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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: Cloud Engineer
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Experience: Senior
Job Function: Cloud Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Computer and Network Security
About the position
The Cloud Engineer manages and improves cloud infrastructure and services within established standards and patterns.
This role contributes directly to system reliability, security, and operational efficiency while owning solutions of low to moderate complexity.
Cloud Engineers participate fully in operational support, incident response, and remediation activities, applying sound judgment when implementing changes within defined guardrails.
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)
- Works independently with Infrastructure as Code toolsets to deploy and enhance cloud infrastructure
- Writes new or enhances existing infrastructure code of low to moderate complexity
- Seeks review for higher-risk or non-standard changes and participates in peer code reviews
Configuration
- Builds and maintains configuration code to support reliable and secure services
- Implements configuration changes independently within established patterns
- Reviews and supports configuration work performed by less senior peers when needed
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
- Develops automation using scripting languages, REST APIs, Azure Automation Runbooks, Azure Function
- Apps, and DevOps pipelines
- Delivers automation solutions of low to moderate complexity that improve operational consistency
- Participates in automation reviews and knowledge sharing
Networking
- Applies cloud networking concepts to maintain a strong security posture
- Implements approved networking changes aligned with established protocols and standards
- Seeks guidance for complex or non-standard networking scenarios
Monitoring & Alerting
- Works with Azure Monitor to administer and enhance monitoring and alerting configurations
- Ensures systems are monitored appropriately and alerts are actionable
- Supports improvements to observability and incident detection
Patch Management
- Coordinates and executes patch management activities
- Troubleshoots routine patching issues independently and escalates complex cases as needed
PKI Knowledge
- Applies working knowledge of PKI concepts in support of customer and hosted environments
- Performs PKI-related tasks with minimal supervision
- Reviews routine PKI work completed by less senior engineers
- Participates in cross-functional certificate reviews
Product Knowledge
- Works with Keyfactor’s hosted products and core functionality
- Deploys and configures products to a baseline or moderate complexity level
- Performs low to moderate complexity troubleshooting
- Supports operational readiness and stability of hosted offerings
Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience
- 2 to 5 years of related work experience and general knowledge within their functional area
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including native services and tooling
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting (medium to high complexity)
- Strong Windows systems administration experience, including Windows Roles & Features and
- Active Directory
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot moderately to highly complex issues
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor
- Strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills
- Proven ability to collaborate within and across teams
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage projects to completion with some oversight
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Travel Requirements
- Up to 15% travel time required
Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with experience.