Cloud Engineer

Beacon Hill; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Federal and state leave programs

Job summary

A technology staffing firm is seeking a Cloud Engineer in Madison, WI to enhance cloud infrastructure with a strong focus on AWS. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in AWS, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and a solid understanding of cloud security. This role includes designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable cloud solutions while collaborating with various teams. This position offers a hybrid work model and involves monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation of cloud environments. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cloud platforms, with primary experience in AWS.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).
• Experience migrating workloads to cloud-based solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud security fundamentals, including IAM.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy cloud-hosted infrastructure and platform solutions.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure using IaC tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support cloud initiatives.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and support root cause analysis.

Skills

AWS cloud engineering

Terraform and Infrastructure as Code

Cloud infrastructure automation and deployments

Cloud security fundamentals (IAM, least privilege)

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Documentation and knowledge sharing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Cloud certifications

Tools

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Terraform

CloudFormation

EC2

S3

Lambda

Job description

Cloud Engineer

Location: Madison, WI (Hybrid preferred – 10 days per month onsite). Remote candidates may be considered. Type: Contract Duration: 12 months+ (Extensions Expected)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to support the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of cloud‑based infrastructure in an agile team environment. This role plays a key part in building scalable, secure, and well‑documented cloud solutions, with a primary focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The Cloud Engineer will work hands‑on with infrastructure as code, cloud services, and automation while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams. This position requires strong technical fundamentals, clear communication skills, and the ability to model and promote cloud best practices as part of a broader cloud modernization effort.

Project & Role Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy cloud‑hosted infrastructure and platform solutions
• Implement and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Support cloud infrastructure pipelines, deployments, and environment standardization
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle for cloud‑based solutions
• Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability in accordance with defined standards
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and assist with root cause analysis
• Collaborate with application, operations, and security teams to support cloud initiatives
• Educate and support teams on cloud best practices and new cloud capabilities
• Create and maintain clear documentation for cloud environments, systems, and processes
• Perform routine audits related to system configuration, backups, and recovery
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cloud architecture and operational practices

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cloud platforms, with primary experience in AWS
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform strongly preferred; other IaC experience acceptable)
• Experience supporting or migrating workloads from on‑premises environments to cloud‑based solutions
• Familiarity with cloud security fundamentals, including identity and access management
• Understanding of system monitoring, logging, backup, and recovery concepts
• Experience working across multiple operating systems (Linux and/or Windows)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Experience working in an Agile or iterative delivery environment

Top Skills

• AWS cloud engineering
• Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
• Cloud infrastructure automation and deployments
• Cloud security fundamentals (IAM, least privilege)
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Documentation and knowledge sharing

Tools & Technologies

Experience with some or all of the following is desired:

• Cloud Platforms:
  Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  Exposure to Azure and/or VMware cloud environments is a plus
• AWS Services: EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM
• Infrastructure & Automation: Terraform, CloudFormation
• Monitoring & Logging: Cloud‑compatible monitoring and logging tools

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred
• Cloud certifications are a plus
• Minimum of 2 years of intermediate‑level IT experience
• Prior experience in roles such as Cloud Engineer, System Engineer, Cloud Administrator, or System Administrator preferred

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.