**Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS & Azure)** **Location:** The Woodlands, TX **Department:** Information Technology / Infrastructure **Position Summary** The 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 Responsibilities** + Deploy, configure, and maintain cloud infrastructure in **AWS and Azure** , including compute, storage, networking, and platform services + Implement 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 practices + Support **identity and access management (IAM)** tasks such as role assignments, RBAC, MFA, and conditional access policies + Develop and maintain **infrastructure as code (IaC)** using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, or similar tools + Assist with **hybrid connectivity** (VPNs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect) between on‑premises and cloud environments + Build and maintain **automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines** for infrastructure provisioning and updates + Monitor cloud environments for **availability, performance, security, and cost** , escalating issues as needed + Participate in **incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis** for infrastructure and authentication issues + Maintain documentation, runbooks, and configuration standards + Collaborate with senior engineers and architects on cloud improvements and migrations **Required Qualifications** + 3–5 years of experience in infrastructure or cloud engineering roles + Hands‑on experience with **AWS and/or Azure** in production environments + Practical experience supporting **SSO and identity federation** for applications + Working knowledge of **authentication and authorization concepts** (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, MFA) + Experience with **Azure Entra ID (Azure AD)** and AWS IAM fundamentals + Experience with **automation and scripting** (PowerShell, Bash, Azure CLI, AWS CLI) + Solid understanding of cloud networking and security basics + Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work within established standards **Preferred Qualifications** + Associate‑level cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, Azure Administrator) + Experience integrating third‑party SaaS applications with SSO + Exposure to containers or Kubernetes (AKS, EKS) + Experience supporting enterprise or hybrid environments **Why Join Us** + Hands‑on role working across **AWS and Azure** + Opportunity to grow into senior or lead cloud engineering roles + Exposure to enterprise‑scale identity and SSO implementations + Competitive compensation and benefits + Hybrid work environment based in **The Woodlands, TX** **Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.**