Cloud Engineer

manpowe; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Prescription drug plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Travel Insurance

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Experis in Foster City, CA is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join the IT Platform team. The role focuses on provisioning, securing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure with AWS and IaC tooling. On-site work with a collaborative environment emphasizes innovation and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of AWS production experience, Terraform module development skills, and strong networking and security foundations to support cross-functional engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS in a production environment.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, especially Terraform.
• Knowledge of VPCs, subnets, routing, and security groups.
• Understanding of IAM and cloud security principles.

Responsibilities

• Provision and manage AWS accounts and tenant structures, including IAM users/roles, cross-account access, and SSO group setup.
• Write and maintain Terraform modules for account setup, networking, IAM, and resource provisioning.
• Build and configure AWS networking resources such as VPCs, subnets, VPC peering, and routing.
• Support secrets management workflows using AWS Secrets Manager and Vault.
• Troubleshoot AWS tickets across compute, storage, and networking for cross-functional customers.

Skills

AWS hands-on

Terraform

IAM

Networking

Security principles

Independent worker

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Vault

Job description

$104.0/hourly

Foster City, CA 94404

Our client, a leading organization in the technology and innovation sector, is seeking a dedicated Cloud Engineer to join their dynamic team. As a Cloud Engineer, you will be an integral part of the IT Platform team supporting various engineering and operational functions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a proactive attitude, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title: Cloud Engineer

Location: Foster City, CA

Pay Range: $104/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Provision and manage AWS accounts and tenant structures, including IAM users/roles, cross-account access, and SSO group setup, following established playbooks
• Write and maintain Terraform modules for account setup, networking, IAM, and resource provisioning
• Build and configure AWS networking resources such as VPCs, subnets, VPC peering, and routing based on team designs
• Support secrets management workflows using AWS Secrets Manager and Vault for integrations with third-party platforms
• Troubleshoot and resolve AWS support tickets across compute, storage, and networking for cross-functional customers

What's Needed?

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS in a production environment, including compute, storage, networking, and IAM
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, especially Terraform, including writing and modifying modules
• Working knowledge of AWS networking fundamentals such as VPCs, subnets, routing, and security groups
• Understanding of IAM and cloud security principles including least privilege, encryption, and secrets management
• Ability to work independently on well-scoped tasks while following documented processes and escalation procedures

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment supporting cutting-edge technology
• Engagement with a diverse team that values inclusion and professional growth
• Chance to develop expertise in cloud infrastructure, security, and automation tools
• Work onsite in Foster City, CA, with a structured schedule supporting work-life balance
• Participation in a forward-thinking organization committed to technological advancement and operational excellence

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.