AWS Cloud Operations Engineer — Remote, AI-Driven Ops

SunSoft Online LLC; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SunSoft Online LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Cloud Operations Engineer (AWS) for a contract-to-hire role supporting a large public-sector client. The position is hybrid with mostly remote work, requiring onsite presence as needed.

You will design, deploy, and automate scalable cloud infrastructure and contribute to security, cost optimization, and operational excellence. Required skills include AWS, IaC, Windows/Linux administration, scripting, and experience with DevOps workflows; strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Cloud/infrastructure engineering.
• Strong hands-on AWS design, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Windows and Linux administration in virtualized environments.
• 3–5+ years scripting with PowerShell, Python, Bash, JSON, or CLI tools.
• Experience with IaC, Git, source control, and modern DevOps workflows.
• Solid understanding of multi-tier application architecture and enterprise cloud operations.
• Knowledge of DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, load balancers, and cloud networking.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain scalable, secure cloud infrastructure.
• Automate cloud provisioning, configuration management, and operational processes using IaC, scripting, and source control.
• Manage enterprise cloud environments across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects to deliver secure, reliable cloud solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues in virtualization, containers, microservices, and complex applications.
• Implement cloud security standards, monitoring, auditing, and cost optimization practices.
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, Bash, JSON, and CLI tools.
• Utilize AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate scripting, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Maintain technical documentation and cloud infrastructure standards.
• Participate in occasional after-hours maintenance windows.

Skills

Cloud design

Automation

DevOps

Scripting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Windows Server

Linux

PowerShell

Python

Bash

JSON

CLI tools

IaC

Job description

SunSoft Online LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Cloud Operations Engineer (AWS) for a contract-to-hire role supporting a large public-sector client. The position is hybrid with mostly remote work, requiring onsite presence as needed.

You will design, deploy, and automate scalable cloud infrastructure and contribute to security, cost optimization, and operational excellence. Required skills include AWS, IaC, Windows/Linux administration, scripting, and experience with DevOps workflows; strong