Cloud Systems Engineer

HireRising; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a skilled Cloud Systems Engineer to manage AWS and Linux infrastructures while driving cloud migration projects. This role focuses on optimizing performance and cost-efficiency, ensuring secure, scalable solutions, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in infrastructure automation, cloud technologies, and teamwork, with AWS certifications and relevant experience as key differentiators.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Cloud Engineer with AWS focus.
• 5+ years supporting Linux in large-scale environments.
• Expertise in IaC tools and cloud migration strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage AWS EC2 instances.
• Develop IaC scripts for automated provisioning.
• Lead containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.

Skills

AWS EC2

Linux support

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Kubernetes

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

AWS Certified SysOps Engineer - Professional

Tools

Terraform

Packer

AWS CloudFormation

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Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $65.00/hr

The Cloud Systems Engineer will focus on AWS EC2 instance development and management, Linux server support, Kubernetes, building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modernizing on-premises server workloads. As a Cloud Systems Engineer III, you will play a crucial role in deploying solutions for cloud migrations while working in a role to continue to support on-prem Linux servers and storage.

Responsibilities

• AWS EC2 Engineering: Design, deploy, and manage AWS EC2 instances, optimizing for performance, security, and cost.
• Work closely with cloud architects to align AWS EC2 solutions with overall cloud architecture.
• Implement automation for EC2 instance provisioning and configuration.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Drive the development and maintenance of IaC scripts and templates for automated infrastructure provisioning.
• Implement and enhance IaC best practices, ensuring consistent and efficient deployment processes.
• Collaborate with Platform and DevOps teams to integrate IaC seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Linux System Engineering: Architect, deploy, and maintain on-prem and cloud Linux servers ensuring security, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize Linux environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Linux servers.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Lead the design and implementation of containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Develop and enforce best practices for container deployment, scaling, and management.
• Mentor and guide other engineers in containerization technologies.
• Collaboration and Documentation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing technical expertise and guidance.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and best practices.
• NetApp and Cloud Storage Solutions: Architect and manage storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve storage-related issues.
• Works independently on larger, moderately complex assignments that have a direct impact on the department.
• Handles ambiguous/undefined problems and thinks abstractly to deliver results.
• Demonstrates strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive as well as the ability to work well with diverse teams.
• Effectively articulates technical challenges and solutions to business users and other technical teams.
• Seeks to develop compelling insights and logical arguments to persuade others.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS Certified SysOps Engineer - Professional.
• 3+ years’ experience working as a Cloud Engineer, with a focus on AWS EC2 infrastructure and related services.
• 5+ years’ experience supporting Linux servers in a large-scale environment running both on bare-metal and VMware.
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Packer, AWS CloudFormation, or similar frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of on-premises server workloads and experience in automating, modernizing, and managing them as Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Automation and orchestration – experience with scripting using Python, PowerShell, Bash, Packer
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing cloud migration strategies and roadmaps.
• Experience with AWS services such as AWS Lambda, Amazon RDS, Amazon S3, Amazon VPC, and others.
• Solid understanding of security and compliance principles in AWS, including IAM, encryption, and network security.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Harness, Jenkins, GitLab, or AWS Code Pipeline.
• Understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies and their application in cloud environments.
• Experience supporting NetApp storage is preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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