AWS Cloud Engineer 3 EKS and Kubernetes

3Core Systems, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

3Core Systems, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer 3 with EKS and Kubernetes to design, implement and operate scalable cloud infrastructure. The role is onsite in Chicago, focusing on cloud solutions for AI/ML workloads and modern CI/CD pipelines.

Required: 5–7 years in cloud engineering, strong AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub Actions, and IaC (CloudFormation/Terraform/CDK). Bachelor's degree and AWS Associate certification are required; NVIDIA credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in a Cloud Engineer role.
• Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker and GitHub Actions.
• Experience deploying AI workloads with NVIDIA GPUs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software systems and applications.
• Handle complex issues including off-shift and weekend support.
• Work independently on large systems or infrastructure components.
• Drive development focused on business value.
• Maintain high software quality standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with end users and cross-functional teams for debugging and testing.

Skills

AWS

Cloud

Control Systems

Docker

GitHub

Kubernetes

Vehicle

YAML

GitHub Actions

IaC (CloudFormation/Terraform/CDK)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

AWS Associate

NVIDIA certification

Tools

NVIDIA Run:ai

NVIDIA OSMO

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

CDK

Job description

Chicago, United States | Posted on 11/10/2026

Job Title: AWSCloud Engineer 3 EKS and Kubernetes

Job Location: Chicago,IL

Work Model: Onsite

Must Have Skills/Attributes: AWS,Cloud, Control Systems, Docker, GitHub, Kubernetes, Vehicle, YAML

Experience Desired:

• Strong GitHub and GitHub Actions for source control and YAML-based CI/CDsystems (7 yrs),
• Proficient with Amazon EKS, Kubernetes, and Docker (7 yrs),
• Proficient with NVIDIA Run:ai and NVIDIA OSMO (7 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’sDegree

Required Certifications/Licenses: AWSAssociate

Preferred Certifications/Licenses: NVIDIAcertification

Job Description

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Certification

• AWS Associate or Professional certification(s)
• Associate or Professional-level AWS certifications

Preferred / Desired Skills

• Experience with NVIDIA GPUs for AI use cases
• NVIDIA certification (nice to have)

Required Skills

• At least 5–7 years of experience in a Cloud Engineer role
• At least 5+ years of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud experience
• Strong GitHub and GitHub Actions for source control and YAML-based CI/CDsystems
• Proficient in writing and deploying AWS cloud infrastructure using AWSCloudFormation / Terraform / CDK
• Proficient with Amazon EKS, Kubernetes, Docker
• Proficient with NVIDIA Run: ai and NVIDIA OSMO or related workloadorchestration systems
• Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills with the ability towork effectively in a cross-functional team
• Analytical mindset and skilled problem solver for troubleshooting issues
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to collaboratecross-functionally and enhance scalability
• 5–7 years of software development experience

Job Duties

The Cloud Engineer will design, develop, test, and deploy softwaresystems/applications, working independently on complex assignments.Responsibilities include:

• Complex application/technical problem identification and resolution (includingoff-shift and weekend support)
• Working independently on complex systems or infrastructure components
• Driving application development focused on business value
• Maintaining high software quality standards and team best practices
• Communicating with end users/internal customers for development, debugging, andtesting
• Performing integrated and customer acceptance testing