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About Us

At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.

We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us!

Available Locations: Austin or DC (Hybrid)

About the Role

An engineering role at Cloudflare provides an opportunity to address some big challenges, at scale. We believe that with our talented team, we can solve some of the biggest security, reliability and performance problems facing the Internet. Just how big?

• We have in excess of 340 Terabits of network transit capacity
• We operate 330+ Points-of-presence around the world
• We serve more traffic than Twitter, Amazon, Apple, Instagram, Bing, & Wikipedia combined
• Anytime we push code, it immediately affects over 200 million internet users
• Every day, up to 20,000 new customers sign-up for Cloudflare service
• Every week, the average Internet user touches us more than 500 times

We are looking for talented Software Engineers to build and develop the platform which makes Cloudflare customers place their trust in us. Our Software Engineers come from a variety of technical backgrounds and have built up their knowledge working in different environments. But the common factors across all of our reliability-focused engineers include a passion for automation, scalability, and operational excellence. Our Infrastructure Software Systems and Automation team focuses on the automation to scale our infrastructure.

Our team is well-funded and focused on building an extraordinary company. This is a superb opportunity to join a high-performing team and scale our high-growth network as Cloudflare's business grows. You will build tools to constantly improve our scale and speed of deployment. You will nurture a passion for an "automate everything" approach that makes systems failure-resistant and ready-to-scale.

Cloudflare Software Engineers focus on automating our infrastructure installations and decommissions at scale. We enable our Data Centre Engineering teams by allowing them to install new data centers, replace servers and networking in existing data centers as quickly and efficiently as possible while not impacting existing infrastructure and customer services. While our focus is on automation and accurate asset tracking, there is an element of ongoing operational support of Data Center Engineers and other teams. We also review upcoming hardware changes and update automation and configuration management to cater to these advances.

Many of our Software Engineers have had the opportunity to work at multiple offices on interim and long-term project assignments. The ideal Software Engineering candidate has strong knowledge of Python and Golang, with Rust an advantage. As we are automating server and networking installations, knowledge of Linux, Hardware and Networking is ideal. We prefer to hire experienced candidates; however raw skill trumps experience and we welcome strong junior applicants.

Requisite Skills

• Confidence to work in multiple programming languages - bonus points for Python, Go and/or Rust experience
• 5 years of relevant Development experience
• Strong skills in network services, including Rest APIs and HTTP

Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience

Strong systems level programming skills

• Experience (and love) for debugging to ensure the system works in all cases
• Experience with a continuous integration workflow and using source control (we use git)
• Linux systems administration experience
• Experience with Kubernetes and docker
• Tooling and automation development experience
• Network fundamentals DHCP, ARP, subnetting, routing, firewalls, IPv6
• Configuration management systems such as Saltstack, Chef, Puppet or Ansible
• SQL databases (Postgres or MySQL)
• Time series databases (OpenTSDB, Graphite, Prometheus)
• The ability to understand service and device metrics and visualize them using Grafana
• Great oral and written communications skills
• Desire to learn and improve

Bonus Points

• Experience with continuous / rapid release engineering
• Experience developing systems that are highly available and redundant across regions
• Performance analysis and debugging with tools like perf, sar, strace, dtrace
• Experience with the Linux kernel and Linux software packaging
• Internetworking and BGP experience
• Key/Value stores (Redis, KyotoTycoon, Cassandra, LevelDB)
• Load balancing and reverse proxies such as Nginx, Varnish, HAProxy, Apache

Some tools that we use

• Netbox
• Apache Airflow
• Salt
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Nginx
• Python
• Django
• PostgreSQL
• Redis
• Prometheus

Compensation

Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.

• For New York City, Washington, Washington D.C. and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of $154,000 - $188,000.

Equity

This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.

Benefits

Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
• On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
• Global Travel Medical Insurance

Financial Benefits

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Participation Plan

Time Off

• Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
• Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave

What Makes Cloudflare Special?

We're not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We're a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet.

Project Galileo : Since 2014, we've equipped more than 2,400 journalism and civil society organizations in 111 countries with powerful tools to defend themselves against attacks that would otherwise censor their work, technology already used by Cloudflare's enterprise customers--at no cost.

Athenian Project : In 2017, we created the Athenian Project to ensure that state and local governments have the highest level of protection and reliability for free, so that their constituents have access to election information and voter registration. Since the project, we've provided services to more than 425 local government election websites in 33 states.

1.1.1.1 : We released 1.1.1.1 to help fix the foundation of the Internet by building a faster, more secure and privacy-centric public DNS resolver. This is available publicly for everyone to use - it is the first consumer-focused service Cloudflare has ever released. Here's the deal - we don't store client IP addresses never, ever. We will continue to abide by our privacy commitment and ensure that no user data is sold to advertisers or used to target consumers.

Sound like something you'd like to be a part of? We'd love to hear from you!

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Please note that any offer of employment may be conditioned on your authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license.

Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their, or any other person's, perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. We are an AA/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

Cloudflare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodations include, but are not limited to, changing the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please contact us via e-mail at or via mail at 101 Townsend St. San Francisco, CA 94107.

**Job Description**
Title: Systems Engineer (Infrastructure Automation)
Duties: The Systems Engineer (Infrastructure Automation) will drive the development, implementation, and support of AutoZone's compute, virtualization, storage and core automation environments. A Systems Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing AutoZone's infrastructure automation and engineering disciplines. Will work closely with other internal teams to ensure both existing and new processes, procedures and operational practices meet or exceed the reliability, stability and time-to-delivery needs of the company. Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain automation code, including Ansible development, bash scripting, and Python. Manage and support automation tooling including supporting Ansible AWX and Kubernetes. Create and support infrastructure-as-code development as well as updating existing IaC including Ansible, Terraform, and bash. Collaborate with other IT teams on automation initiatives and pipelines. Troubleshoot infrastructure automation and target systems including cloud migrations from on-prem infrastructure.
Requirements: Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related and 5 years of IT infrastructure automation and DevOps automation experience including:
- GCP provisioning, automation, and configuration
- Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and configuration management
- Ansible, Ansible Tower/AWX, and Ansible roles
- Managing infrastructure using code and automation tooling including Ansible or Terraform
- Linux-based environments including provisioning, de-provisioning, shell scripting, and patching strategies
- Python, shell scripting, and PowerShell
- RESTful services, CI/CD pipelines, and building integrations between various services
- Containerization and container orchestration principles including Kubernetes
- Agile project processes, Jira, and source code management using Git
Employer will give 2 years' experience credit for a relevant master's degree.
**About Autozone**
Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.
**Benefits at AutoZone**
AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners' physical, mental and financial well-being.
**All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):**
+ Competitive pay
+ Unrivaled company culture
+ Medical, dental and vision plans
+ Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
+ 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
+ AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
+ Opportunities for career growth
**Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:**
+ Paid time off
+ Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
+ Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
+ Tuition reimbursement
Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.
We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.
**Online Application:**
An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.
AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.
**Job Identification** 23637
**Job Schedule** Full time
**AZ FADV ACCOUNT** SSC
AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.

Job Description

Title: Systems Engineer (Infrastructure Automation)

Duties: The Systems Engineer (Infrastructure Automation) will drive the development, implementation, and support of AutoZone's compute, virtualization, storage and core automation environments. A Systems Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing AutoZone's infrastructure automation and engineering disciplines. Will work closely with other internal teams to ensure both existing and new processes, procedures and operational practices meet or exceed the reliability, stability and time-to-delivery needs of the company. Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain automation code, including Ansible development, bash scripting, and Python. Manage and support automation tooling including supporting Ansible AWX and Kubernetes. Create and support infrastructure-as-code development as well as updating existing IaC including Ansible, Terraform, and bash. Collaborate with other IT teams on automation initiatives and pipelines. Troubleshoot infrastructure automation and target systems including cloud migrations from on-prem infrastructure.

Requirements: Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related and 5 years of IT infrastructure automation and DevOps automation experience including:

• GCP provisioning, automation, and configuration

• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and configuration management

• Ansible, Ansible Tower/AWX, and Ansible roles

• Managing infrastructure using code and automation tooling including Ansible or Terraform

• Linux-based environments including provisioning, de-provisioning, shell scripting, and patching strategies

• Python, shell scripting, and PowerShell

• RESTful services, CI/CD pipelines, and building integrations between various services

• Containerization and container orchestration principles including Kubernetes

• Agile project processes, Jira, and source code management using Git

Employer will give 2 years' experience credit for a relevant master's degree.

About Autozone

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners' physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

• Paid time off
• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Tuition reimbursement

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Online Application:

An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.

**Architect Sr, Infrastructure**
**JOB SUMMARY:** This position is part of the Technology Organization (TO) Infrastructure Services (IS), which has responsibility for electrical and mechanical infrastructure in data center facilities; edge, aggregation, and core telecommunications; data and voice networks and firewalls; and Windows, Linux, and UNIX servers, storage, and integration technologies.
This position is an infrastructure **automation** architect responsible for:
+ Define the strategy and architecture for automation of the IS organization's infrastructure with a focus on eliminating manual processes, improving scalability, increasing reliability, and enabling faster delivery of IS services
+ Identify, document, and educate on automation frameworks, tools, and platforms (tools include Ansible, Terraform, GitHub, Bicep, Microsoft Orchestrator, VMware Aria, and other technology-specific tools; standard scripting languages include PowerShell and Python)
+ Consult on new/changing infrastructure automation needs by listening, translating, guiding, and advising
+ Standardize automation practices across teams to ensure consistency and security, making it easy for IS teams to do automation
+ Create reusable scripts, playbooks, templates, and modules to be used by Automation Engineers to build automations to provision, configure, and manage infrastructure
+ Integrate automation, provisioning, and configuration management with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and IT service management tools
+ Enable self-service portals or APIs so developers and operations teams can provision infrastructure on demand
+ Partner with other architects in IS and other organizations to revise or adjust standards as appropriate
+ Lead the design/engineering of new automation solutions for which standards do not yet exist
+ Proactively engage with partners like DevOps engineers, cloud engineers, network engineers, and platform teams to align automation with business needs
+ Research industry guidance, frameworks, and best practices
+ Lead the IS Automation Program with the objective of enabling the organization to automate everything
+ Provide technical leadership and mentor IS automation engineers in automation practices
+ Ensure automation complies with security policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices
+ Identify and build guardrails into automation practices and platforms to prevent misconfigurations
**JOB REQUIREMENTS:** (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills **)**
**Job Requirements**
+ Broad knowledge of all infrastructure technologies, with strong technical aptitude, knowledge and hands-on experience in more than one infrastructure technology area
+ Deep technical knowledge of infrastructure automation including platforms and tools
+ Understanding of rules and regulations that govern the use of technology, such as NERC CIP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and internal policies
+ Ability to define and articulate the "big picture" long-term vision for the infrastructure, and develop short term plans to achieve it
+ Ability to analyze information from multiple sources for complex problem resolution
+ Ability to design / engineer infrastructure solutions to maximize resiliency while minimizing cost and complexity
+ Ability to create and evaluate reference technical architectures and ensure enterprise-wide buy-in, adoption, adherence and implementation
+ Ability to organize tasks and coordinate various employees, vendor / contractors, and customers / partners to meet project goals
+ Ability to work independently, prioritizing major tasks by overall impact to the company
+ Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management, vendors, and other internal and external groups
+ Ability to effectively lead committees and teams, train personnel, and make presentations.
**Education/Experience**
+ Bachelor's in Computer Science or an Engineering field strongly preferred; four (4) years of relevant technical experience is an acceptable substitute.
+ A minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of service (depending on job level), providing engineering and/or support for infrastructure technologies. When relevant technical experience is substituted for a degree, the minimum experience requirement increases by four (4) years.
**Competencies**
+ Comprehensive leadership skills recognizable by others inside and outside the team
+ Strategic thinker that can embrace, influence, and lead change
+ Effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities, meet schedules, and deliver on commitments
+ Ability to negotiate with and influence others - internally as well as with vendors
+ Ability to establish and nurture relationships at all levels of the organization
+ Takes ownership of work assignments and personal development
+ Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) as well as technical writing
+ Excellent presentation skills and ability to relate and connect with a variety of audiences
+ Ability to articulate business drivers and how information technology can be applied to meet the requirements in business terms
+ Ability to simplify complex subjects in a way that can be easily understood by less technical audiences
+ High degree of focus on quality, reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness
+ Recognition of cyber security threats and risks, and importance of protecting the infrastructure
+ Capacity and desire to learn and apply new technologies and concepts
+ Superb diagnostic, troubleshooting, analysis, and problem-solving skills
+ Self-motivated, takes initiative, is proactive, and habitually removes obstacles for success
+ Curious and creative, always questioning, and never satisfied by the status quo
+ Assess impact and quantify risk to ensure appropriate business decisions are made
+ Demonstrate Southern Company Values
**About Southern Company**
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 14798
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services

**Architect Sr, Infrastructure**
**JOB SUMMARY:** This position is part of the Technology Organization (TO) Infrastructure Services (IS), which has responsibility for electrical and mechanical infrastructure in data center facilities; edge, aggregation, and core telecommunications; data and voice networks and firewalls; and Windows, Linux, and UNIX servers, storage, and integration technologies.
This position is an infrastructure **automation** architect responsible for:
+ Define the strategy and architecture for automation of the IS organization's infrastructure with a focus on eliminating manual processes, improving scalability, increasing reliability, and enabling faster delivery of IS services
+ Identify, document, and educate on automation frameworks, tools, and platforms (tools include Ansible, Terraform, GitHub, Bicep, Microsoft Orchestrator, VMware Aria, and other technology-specific tools; standard scripting languages include PowerShell and Python)
+ Consult on new/changing infrastructure automation needs by listening, translating, guiding, and advising
+ Standardize automation practices across teams to ensure consistency and security, making it easy for IS teams to do automation
+ Create reusable scripts, playbooks, templates, and modules to be used by Automation Engineers to build automations to provision, configure, and manage infrastructure
+ Integrate automation, provisioning, and configuration management with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and IT service management tools
+ Enable self-service portals or APIs so developers and operations teams can provision infrastructure on demand
+ Partner with other architects in IS and other organizations to revise or adjust standards as appropriate
+ Lead the design/engineering of new automation solutions for which standards do not yet exist
+ Proactively engage with partners like DevOps engineers, cloud engineers, network engineers, and platform teams to align automation with business needs
+ Research industry guidance, frameworks, and best practices
+ Lead the IS Automation Program with the objective of enabling the organization to automate everything
+ Provide technical leadership and mentor IS automation engineers in automation practices
+ Ensure automation complies with security policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices
+ Identify and build guardrails into automation practices and platforms to prevent misconfigurations
**JOB REQUIREMENTS:** (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills **)**
**Job Requirements**
+ Broad knowledge of all infrastructure technologies, with strong technical aptitude, knowledge and hands-on experience in more than one infrastructure technology area
+ Deep technical knowledge of infrastructure automation including platforms and tools
+ Understanding of rules and regulations that govern the use of technology, such as NERC CIP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and internal policies
+ Ability to define and articulate the "big picture" long-term vision for the infrastructure, and develop short term plans to achieve it
+ Ability to analyze information from multiple sources for complex problem resolution
+ Ability to design / engineer infrastructure solutions to maximize resiliency while minimizing cost and complexity
+ Ability to create and evaluate reference technical architectures and ensure enterprise-wide buy-in, adoption, adherence and implementation
+ Ability to organize tasks and coordinate various employees, vendor / contractors, and customers / partners to meet project goals
+ Ability to work independently, prioritizing major tasks by overall impact to the company
+ Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management, vendors, and other internal and external groups
+ Ability to effectively lead committees and teams, train personnel, and make presentations.
**Education/Experience**
+ Bachelor's in Computer Science or an Engineering field strongly preferred; four (4) years of relevant technical experience is an acceptable substitute.
+ A minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of service (depending on job level), providing engineering and/or support for infrastructure technologies. When relevant technical experience is substituted for a degree, the minimum experience requirement increases by four (4) years.
**Competencies**
+ Comprehensive leadership skills recognizable by others inside and outside the team
+ Strategic thinker that can embrace, influence, and lead change
+ Effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities, meet schedules, and deliver on commitments
+ Ability to negotiate with and influence others - internally as well as with vendors
+ Ability to establish and nurture relationships at all levels of the organization
+ Takes ownership of work assignments and personal development
+ Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) as well as technical writing
+ Excellent presentation skills and ability to relate and connect with a variety of audiences
+ Ability to articulate business drivers and how information technology can be applied to meet the requirements in business terms
+ Ability to simplify complex subjects in a way that can be easily understood by less technical audiences
+ High degree of focus on quality, reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness
+ Recognition of cyber security threats and risks, and importance of protecting the infrastructure
+ Capacity and desire to learn and apply new technologies and concepts
+ Superb diagnostic, troubleshooting, analysis, and problem-solving skills
+ Self-motivated, takes initiative, is proactive, and habitually removes obstacles for success
+ Curious and creative, always questioning, and never satisfied by the status quo
+ Assess impact and quantify risk to ensure appropriate business decisions are made
+ Demonstrate Southern Company Values
**About Southern Company**
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 14798
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in a collaborative and caring community, where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
Accenture Federal Services (AFS) is seeking skilled professionals to join our Cloud Operations Support team, responsible for maintaining and enhancing secure environments within Azure. This team combines Cloud Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Automation expertise to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure mission-critical services. Azure Engineers are essential for sustaining and optimizing cloud operations through automated infrastructure provisioning, system build streamlining and enhanced cyber defense. They handle lifecycle support using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and deploy resources via command-line tools and scripting. The ideal candidate will have hands-on IaC experience, a solid understanding of automated system deployment, and a passion for driving operational efficiency with secure, scalable automation.
**Responsibilities/Duties:**
+ Design and implement automation scripts and tooling to streamline cloud operations, enhance system reliability, and manage infrastructure at scale within Azure Gov Cloud environments
+ Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Bicep to support consistent and secure environment provisioning
+ Automate system builds and configuration workflows, integrating solutions with pipelines to reduce manual effort and accelerate deployment cycles
+ Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure-native services including Availability Zones, Storage, Serverless Functions, Network Security Groups, Load Balancers, Containers, Backup solutions, and patching mechanisms
+ Collaborate with DevOps teams, cloud architects, and systems engineers to identify operational inefficiencies and implement automation best practices across cloud lifecycle management
+ Monitor service health and performance using Azure Monitor and other observability tools to ensure optimal uptime, scalability, and responsiveness of mission-critical systems
+ Operate independently on assigned tasks while contributing effectively in cross-functional team environments focused on secure cloud operations and continuous improvement
+ Create and maintain detailed documentation for all automation processes, scripts, and operational procedures to support long-term maintainability and knowledge sharing
**Here's what you need:**
+ Proven experience deploying and managing Azure-native services such as; Virtual Networks, NSGs, Load Balancers, Azure Functions, Storage Accounts, Availability Zones, Containerization (AKS, Docker), Backup & Patch Management
+ Strong working knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory, including domain architecture, FSMO roles, group policy management, and user authentication workflows
+ Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, or Ansible
+ Scripting experience using scripts such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation and deployment tasks
**Eligibility Requirements:**
Must have an active Top Secret Clearance
Active US Passport required
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of **California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, and the District of Columbia** . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. ( We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, and the District of Columbia is:
$93,400-$176,200 USD
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Embark on a Remote Career in Cloud Infrastructure Automation!

Our client is at the forefront of cloud technology, driving innovation and efficiency for businesses worldwide. We are currently offering a unique, fully remote apprenticeship opportunity for aspiring Cloud Infrastructure Automation specialists. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about scalable systems, infrastructure as code, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. You will gain invaluable experience working with a distributed team, contributing to critical projects that underpin our client's global operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn to design, implement, and maintain automated cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
• Assist in building and managing CI/CD pipelines for seamless application deployment and updates.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, security, and cost-efficiency, and propose optimizations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues in a production environment.
• Write and maintain scripts (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate repetitive operational tasks.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure robust and scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Participate in virtual code reviews and contribute to improving infrastructure code quality.
• Document infrastructure configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Gain exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Adapt quickly to new cloud services and technologies as they emerge.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with team members across different time zones.

What We're Looking For:

• A strong interest in cloud computing, infrastructure, and automation technologies.
• Foundational knowledge of at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Basic understanding of operating systems (Linux/Windows) and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Bash is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated individual with a strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a remote work setting.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certification in a major cloud platform (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner) is a plus.

This fully remote position allows you to work from anywhere within the Denver, Colorado, US region, or beyond, providing flexibility and autonomy. Join a company that values continuous learning and provides ample opportunities for professional development in the exciting field of cloud automation.

Secure your place in the future of cloud infrastructure!

We are seeking an exceptionally talented Senior Software Engineer to join our fully remote team and focus on building and automating our cutting-edge cloud infrastructure. This is a remote-first role where you will architect, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native solutions that power our global operations. You will leverage your deep expertise in distributed systems, containerization, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to enhance our deployment pipelines, CI/CD processes, and observability tooling. The ideal candidate possesses a strong command of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) and a passion for driving engineering excellence through automation. Your responsibilities will include designing resilient microservices, implementing robust monitoring and alerting systems, troubleshooting complex production issues, and collaborating closely with product engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative, distributed environment and is adept at communicating technical ideas effectively across different teams and time zones. Your contributions will be instrumental in scaling our infrastructure to meet the demands of rapid growth and ensuring high availability for our services. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern technologies, tackle challenging engineering problems, and make a significant impact on our technology roadmap. We value curiosity, continuous learning, and a dedication to building high-quality software.
Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructure using IaC principles.
• Develop and automate CI/CD pipelines for efficient software deployment.
• Implement and enhance monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for cloud services.
• Collaborate with software development teams to optimize application performance and reliability in the cloud.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production environments.
• Contribute to the architectural design of cloud-native applications and services.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to improve infrastructure capabilities.
• Champion best practices in cloud security, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Participate in on-call rotation for production support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure and automation.
• Proficiency with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Strong experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and distributed systems principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

**_This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, meaning you will need to be able to secure and maintain work authorization without the need for a written submission by the company to a government agency, or the need for the company to make an entry as the immigration employer of record (e.g., STEM OPT training plan, I-20 Form endorsed for CPT, TN employer, etc.)_**
**Program Overview:**
Participates in the Bank's Technology Development Program (TDP), a 2-year program, designed to develop in-depth technical skills within a specific discipline. Gain a wider understanding of all technical disciplines and continue to grow within the specific discipline.
**Position Overview:**
The Cloud Infrastructure Automation team is responsible for the Infrastructure as Code, Automation and Developer Experience tooling that drive the bank's cloud transformation and enable our developer community. We deliver the platforms and design the frameworks that provision, configure, and manage complex distributed IT systems like Ansible, Terraform and Kubernetes, to ensure systems are consistent, reliable, and scalable. Our team helps organizations deliver technology faster, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.
**Department Responsibilities:**
+ Build, scale, and support the bank's Terraform, Ansible and Developer Experience automation capabilities.
+ Support platform resiliency and enterprise business continuity goals
+ Continuous improvement of service delivery and role-based access control frameworks.
+ Cross-team collaboration with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Risk Management and DevOps teams.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Mentor with experienced technology staff to develop in-depth technical skills in a specific technical discipline such as Software Engineering, Engineering, Architecture, Data Engineering or Cybersecurity.
+ Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
+ Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
+ Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
+ Complete other related duties as assigned.
**Scope of Responsibilities:**
The Bank's Technology Development Program is a training program for Bachelor degreed individuals in a technical discipline. The Program is designed with flexibility to shape the jobholder's career and expand their career objectives. The Program offers a combination of career planning, technical and competency-based training mentorship with challenging assessments designed to accelerate one's career with the Bank.

**Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:**
**Education and Experience Required:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology related field
+ Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
+ Demonstrated experienced with an Information Technology discipline, such as Data Networking, Application Development, Platform Operating Systems, Database, Data Analytics or Information Security
+ Understanding of hardware configurations and software concepts in the current environment and future technologies
+ Strong interpersonal skills
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
+ Proven influencing skills
+ Demonstrated teamwork and collaborative focus
+ Analytical and troubleshooting skills
+ Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, database and presentation software
+ Knowledge of Agile Methodologies and Ceremonies
+ Work Visa Sponsorship not offered for this role
**Education and Experience Preferred:**
+ Intermediate to advanced programming skills in one or more pertinent languages
+ Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2
+ Experience from technology internships
**Physical Requirements:**
N/A
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $29.57 - $3.99 per hour. The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above encompasses all geographic locations. The pay rate specific to your location will fall within this range and is available from your recruiter.
**Location**
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is 29.57 - 43.99 per hour. The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above encompasses all geographic locations. The pay rate specific to your location will fall within this range and is available from your recruiter.
**Location**
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.