deep expertise in automation, excellent communication and presentation abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of cloud technologies.

• Design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable cloud platforms using infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Develop and implement automation strategies for platform provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and operations.
• Drive continuous improvement of our cloud infrastructure, focusing on efficiency, security, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure platform capabilities meet application requirements and best practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert on cloud technologies and automation, providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Present complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance our platform capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform issues, ensuring high availability and performance.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in designing and implementing automation solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or similar.

• In-depth knowledge of Google Cloud Platform including their core services (compute, networking, storage, databases).
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Bash, PowerShell).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and methodologies.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Certifications in relevant cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).
• Experience with site reliability engineering (SRE) principles.
• Familiarity with various database technologies (relational and NoSQL).

Stafford Gray Consulting Group is a dynamic IT consulting firm headquartered in Michigan, committed to delivering innovative technology solutions that drive operational efficiency and digital transformation. Since our founding in 2020, we have earned a reputation for excellence in IT governance, cybersecurity, and project delivery, supporting organizations through complex technological challenges.

At Stafford Gray, we believe in creating custom strategies that accelerate growth, streamline operations, and foster innovation. Our core values—integrity, quality service, and measurable results—guide every client engagement. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and professional development is encouraged.

Join us and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of technology and helping our clients achieve their strategic goals.