Cloud AWS Engineer - III

Compunnel, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider in Richmond, Virginia is looking for an experienced Cloud AWS Engineer to design, develop, and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions. The role requires deep expertise in AWS services, specifically EKS and container-based technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in automation, IaC, and DevOps practices. This position offers an opportunity to drive technical standards and support complex projects, ensuring compliance across environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with AWS services, specifically EKS.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and source control tools.
• Strong experience with Terraform and IaC technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical IT infrastructure designs.
• Configure and manage AWS services, including EKS.
• Implement automation using Ansible, Terraform, and Packer.

Skills

AWS services

Automation

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

DevOps practices

Terraform

Ansible

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitLab

EKS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Cloud AWS Engineer to design, develop, and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AWS services, including EKS and container-based technologies, along with strong skills in automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps practices.

This role involves supporting complex projects, ensuring compliance, and driving technical standards across environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical IT infrastructure designs to support business and technical requirements.
• Analyze business requirements and ensure traceability to technical designs.
• Assess testing requirements and prepare testing strategies, implementation, and transition plans.
• Configure and manage AWS services, including EKS and container-based solutions.
• Implement automation using Ansible, Terraform, and Packer for infrastructure provisioning and image building.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and application issues; recommend solutions to minimize system interruptions.
• Perform change and problem management using standard tools and processes.
• Participate in technical projects and provide updates and management reports as required.
• Ensure adherence to technical standards and contribute to the development of departmental procedures.
• Train technical staff on software/hardware tools and ensure compliance with security and audit guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with AWS services, specifically EKS.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and source control tools (e.g., GitLab).
• Strong experience with Terraform and other IaC technologies.
• Expertise in Ansible automation and Packer for VM image creation.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with risk management and compliance in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and operational best practices.
• Ability to lead moderately complex projects and mentor team members.