Cloud Engineer

Vaco; Madison (CT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Infrastructure Cloud Engineer to ensure secure and scalable cloud operations. In this role, you will design and implement robust cloud infrastructure, automate solutions using tools like Python and Terraform, and manage AWS services. The position offers a chance to work remotely while collaborating with a talented team, ensuring compliance and security across systems. If you have a passion for cloud technology and a desire to drive impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company and make your mark in the cloud space!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of cloud security protocols and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure cloud infrastructure.
• Automate AWS solutions and manage cloud resources.

Skills

AWS Cloud Experience

Cloud Security and Compliance

Problem Solving

Automation with Python

Infrastructure Design

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science

BA/BS in IT

BA/BS in Network Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Packer

Job description

Job Title: Infrastructure Cloud Engineer - NO C2C
Direct Hire - EST

Location: Remote

Job Summary: The Infrastructure Engineer ensures secure, compliant, and scalable cloud infrastructure operations. This role reports to the Director of Infrastructure.

Essential Functions:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructure.
• Support and operate AWS shared services components.
• Provision and manage cloud solutions including compute, storage, and networking.
• Automate AWS solutions using Python, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Manage AWS AMIs with Packer and Ansible.
• Monitor cloud performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Research and evaluate new AWS services.
• Ensure system security on Linux and Windows-based systems.
• Integrate cloud infrastructure with existing systems.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Foster collaboration and effective communication.

Education Required:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, IT, Network Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of AWS cloud experience.
• Expertise in incident identification and problem-solving.
• Familiarity with AWS services (VPC, S3, EC2, RDS, etc.).
• Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance (HI TRUST / SOC II).
• AWS certifications preferred.
• Experience documenting technical requirements.

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