Cloud AWS Engineer

Horizontal Talent; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a cloud engineer to join a dynamic AWS-focused team in Richmond, VA. The role emphasizes administration, best practices, and hands-on guidance; you will mentor teams and improve operational efficiency across AWS, Linux, Windows, and databases.

Responsibilities include managing an AWS sandbox, defining best practices, training service managers, standardizing setups, assisting developers, and contributing to documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering AWS environments.
• Ability to document best practices for cloud setups.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows administration.
• Knowledge of SQL and basic database tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and ongoing improvement of an AWS sandbox environment.
• Help define and document best practices for sizing, configuration, tagging, scripting, monitoring, and security.
• Partner with service management team members to train and guide them on AWS cloud operations.
• Provide technical insight to help standardize cloud environment setup and support procedures.
• Assist application developers with best practices for using Amazon development tools.
• Contribute to documentation that supports repeatable processes and operational consistency.
• Work across Linux and Windows environments to support cloud-related needs.
• Use basic SQL knowledge to support database-related tasks and troubleshooting.

Skills

AWS operations

AWS app development

AWS scripting

Linux

Windows

SQL

Databases

Documentation

Process improvement

Tools

AWS monitoring tools

Job description

Join a dynamic cloud engineering team supporting a large-scale AWS initiative with a focus on administration, best practices, and hands-on technical guidance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building reliable cloud environments, mentoring teams, and improving operational efficiency across AWS, Linux, Windows, and database technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and ongoing improvement of an AWS sandbox environment
• Help define and document best practices for sizing, configuration, tagging, scripting, monitoring, and security
• Partner with service management team members to train and guide them on AWS cloud operations
• Provide technical insight to help standardize cloud environment setup and support procedures
• Assist application developers with best practices for using Amazon development tools
• Contribute to documentation that supports repeatable processes and operational consistency
• Work across Linux and Windows environments to support cloud-related needs
• Use basic SQL knowledge to support database-related tasks and troubleshooting

Skills

• Strong experience with AWS operations
• Hands-on background in AWS application development
• Experience with AWS scripting and monitoring tools
• Working knowledge of both Linux and Windows environments
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to team members and developers
• Strong documentation and process-building skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting cloud initiatives in a service management or support setting
• Familiarity with best practices for cloud administration and environment governance
• Experience training or mentoring technical teams
• Comfort working in a collaborative, fast-moving technical environment
• Ability to contribute to operational improvements and standardization efforts

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued. We believe equity and inclusion strengthen teams, improve innovation, and help create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks.

For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $62 - $100 per hour based on qualifications and experience.