Operations Engineer (Cloud)

Kforce Inc; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce's client in Memphis, TN is seeking an Operations Engineer (Cloud) to support AWS disaster recovery, cloud resiliency, automation, and FinOps initiatives. This role emphasizes building and maintaining IaC with Terraform and automation to streamline provisioning and operations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in cloud/DevOps, hands-on AWS DR testing, and strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, DevOps, SRE, or Systems Engineering.
• Strong experience building and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform preferred) and automation through scripting using Python, PowerShell, and/or Bash.
• Hands-on experience implementing and testing AWS disaster recovery strategies.
• Deep understanding of disaster recovery concepts, including RTOs, RPOs, runbook development, and recovery validation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Terraform Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) modules, standards, and reusable cloud patterns.
• Develop automation and scripting solutions to streamline provisioning and operational workflows.
• Configure and support AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS) and related resiliency services.
• Create and maintain disaster recovery runbooks, recovery procedures, and testing plans.
• Execute DR tests, failovers, and failback activities while driving continuous improvement efforts.
• Enhance monitoring and alerting for replication health, backups, and recovery workflows.
• Partner with security and risk teams to ensure compliance and governance requirements are met.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Terraform IaC

Automation scripting

Python

PowerShell

Bash

AWS disaster recovery

DR concepts

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

Terraform

Git

CI/CD

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Apptio Cloudability

AWS cost tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client in Memphis, TN is seeking an Operations Engineer (Cloud) to support AWS disaster recovery, cloud resiliency, automation, and FinOps initiatives. Summary: This role is ideal for someone with strong experience building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation through scripting, who enjoys improving operational efficiency, standardizing recovery processes, and optimizing cloud environments. Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain Terraform Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) modules, standards, and reusable cloud patterns
• Develop automation and scripting solutions to streamline provisioning and operational workflows
• Configure and support AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS) and related resiliency services
• Create and maintain disaster recovery runbooks, recovery procedures, and testing plans
• Execute DR tests, failovers, and failback activities while driving continuous improvement efforts
• Enhance monitoring and alerting for replication health, backups, and recovery workflows
• Partner with security and risk teams to ensure compliance and governance requirements are met

Responsibilities

Kforce's client in Memphis, TN is seeking an Operations Engineer (Cloud) to support AWS disaster recovery, cloud resiliency, automation, and FinOps initiatives. Summary: This role is ideal for someone with strong experience building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation through scripting, who enjoys improving operational efficiency, standardizing recovery processes, and optimizing cloud environments. Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain Terraform Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) modules, standards, and reusable cloud patterns
• Develop automation and scripting solutions to streamline provisioning and operational workflows
• Configure and support AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS) and related resiliency services
• Create and maintain disaster recovery runbooks, recovery procedures, and testing plans
• Execute DR tests, failovers, and failback activities while driving continuous improvement efforts
• Enhance monitoring and alerting for replication health, backups, and recovery workflows
• Partner with security and risk teams to ensure compliance and governance requirements are met

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, DevOps, SRE, or Systems Engineering
• Strong experience building and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform preferred) and automation through scripting using Python, PowerShell, and/or Bash
• Hands-on experience implementing and testing AWS disaster recovery strategies
• Deep understanding of disaster recovery concepts, including RTOs, RPOs, runbook development, and recovery validation
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• FinOps Certified Practitioner certification
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Experience with AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS)
• Experience with FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization
• Experience with Apptio Cloudability
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, DevOps Engineer, etc.)

Technical Environment

• AWS (EC2, EBS, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch)
• Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code
• AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS)
• Python, Bash, PowerShell
• Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and CI/CD tools
• Apptio Cloudability, AWS Cost Explorer, Budgets, and Cost and Usage Reports
• Docker, ECS, EKS, and Kubernetes (preferred)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.