Senior Cloud Engineer

About Keyfactor

Our mission is to securely connect the world: humans, machines, and AI. Keyfactor is the leader in trust infrastructure for AI and machines, helping the world’s largest enterprises and government agencies take control of the cryptographic identities that safeguard every digital interaction. Behind the platform is a global team of people who care deeply about the work and each other. We move fast, think big, and show up for one another every day. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that brings out your best, we hope you’ll trust your future with Keyfactor!

Title: Senior Cloud Engineer

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Experience: Senior

Job Function: Cloud Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Computer and Network Security

About the position

The Senior Cloud Engineer designs, implements, and evolves complex cloud infrastructure and automation solutions with a high degree of autonomy. This role owns systems and solutions that have significant impact on service reliability, security posture, and operational scalability. Senior Cloud Engineers act as technical leaders within the team, contributing to standards, mentoring peers, and supporting cross-functional initiatives.

The position can based in our Stockholm, we follow a hybrid work model with excellent flexible working practices. Applicants must hold a valid Right to Work in Sweden.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Owns and evolves complex Infrastructure as Code solutions across the cloud environment

Makes independent design decisions within established architectural standards

Delivers improvements that enhance scalability, reliability, and team efficiency

Provides technical guidance and review for less senior engineers

Configuration

Designs and maintains complex configuration management solutions

Defines configuration patterns and best practices used across the environment

Reviews and guides configuration work performed by other engineers

Data Center Operations

Maintains an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all physical hardware within the data center, such as HSMs, USBs, Smartcards, SSDs and Shock-Proof cases. Informs supervisor when certain materials are running low.

Maintains detailed records of all data center operation activities, including changes to tamper evident bag numbers, incidents, and access to client materials. Follows proper procedures on strict guidelines for Root Signings, Disaster Recovery, CRLs and CSR signings. Ensures proper asset disposal procedures are followed.

Is able to follow documented procedures on how to properly handle sophisticated hardware security modules and KVM devices. Can perform configurations of the hardware security module and KVM with supervision from more senior peers.

Task Automation

Designs and builds advanced automation solutions using scripting, APIs, and Azure-native services

Drives automation initiatives that improve operational consistency and efficiency

Supports process improvement through tooling and automation

Networking

Designs and implements cloud networking solutions within approved security and compliance constraints

Applies deep knowledge of networking protocols and standards to support hosted services

Participates in compliance audits and provides technical input

Monitoring & Alerting

Defines and improves monitoring, alerting, and observability strategies

Ensures monitoring logic supports service reliability and rapid incident detection

Mentors peers on monitoring best practices

Patch Management

Leads patch management strategies and execution

Resolves escalated patching issues and drives process improvements

Contributes to the evolution of patching standards and practices

PKI Knowledge

Applies strong understanding of PKI concepts in support of customer and hosted environments

Performs PKI tasks for custom deployments

Contributes to strategy and design discussions for hosted PKI services

Produces technical documentation for PKI designs and processes

Participates in cross-functional certificate reviews

Product Knowledge

Serves as a subject matter expert on Keyfactor’s hosted products

Troubleshoots complex product issues across hosted environments

Participates in strategy and design discussions for new product offerings

Supports testing of new product versions and provides feedback to product teams

Interfaces with customers on hosted architecture and security posture when required

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

5+ years of related work experience and strong knowledge within their functional area

Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including native services and tooling

Deep hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools

Advanced proficiency in PowerShell scripting (high complexity)

Extensive experience with Windows systems administration, including Windows Roles & Features

and Active Directory

Advanced problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues

Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor

Strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills

Proven ability to collaborate effectively within and across cross-functional teams

Self-motivated, able to manage complex work and projects to completion with minimal oversight

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Travel Requirements

Up to 15% travel time required

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with experience.