Cloud Engineer

Specialist Staffing Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 133,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group seeks a Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud solutions at the Chicago location. You will work with infrastructure teams, architects, and stakeholders to build cloud platforms on AWS and Azure, leveraging IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization.

The role emphasizes reliability, security, and cost efficiency, with a strong focus on collaboration and rapid delivery.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands‑on cloud infrastructure and DevOps experience.
• Proven AWS and Azure experience.
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Designing and deploying cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure.
• Building and managing infrastructure‑as‑code frameworks for repeatable deployments.
• Establishing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable delivery.
• Implementing containerization strategies and orchestration.
• Designing monitoring, logging, and alerting for reliability.
• Collaborating with architects and cross‑functional teams to translate requirements.
• Optimizing cloud costs and resource utilization.
• Documenting cloud architecture and deployment procedures.

Skills

AWS

Azure

IaC

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Containerization

Observability tools

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Git

Job description

We are looking to expand our cloud infrastructure capabilities with a Cloud Engineer who can design, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud solutions.

About The Opportunity

Roles of this type may sit within a collaborative technical environment where you would work closely with infrastructure teams, solutions architects, and cross‑functional stakeholders to build and optimize cloud platforms. The work could involve architecting and implementing infrastructure‑as‑code solutions, establishing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring system reliability across AWS and Azure environments. You could have scope to influence how the organization scales its cloud footprint while maintaining security, performance, and cost efficiency.

Typical Role Overview

• Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Type: Contract
• Full‑time
• Rate: $720 - $960 per day
• Domain: Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps
• Enterprise Solutions

What You Would Do

• Designing and deploying cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure platforms
• Building and managing infrastructure‑as‑code frameworks to enable repeatable, scalable deployments
• Establishing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, reliable software delivery
• Implementing containerization strategies and container orchestration solutions
• Designing and implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system reliability
• Collaborating with solutions architects and cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Optimizing cloud costs and resource utilization across infrastructure
• Documenting cloud architecture, deployment procedures, and operational runbooks

What You Could Bring

Must-have

• 5–10 years of hands‑on experience with cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices
• Demonstrated expertise with AWS and Azure cloud platforms
• Strong experience designing and implementing infrastructure‑as‑code solutions
• Solid understanding of containerization, Kubernetes, or container orchestration
• Hands‑on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
• Authorization to work in the United States

Nice-to-have

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification
• Azure Solutions Architect certification
• Google Cloud Architect certification
• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools
• Background in system reliability engineering or platform engineering

What Roles Of This Type Could Offer

• Opportunity to design and implement cloud solutions that support enterprise‑scale operations
• Scope to influence infrastructure modernization and cloud adoption strategy
• Exposure to cutting‑edge cloud technologies and architectural patterns
• Potential for technical growth and deeper specialization in cloud platforms
• Collaborative environment with experienced architects and engineers
• Flexibility and the chance to work on diverse, challenging infrastructure projects

About Specialist Staffing Group

Specialist Staffing Group partners with leading organizations to build high‑performing technical teams. We connect talented infrastructure and cloud professionals with roles where they can make a measurable impact. Our focus is on finding the right fit between candidate expertise and organizational needs, supporting both career growth and business success.