Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 99,200 - 136,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Element Fleet is seeking a hands-on Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and support scalable AWS cloud infrastructure as the company migrates from on-prem to cloud services. You will drive architecture, automation, and security with Terraform and CloudFormation, collaborating with DevOps and security teams.

The role requires AWS proficiency across EC2, EKS, S3, IAM, VPC, and monitoring, plus a strong networking foundation and IaC experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years in infrastructure/operations or SRE across hybrid environments (VMware/Windows/Linux).
• 3+ years hands-on AWS (EC2/EKS/ECS, Kubernetes, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch/CloudTrail/Config).
• Proven track record migrating workloads from on-prem to AWS at scale (discovery, wave planning, execution, cutover, rollback).
• Strong networking fundamentals (CIDR, routing, VPN/Direct Connect, DNS), security (IAM, KMS, guardrails), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or CloudFormation).
• Certified AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS aligned to best practices and business requirements.
• Lead the technical execution of cloud migration initiatives from legacy on-premise infrastructure to AWS.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to define cloud architecture and operational procedures.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting tools to ensure system performance and availability.
• Document infrastructure architecture, procedures, and support models for knowledge transfer and compliance.
• Stay current on emerging cloud technologies and recommend innovative solutions.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code

Security fundamentals

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

EC2

EKS

S3

IAM

VPC

CloudWatch

CloudTrail

Config

Direct Connect

Job description

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re‑defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like‑minded people on our team.

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands‑on technical lead to join our team as Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and support of Element Fleet's AWS cloud infrastructure. You will maintain scalable and secure cloud environments to support the company’s transition from on‑premises infrastructure to AWS Cloud Services. You will play a critical part in developing and implementing the company’s cloud migration roadmap, ensuring high availability, performance, and security while modernising IT operations.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS aligned to best practices and business requirements.
• Lead the technical execution of cloud migration initiatives from legacy on‑premise infrastructure to AWS.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to define cloud architecture and operational procedures.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting tools to ensure system performance and availability.
• Document infrastructure architecture, procedures, and support models for knowledge transfer and compliance.
• Stay current on emerging cloud technologies and recommend innovative solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years in infrastructure/operations or SRE across hybrid environments (VMware/Windows/Linux).
• 3+ years hands‑on AWS (EC2/EKS/ECS, Kubernetes, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch/CloudTrail/Config).
• Proven track record migrating workloads from on‑prem to AWS at scale (discovery, wave planning, execution, cutover, rollback).
• Strong networking fundamentals (CIDR, routing, VPN/Direct Connect, DNS), security (IAM, KMS, guardrails), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or CloudFormation).
• Certified AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, Professional preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• One of: AWS SysOps Administrator or AWS DevOps Engineer (preferred).
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate, Kubernetes CKA/CKAD.
• Experience with Control Tower/Organizations multi‑account setups, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, and hybrid DNS.
• Familiarity with security/compliance frameworks (CIS/NIST/ISO) and audit evidence practices.
• Background with FinOps, showback/chargeback, and unit economics reporting.

Location

Toronto, Ontario

Compensation

The hiring base salary range for this position is $99,200 - $136,400 annually. This range represents the Company's good‑faith estimate of the expected base salary at the time of posting. Salary ranges may vary based on the geographic location where the work is performed. The salary range listed in this posting applies only to the location identified. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including the successful candidate’s qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience, internal pay equity, and relevant market data. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in annual incentive programs, including bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, as applicable to the role. Element also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings plans.

What’s in it for You

• A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision‑making, and accountability
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
• Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time‑off programmes (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

the company and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Disability‑related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to [e-mail] or call [phone]. the company also uses AI‑assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyse information you provide (for example, your rēsumē and screening responses) to identify job‑related skills, qualifications, and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer – they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.