Cloud Systems Engineer

HW Staffing Solutions; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

HW Staffing Solutions is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to work onsite in White Plains, NY, with a salary range of $105K to $140K plus benefits. This role involves hands-on work with AWS and automation to shape cloud performance directly.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in cloud or systems engineering and a solid foundation in Windows and Active Directory. Responsibilities include architecting AWS environments and driving automation for improved deployment and operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cloud, systems engineering, or infrastructure roles.
• Strong AWS experience (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM).
• Solid foundation in Windows systems and Active Directory.

Responsibilities

• Architect and support scalable, secure AWS environments.
• Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code and scripting.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and cost across cloud systems.

Skills

AWS

Scripting

Automation

Windows

Active Directory

Cloud Architecture

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

If you enjoy working hands-on with AWS, automation, and high-impact infrastructure projects, this is a chance to step into a role where your work directly shapes cloud strategy and performance.

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Onsite in NY
105-140K plus benefits

AWS, System Engineer, Windows, Active Directory, Scripting, Automation, Python/Powershell, cloud architecture

We’re looking for a Cloud Systems Engineer who thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants to go beyond support—someone who can optimize, automate, and continuously improve cloud systems that power real business outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Architect and support scalable, secure AWS environments
• Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code and scripting
• Partner with DevOps and IT teams to improve deployment and operations
• Optimize performance, reliability, and cost across cloud systems
• Troubleshoot complex issues and implement long‑term solutions
• Contribute to cloud architecture, standards, and best practices

What You Bring

• 3+ years in cloud, systems engineering, or infrastructure roles
• Strong AWS experience (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc.)
• Solid foundation in Windows systems and Active Directory
• Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
• Understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across teams

Nice To Have

• Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps environments
• AWS Certification (or working toward one)