Cloud Engineer

Security Benefit; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 PTO days incl Holidays

Parental leave after 90 days

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Educational assistance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Security Benefit is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer (AWS) to design, deploy, and operate cloud infrastructure. You will own end‑to‑end workstreams, automate with Terraform, and collaborate across teams in a hybrid environment at our Overland Park office.

The role requires 2+ years of AWS experience, scripting ability, and strong troubleshooting. Financial industry exposure is a plus; we offer a supportive, growth‑oriented workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of hands‑on AWS cloud infrastructure experience.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (Python/PowerShell).
• Terraform for Infrastructure as Code required.
• GitLab CI/CD pipelines for deployment and change management.
• Strong troubleshooting, written communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience in the financial industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and operate cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Own workstreams end‑to‑end from design to support.
• Automate provisioning with Terraform and scripting.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues; on‑call duties apply.
• Collaborate with Network, Security, Identity, and Architecture teams.
• Maintain documentation and runbooks; use Jira for tracking.

Skills

AWS

Python scripting

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Agile teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Terraform

GitLab CI/CD

AWS services

Job description

We're Looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer!

About the Company: Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $75 billion in assets under management. We offer opportunities to thrive, innovate, and make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in driving the future of the U.S. retirement industry. Security Benefit is a PLACE where we promise to help our customers To and Through Retirement®.

We’re proud to have been recognized as one of the best in the business:

• Named to Ward’s 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies
• Recognized on list of Ingram’s Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area in 2025

About the Role

The Cloud Engineer (AWS) role is a self-directed individual contributor responsible for designing, deploying, and operating cloud and infrastructure solutions with limited oversight. This position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in cloud and infrastructure technologies who can own individual workstreams end-to-end and exercise sound judgment on routine decisions. The Cloud Engineer works within the organization's security, compliance, and architectural standards and collaborates across infrastructure, network, security, and identity teams to deliver reliable, scalable services on AWS. The Cloud Engineer position reports to the Manager, AWS Platform Engineering and can be based out of our Overland Park, Kansas office location. We work a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.

• Design, implement, and operate cloud infrastructure and services on AWS (e.g., EC2, VPC, S3, IAM) with limited oversight.
• Own individual workstreams or features end-to-end, from design through deployment and support.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and scripting
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across cloud and infrastructure services, providing immediate workarounds and long-term solutions.
• Participate in incident triage and follow escalation runbooks, documenting troubleshooting steps and resolutions. Expected to be on call for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with Network, Security, Identity, and Architecture teams in an Agile environment.
• Apply security, compliance, and change-management controls to all work in a regulated environment.
• Deploy and manage infrastructure changes through Terraform and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation, standard operating procedures, and post-incident notes.
• Utilize Jira for ticket management and project tracking.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent demonstrated capability.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure is required.
• Proficiency with a scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Required experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
• GitLab CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment and change management.
• Solid troubleshooting and debugging skills with the ability to deliver both short- and long-term solutions.
• Good written communication skills to document work and produce post-incident reports.
• Experience in the financial industry is preferred.

Why Choose Security Benefit

When you join our team, you’re not just getting a paycheck — you’re getting a career path full of growth opportunities, plus a robust benefits package that puts your well-being first. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time Security Benefit associate:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses to reward your contributions.
• 33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
• Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance to give you peace of mind.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Life Insurance to protect your loved ones.
• Educational assistance to support your career development.
• Associate assistance programs for your personal and professional well-being.

Security Benefit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.