Cloud Engineer: Build, Optimize & Secure Scalable Infra

MaximaTek; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MaximaTek is seeking a detail-oriented Cloud Engineer to manage and optimize cloud infrastructure, architecture, and deployment operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure reliable performance, cost efficiency, and security compliance.

Key duties include daily cloud management, capacity planning, documentation, and monitoring using tools like Terraform, Docker, and CloudWatch across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a cloud-related field required.
• 0–5 years in cloud administration, DevOps, or IT operations.
• Strong cloud architecture, provisioning, and monitoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cloud infrastructure operations and capacity planning.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory security requirements.
• Monitor telemetry to track KPIs like uptime and latency.
• Escalate risks and security bottlenecks to stakeholders.
• Maintain operational reports and pursue automation improvements.
• Coordinate with external providers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

AWS

Azure

GCP

IaC

Terraform

Docker

Power BI

CloudWatch

CI/CD

Network security

Documentation

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cloud Engineering/CS/IT/SE

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Power BI

CloudWatch

Job description

MaximaTek is seeking a detail-oriented Cloud Engineer to manage and optimize cloud infrastructure, architecture, and deployment operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure reliable performance, cost efficiency, and security compliance.

Key duties include daily cloud management, capacity planning, documentation, and monitoring using tools like Terraform, Docker, and CloudWatch across AWS, Azure, and GCP.