Senior Cloud Governance Engineer

Job Summary

Openkyber is seeking a Senior Cloud Governance Engineer in Alaska, US. This hybrid role supports modernizing case‑management systems and ensures cloud resources meet security, compliance, and cost‑optimization standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud governance frameworks across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to embed security and compliance controls into CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct risk assessments, audit readiness reviews, and remediation planning.
• Develop policies for cost management, resource tagging, and access control.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and cross‑functional teams.
• Monitor cloud usage, generate governance reports, and recommend continuous improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on governance, security, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP services and native governance tools (AWS Config, Azure Policy, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and automation scripting (Python, PowerShell).
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Benefits & Salary

Competitive salary of $98,893 per year. Openkyber offers flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team culture.

How to Apply

Send your resume to hirings@openkyber.com. Please reference “Senior Cloud Governance Engineer – Alaska” in the subject line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of work environment does this role offer?

The position is hybrid, allowing you to work both on‑site in Alaska and remotely as needed.

Which cloud platforms will I be managing?

You will work with major public clouds such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

What qualifications are essential for this job?

At least 5 years of cloud engineering experience, strong governance knowledge, and relevant security certifications.