Aws Cloud Engineer

TEKsystems; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a Cloud Engineer with a strong AWS foundation to mature governance and operating models. The role spans multi-cloud with Azure and GCP and emphasizes automation, Terraform IaC, and GitHub-based CI/CD in a collaborative environment.

The position is remote while based in the United States, with initial focus on establishing standards and scalable cloud practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with AWS and multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP).
• Strong governance, security, and cost-optimization knowledge.
• Experience with IaC using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess and mature the current AWS environment and governance model.
• Develop and maintain Terraform-based IaC solutions.
• Build and support GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows.
• Create cloud automation and self-service capabilities for engineering teams.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers and application teams on strategy.

Skills

AWS

Cloud

Terraform

Governance

GitHub

Azure

GCP

DevOps

Automation

Infrastructure

Tools

Kubernetes

PowerShell

GitHub

Job description

Description

The client is seeking a Cloud Engineer with a strong AWS foundation to help mature and govern its AWS environment while partnering closely with a small Enterprise Cloud Services team. While AWS is the primary focus of this role, the successful candidate must be comfortable operating in a multi-cloud environment that includes Azure, GCP, and GitHub. Unlike highly mature enterprise cloud environments, this position offers the opportunity to help build standards, governance, and operational processes within a growing cloud practice. This individual will serve as the team's AWS subject matter expert, evaluating the current environment, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing best practices around governance, security, account structures, automation, and cloud operations. The role is highly collaborative and requires working with cloud engineers, developers, researchers, and business stakeholders across VUMC to influence cloud adoption and establish scalable cloud practices.

Key Areas of Focus

• AWS governance, account structure, and operational maturity
• AWS Organizations, Control Tower, budgeting, and security best practices
• Infrastructure as Code utilizing Terraform
• GitHub, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipeline development
• Cloud automation and self-service enablement
• Cloud architecture recommendations and operational improvements
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Supporting a multi-cloud strategy while maintaining AWS as the primary focus

Daily Responsibilities

• Assess and improve the current AWS environment and governance model
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform
• Build and support GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows
• Create cloud automation and self-service capabilities for engineering teams
• Review existing cloud deployments and recommend improvements
• Partner with cloud engineers and application teams on cloud strategy and implementation
• Develop standards, processes, and best practices for cloud operations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to socialize changes and gain alignment on cloud initiatives
• Support cloud security, budget management, and operational reporting activities
• Contribute to long-term cloud modernization efforts across the organization

Skills

Aws, Cloud, Terraform, governance, github, Azure, google cloud platform, Devops, Automation, Infrastructure

Top Skills Details

Aws,Cloud,Terraform,governance,github

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Exposure to GCP and/or Azure is preferred, as this individual will operate within a multi-cloud environment and collaborate with engineers supporting other cloud platforms. While AWS is the primary focus, the ability to learn new technologies and contribute beyond a single cloud ecosystem will be important for long-term success.

Experience with Amazon Connect is considered a strong plus due to existing AWS initiatives within the organization. Knowledge of PowerShell, cloud scripting, automation frameworks, DevSecOps practices, containerization technologies, Kubernetes/EKS, and cloud architecture principles are also desirable.

Candidates should possess a strong understanding of cloud security, cost optimization, governance frameworks, and operational best practices within regulated environments. Prior experience supporting healthcare, higher education, financial services, or other highly regulated industries is beneficial but not required.

Certifications

AWS certifications

Terraform, DevOps, Kubernetes, or cloud-related certifications are considered a plus

Nice-to-Have Experience

• AWS Organizations and Control Tower implementations
• Cost management and cloud budgeting
• Open-source or InnerSource development models
• Mentoring junior engineers
• GitHub administration and platform management
• Research, academic medical center, or healthcare technology environments
• Multi-cloud strategy, migration, or governance initiatives

Experience Level

Intermediate Leve

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.