• Lead Azure Cloud Engineer - VM Automation

    EPAM Systems (Taylor, TX)


    Lead the development of our VM lifecycle automation factory using Ansible, integrating with Jira and observability platforms. Reporting directly to the Head of DevOps, you'll architect secure, tested solutions for VM provisioning, configuration, patching, and decommissioning.

    Responsibilities

    + Design and implement Ansible automation for complete VM lifecycle management

    + Integrate workflows with Jira, security scanning gates, and artifact retention

    + Build test frameworks and implement telemetry for operational visibility

    + Create comprehensive runbooks and troubleshooting documentation

    + Provide expert guidance on Azure VM configurations and best practices

    + Map Canonical CI attributes to CMDB fields and relationships

    + Lead collaborative sessions with cross-functional teams

    Requirements

    + 10+ years Cloud Operations experience (B3/B4 level)

    + 5+ years specialized Azure platform expertise

    + Proven experience with Ansible, Terraform, and Azure Networking

    + OIDC-based authentication implementation knowledge

    + Strong automation testing and documentation skills

    + Collaborative approach with excellent communication abilities

    + Onsite work component required

    + Direct reporting to Head of DevOps

    We offer

    + Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)

    + Health Savings Account

    + Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

    + Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)

    + Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

    + Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

    + Paid Time Off

    + Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection

    + Accident Insurance

    + Employee Discounts

    + Pet Insurance

    + Employee Stock Purchase Program

     

    EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM (https://www.youtube.com/embed/NU\_mnNITn2o?si=IiCxyQ4sr1YJWxDG)

     

    EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

     

    At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.