Cloud AWS Engineer

Ampcus Inc; Richmond; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a highly skilled Cloud AWS Engineer in Richmond, VA. You will lead cloud solution architecture and ensure effective implementation of technology directives. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in IT solution delivery, along with expertise in AWS cloud technologies and hands-on experience with Terraform and other tools. The role requires flexible problem solving in dynamic environments, providing training and compliance oversight for technical staff.

Qualifications

• 6 years of IT solution delivery Engineering experience with cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with public, private, and hybrid cloud services.
• Experience in planning, development, migration, and integration to cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT engineering designs supporting business application projects.
• Provide technical leadership on cloud solution architecture.
• Oversee problem avoidance in cloud environments.
• Lead complex projects while managing staff and resources.

Skills

Cloud-based technologies

Terraform

AWS Config

AWS Inspector

Guard Duty

Golang

Python

NodeJS

Java

Angular

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title

Cloud AWS Engineer

Location

Richmond, VA

Job Summary

• Develops conceptual, logical, and physical IT engineering designs that support the infrastructure requirements of varying levels of technical and business application projects. Completes analysis of business requirements, as it relates to technical infrastructure design, and ensures traceability of the design to the business requirements.
• Assesses testing requirements and prepares testing strategies, as well as preparing implementation and transition plans. Senior level position requires a seasoned professional with a full understanding of industry practices. Requires high level of experience and proficiency in the field.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• The Senior Cloud Engineer will be accountable for:
• Working knowledge of architecture and design of solutions using cloud-based technologies.
• Serving as a hands‑on technical Engineer to provide key technology on system projects focused on development and implementation of strategic technological directives.
• Performs resolution of complex hardware, environmental software operating systems and subsystems.
• Oversees problem avoidance actions in the Cloud hosting environments.
• Implement changes to business information and technical systems.
• Analyzes and revises existing system logic and documentation as necessary.
• May authorize risk level changes and recommend solutions to minimize and/or prevent system interruption.
• Evaluates, recommends, and selects new software/hardware.
• Performs change and problem management using standard tools.
• Ensures conformance and compliance with existing system standards. Measures performance to ensure proper operation.
• Leads highly technical/complex projects utilizing staff and resources.
• Follows and ensures adherence to technical standards for programming and design techniques.
• Trains System technical staff on use of software/hardware tools in accordance with required standards and procedures.
• Monitors compliance with internal audit requirements and Information Security Manual guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• 6 years with IT solution delivery Engineer experience and hands‑on experience with public, private, and hybrid cloud services including planning, development, migration, and integration of applications and services from on‑premises infrastructure to cloud‑based platforms – as‑a‑Service and infrastructure‑as‑a‑Service.
• Experience with Terraform, AWS Config, AWS Inspector, Guard Duty.
• Experience with AWS Cloud technologies.
• Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change.
• Software Development experience with, but not limited to one or more of the following technologies: either Golang or Python, and any additional languages such as NodeJS, Java, Angular, etc.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.