Senior Cloud Engineer

SENIOR CLOUD ENGINEER

Location: Raleigh, NC or Wilmington, NC (On‑site/Hybrid), Remote ok with travel

Reports To: Director Managed Services

Celito is entering a transformative phase of growth, and we are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to support and evolve cloud platforms for a diverse MSP client base. This role is responsible for architecting, deploying, and operating secure, scalable, multi‑tenant cloud environments while serving as a technical escalation point for complex customer engagements. The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on engineering experience, thrives in customer‑facing environments, and understands how to balance standardization, security, and cost efficiency across multiple clients and industries.

• Design, deploy, and manage multi‑tenant cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Serve as senior escalation for complex cloud, infrastructure, and security issues
• Lead client cloud migrations, modernization initiatives, and hybrid‑cloud implementations
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates for repeatable MSP delivery
• Standardize cloud architectures to improve scalability, security, and operational efficiency
• Implement cloud security controls including IAM, network segmentation, logging, and compliance baselines
• Integrate cloud platforms with MSP toolsets (RMM, PSA, monitoring, backup, DR)
• Provide technical leadership on client projects, including design reviews and implementation guidance
• Partner with Sales and Solutions Engineering on pre‑sales architecture and client assessments
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal runbooks and best practices
• Participate in customer incident response

We are looking for a senior cloud engineer with the background and previous MSP experience that excels working in a fast paced environment.

• 6+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, or Dev Ops roles
• Experience working in an MSP or managed services environment supporting multiple clients
• Deep hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP (multi‑cloud preferred)
• Strong proficiency with Terraform, Cloud Formation, ARM/Bicep, or similar IaC tools
• Solid understanding of networking (VPC/VNet design, firewalls, VPNs, Direct Connect/Express Route)
• Experience supporting Linux and Windows workloads in production
• Scripting and automation skills (Python, Power Shell, Bash)
• Experience implementing security frameworks and compliance controls (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting skills in high‑availability, customer‑impacting environments

• Ability to balance standardization vs. customization across diverse client environments
• Strong documentation and runbook development skills
• Clear, professional communication with customers and internal stakeholders
• Operational mindset focused on SLA adherence, security, and cost optimization
• Comfort operating in fast‑paced, ticket‑driven and project‑based workflows

Celito offers a competitive salary with full benefits including a long‑term, stable permanent role within a growing MSP. Exposure to a wide variety of customer environments and technologies. A clear technical growth path into Principal Engineer or Cloud Architect roles. Role available in either Raleigh or Wilmington, NC
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