DevOps Terraform Coach (AWS/Azure) — Infrastructure-as-Code Standardization

Are you a Terraform migration expert with a knack for coaching teams and driving infrastructure-as-code adoption? We’re looking for a DevOps leader who can standardize cloud environments, streamline operations, and empower teams to build self-sufficient solutions. If you thrive on AWS/Azure architecture, day-0 to day-2 operations, and delivering code-driven infrastructure, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Join us in a remote coaching role (Dallas or Seattle preferred, PST/CST time zones) and help transform how enterprise teams manage their cloud infrastructure. Immediate start, 6-month engagement with extensions!

Requirements:

Must-Have Qualifications

Proven experience migrating to Terraform from mixed environments (AWS/Azure; scripted and GUI-built), including:
- Importing existing resources (terraform import), module refactoring, and state management.
- Designing module libraries and standardized workflows at scale.
Deep expertise in AWS and Azure services and core infrastructure (networking, compute, storage, IAM/Identity).
Strong grasp of day-0, day-1, day-2 operations for IaC and cloud platforms.
Ability to develop code and procedures that make teams self-sufficient (modules, pipelines, policy, runbooks).
Experience preparing operational handoffs with no loss of capability (documentation, training, support models).
Skill in evaluating team maturity and implementing tailored enablement plans.
Demonstrated design and implementation experience (reference architectures, guardrails, governance).
Excellent communication and coaching skills; client-presentable and comfortable leading workshops.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with multi-cloud patterns and hybrid setups.
Familiarity with policy as code (OPA, Sentinel), secret management (Vault, Key Vault, Secrets Manager).
CI/CD for IaC (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps Pipelines, CircleCI).
Observability tooling (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus/Grafana).
Security & compliance frameworks (CIS benchmarks, NIST, ISO) applied to cloud/IaC.
Prior consulting/enablement experience with large enterprises.

Success Metrics (What Good Looks Like)

% of infrastructure codified in Terraform across teams.
Adoption of standardized modules and approved patterns.
Reduced config drift and time-to-provision for new environments.
Teams operating independently with clear runbooks and CI/CD pipelines.
Positive team feedback on coaching and enablement; measurable maturity uplift.

Responsibilities:

Terraform Standardization & Migration
- Assess current AWS/Azure infrastructure (scripted & GUI-built) and define paths to Terraform.
- Design target state modules, workspaces, and pipelines; migrate resources to Terraform safely.
- Introduce guardrails: state management, versioning, module registries, policy as code (e.g., Sentinel/Open Policy Agent).

Coaching & Enablement
- Coach teams through the migration lifecycle—day-0 (planning/provisioning), day-1 (configuration/onboarding), day-2 (operations/changes).
- Run workshops, pair-programming sessions, and office hours; document patterns and playbooks.

Design & Implementation
- Create reusable Terraform modules and reference architectures for AWS and Azure.
- Establish CI/CD workflows (e.g., GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps) for IaC deployments.
- Define environments, naming conventions, tagging strategies, and secrets management.

Operational Readiness & Handoff
- Develop runbooks, SOPs, and automation to ensure teams are self-sufficient post-handoff.
- Confirm monitoring, logging, alerting, backups, drift detection, and remediation are in place.

Assessment & Tailored Plans
- Evaluate team maturity; build customized migration roadmaps with milestones, KPIs, and quality gates.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and remediation strategies; report progress to stakeholders.

Work Conditions:

DevOps w/ Terraform (Azure/AWS) Coaching role

Remote: Dallas or Seattle-based consultants preferred (but open to remote (must be PST or CST)

Target rate: $80/hr. DOE, all-inclusive

Start is immediate

Duration is six months, will extend