Cloud engineer Jobs in Honolulu, HI

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

A Lead Cloud Engineer drives technical excellence through cloud automation and Infrastructure as Code practices while ensuring high-quality deployments and adherence to architectural standards within their team. This hands-on technical leader combines deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with strong automation skills using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CI / CD pipelines, while continuously learning emerging technologies and mentoring team members in cloud best practices. The role requires collaborative problem-solving abilities to work effectively within cross-functional teams, strong attention to quality and security in cloud implementations, and a growth mindset to adapt to rapidly evolving cloud technologies while developing solutions that scale.

Location

This is a work from home position within the US.

The Main Responsibilities

Lead technical design and implementation of cloud solutions across multiple projects

Drive architectural decisions and best practices within project scope

Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for cloud implementations

Lead cloud migration initiatives and modernization efforts

Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and reliability

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions

Troubleshoot complex technical issues

Lead technical planning and estimation sessions

What We Look For in a Candidate

Deep hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP core services

Expert-level knowledge in at least two of the following : Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, or Bicep

Strong experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Advanced knowledge of CI / CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, Ansible)

Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Go, Java)

Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch)

Bachelors degree or equivalent education and 7+ years enterprise experience as a DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), or Cloud Automation Engineer, with demonstrated expertise in system architecture, operations, and application administration & design.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges :

103,711 - $138,281 in these states : AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.

108,896 - $145,195 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

114,082 - $152,109 in these states : AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and / or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

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Requisition # : 336613

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and / or motor vehicle reports and / or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page () . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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Application Deadline

03 / 04 / 2025