AWS Cloud Ops Engineer — Hybrid/Remote, IaC & AI Tools

Talent Groups; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Talent Groups is seeking a Cloud Operations Engineer to manage and optimize enterprise cloud infrastructure in a hybrid environment (in-office once monthly in Phoenix or as needed). The role emphasizes AWS expertise, Windows/Linux administration, IaC, scripting, and DevOps automation.

Responsibilities include deploying scalable environments, securing architectures, and applying AI/LLMs to improve workflows. 3–5+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with public cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS.
• Knowledge of multi-tier application architecture and enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server and Linux Server environments.
• 3–5+ years of automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, Bash, JSON, or CLI tools.
• Proficiency in Git, source control management, DevOps workflows, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools and LLMs to improve engineering and operational productivity.

Responsibilities

• Automate and orchestrate cloud infrastructure using IaC, scripting, and source control management tools.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud environments.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects to design and implement secure, reliable cloud solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues across virtualization, containers, and microservices in mission-critical environments.
• Implement cloud security standards, monitoring practices, cost controls, and optimization strategies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and cloud platform standards.
• Use AI tools and LLMs to accelerate scripting, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, generate documentation, and improve operational workflows.
• Support cloud operations, periodic after-hours maintenance, and infrastructure changes as required.

Skills

AWS

Windows Server

Linux Server

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Scripting

Git

DevOps automation

AI tools / LLMs

Networking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

AWS CLI

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Talent Groups is seeking a Cloud Operations Engineer to manage and optimize enterprise cloud infrastructure in a hybrid environment (in-office once monthly in Phoenix or as needed). The role emphasizes AWS expertise, Windows/Linux administration, IaC, scripting, and DevOps automation.

Responsibilities include deploying scalable environments, securing architectures, and applying AI/LLMs to improve workflows. 3–5+ years of relevant experience preferred.