Cloud Engineer 3 – AWS Data & Serverless

Cullerton Group; Peoria (IL); Sur place; USD 81 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full benefits package (vision, dental,

Résumé du poste

Cullerton Group is seeking a Cloud Engineer 3 – AWS Data & Serverless Infrastructure to design, provision, and operate secure, scalable AWS environments. This onsite role is based in Peoria, IL or Irving, TX on first shift for a 12-month engagement with potential permanent placement.

The candidate will work with AWS services (EKS, ECS/Fargate, Lambda, S3, Glue), IaC, and CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with business units to deliver reliable cloud solutions and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years of relevant AWS cloud infrastructure experience.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification required.
• Experience with multi-account AWS environments.
• Proficient with EKS, ECS/Fargate, Lambda, S3, Glue.

Responsabilités

• Design, provision, and maintain AWS infrastructure for data processing and container workloads.
• Manage EKS clusters and ECS/Fargate environments.
• Provision AWS services like S3, Glue, Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge, DynamoDB.
• Automate deployments with CloudFormation templates and GitHub Actions.
• Configure networking and security including VPCs, ALB/NLB, IAM, SCPs, cross-account access.
• Develop Python/Bash scripts to automate cloud ops.
• Onboard business units and provide cost estimates.
• Troubleshoot production infrastructure and ensure secure operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and explain solutions.

Connaissances

AWS cloud infrastructure

Multi-account environments

Troubleshooting

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Customer-facing communication

IaC

CI/CD automation

GitHub Actions

Formation

Bachelor's degree

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Outils

EKS

ECS/Fargate

Lambda

S3

Glue

CloudFormation

GitHub Actions

Description du poste

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Cloud Engineer 3 – AWS Data & Serverless (DASH) Infrastructure Engineer in Peoria, IL or Irving, TX. The work will be done 100% onsite, Monday-Friday, first shift. This is a 12-month position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. Compensation is 71/hr+ full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay). The position may require up to 25% travel.

Job Summary

The Cloud Engineer 3 will join an AWS Platform team responsible for designing, provisioning, and operating secure, scalable cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise data, serverless, and containerized workloads. This role focuses on building and maintaining AWS environments using services such as EKS, ECS/Fargate, Lambda, S3, and Glue while automating infrastructure deployment through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines. The engineer will collaborate directly with business units to understand technical requirements, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and deliver reliable cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on AWS infrastructure experience, expertise in multi‑account environments, and excellent customer‑facing communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, provision, and maintain AWS infrastructure supporting data processing, serverless applications, and containerized workloads.
• Build, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage Amazon EKS clusters and ECS/Fargate environments.
• Provision and support AWS services including S3, Glue, Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge, and DynamoDB.
• Automate infrastructure deployments using reusable AWS CloudFormation templates and GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines.
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot AWS networking and security components, including VPCs, ALB/NLB, IAM, KMS, Service Control Policies (SCPs), and cross‑account access.
• Develop automation scripts using Python and/or Bash to improve infrastructure management and operational efficiency.
• Onboard new business units into AWS environments, support infrastructure provisioning, and provide cloud cost estimates.
• Troubleshoot production infrastructure issues and ensure secure, reliable cloud operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, explain technical solutions, and resolve customer issues efficiently.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in AWS cloud infrastructure engineering, cloud platform operations, or similar roles.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification required.
• Strong hands‑on experience designing, building, and operating AWS infrastructure in multi‑account environments.
• Proven experience provisioning and supporting EKS, ECS/Fargate, Lambda, S3, and Glue.
• Strong AWS networking and security expertise, including VPC, ALB/NLB, IAM, SCPs, and permission boundaries.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD automation.
• Experience using GitHub Actions for infrastructure deployment and automation.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Bash scripting for cloud infrastructure automation.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and production support skills.
• Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills, including the ability to explain AWS technical solutions to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Must be local to Peoria, IL or Irving, TX and available to work 100% onsite.
• Stable employment history without consistent job hopping or frequent short‑term employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience developing and maintaining reusable AWS CloudFormation templates.
• Experience supporting AWS data and serverless architectures using API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge, and DynamoDB.
• Experience with AWS KMS, cross‑account IAM configurations, and enterprise cloud security best practices.
• Experience onboarding enterprise applications and business units into standardized AWS cloud environments.
• Familiarity with AWS infrastructure cost estimation, optimization, and governance.
• Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise cloud platforms and production workloads.

Why This Role?

This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to enterprise‑scale AWS infrastructure initiatives supporting a global leader in heavy machinery and manufacturing. Engineers will gain hands‑on exposure to advanced cloud technologies, including serverless computing, container orchestration, cloud security, and infrastructure automation. Cullerton Group provides a professional environment with growth potential, competitive benefits, and opportunities to collaborate with experienced cloud engineering teams.