AWS Cloud Engineer

AgileGrid Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Vocations Inc. is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable AWS infrastructure.

This full-time remote role requires strong Linux administration, experience with Ubuntu and RHEL, and infrastructure-as-code practices across distributed teams. You will mentor cloud engineers, apply Terraform and Ansible for provisioning, and explore AI-driven automation to boost engineering velocity while ensuring security and reliability in a fast-paced, remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least five years of professional experience with Amazon Web Services.
• Extensive Linux experience including Ubuntu and RHEL preferred.
• Proficiency with Terraform and Ansible for IaC and configuration management.
• Ability to mentor cloud engineers and explain technical decisions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain AWS infrastructure.
• Build, administer, and support cloud infrastructure focused on availability, resilience, security, and maintainability.
• Apply Linux administration to operate and improve systems and services.
• Use Terraform and Ansible to manage infrastructure and configuration in a repeatable, controlled manner.
• Explore AI-driven tools and automation to enhance engineering velocity and team productivity.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Mentorship

Communication

Security practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Ubuntu

RHEL

Job description

About The Company

Virtual Vocations Inc. supports core business operations through technology and cloud-based services. The company is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to help build and maintain the secure, reliable infrastructure that supports its users, customers, and internal teams. This remote opportunity is suited to an experienced cloud professional who values dependable operations, thoughtful engineering, and collaboration across technical teams.

About The Role

The Senior AWS Cloud Engineer will administer, architect, implement, and improve cloud infrastructure and services across the organization. In this full-time role, you will help ensure that AWS environments are resilient, secure, and aligned with business needs. You will contribute to infrastructure design, support Linux-based systems, and use infrastructure-as-code and configuration-management tools to make cloud operations consistent and repeatable.
You will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to cloud engineers, sharing practical knowledge and helping the team deliver high-quality work. The role includes exploring and integrating AI-driven tools and automation where they can improve engineering velocity, reduce repetitive effort, and support team productivity. Success requires a balance of hands‑on technical expertise, sound operational judgment, and clear communication in a remote working environment.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, along with at least five years of professional experience working with Amazon Web Services. Extensive experience implementing, maintaining, and securing Linux-based systems is required; experience with Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is preferred.
Strong proficiency with Terraform and Ansible is required, including the ability to apply these tools to infrastructure provisioning and configuration management. You should have experience providing technical guidance and mentorship to cloud engineers, and be able to explain technical decisions clearly to colleagues. The ideal candidate is comfortable investigating complex infrastructure issues, prioritizing reliability and security, and adapting to evolving business and technology needs. Experience exploring automation or AI-enabled engineering tools is valuable, particularly when paired with a practical approach to assessing their usefulness, risks, and fit for existing workflows.

Responsibilities

Architect, implement, and maintain AWS infrastructure that supports users, customers, and core business operations. Build, administer, and support cloud infrastructure and services, with a focus on availability, resilience, security, and maintainability. Apply Linux administration expertise to operate and improve systems, investigate issues, and support stable service delivery.
Use Terraform and Ansible to manage infrastructure and configuration in a repeatable, controlled manner. Identify opportunities to strengthen cloud environments, improve operational practices, and reduce avoidable manual work. Explore and integrate AI-driven tools and automation that can enhance engineering velocity and team productivity, evaluating potential applications thoughtfully. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to cloud engineers. Collaborate with colleagues in a remote setting, communicate progress and technical considerations, and contribute to solutions that meet operational and business requirements.

Benefits

This full-time remote position offers the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful cloud engineering work and contribute to the systems that support business operations. You will work on AWS architecture, Linux environments, infrastructure automation, and emerging AI-driven engineering practices while sharing expertise with a technical team. Specific compensation, benefits, and employment terms can be discussed during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

Virtual Vocations Inc. is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. Applicants will be considered based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the role’s responsibilities, without discrimination on any basis protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply.