Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS & Azure)Location: The Woodlands, TX Department: Information Technology / InfrastructurePosition SummaryThe Cloud Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for building, supporting, and maintaining cloud infrastructure across Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on hands-on delivery, automation, and operational support of cloud platforms, including identity and Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations. The engineer works under established architectural standards while collaborating with senior engineers, application teams, and security to ensure cloud environments are secure, reliable, and scalable.Key ResponsibilitiesDeploy, configure, and maintain cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure, including compute, storage, networking, and platform servicesImplement and support Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations for cloud and SaaS applications using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC)Integrate applications with Azure Entra ID (Azure AD) and AWS IAM following documented standards and best practicesSupport identity and access management (IAM) tasks such as role assignments, RBAC, MFA, and conditional access policiesDevelop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, or similar toolsAssist with hybrid connectivity (VPNs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect) between on-premises and cloud environmentsBuild and maintain automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure provisioning and updatesMonitor cloud environments for availability, performance, security, and cost, escalating issues as neededParticipate in incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for infrastructure and authentication issuesMaintain documentation, runbooks, and configuration standardsCollaborate with senior engineers and architects on cloud improvements and migrationsRequired Qualifications3–5 years of experience in infrastructure or cloud engineering rolesHands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure in production environmentsPractical experience supporting SSO and identity federation for applicationsWorking knowledge of authentication and authorization concepts (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, MFA)Experience with Azure Entra ID (Azure AD) and AWS IAM fundamentalsExperience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Azure CLI, AWS CLI)Solid understanding of cloud networking and security basicsStrong troubleshooting skills and ability to work within established standardsPreferred QualificationsAssociate-level cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, Azure Administrator)Experience integrating third-party SaaS applications with SSOExposure to containers or Kubernetes (AKS, EKS)Experience supporting enterprise or hybrid environmentsWhy Join UsHands-on role working across AWS and AzureOpportunity to grow into senior or lead cloud engineering rolesExposure to enterprise-scale identity and SSO implementationsCompetitive compensation and benefitsHybrid work environment based in The Woodlands, TXWaste Connections is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.