Remote Cloud Infrastructure Engineer — AWS & Kubernetes

Cogent People Inc; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cogent People Inc. seeks a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support a mission-critical system serving the Federal Government in healthcare. You’ll work with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Linux-based operations to design, implement, and maintain cloud services.

The role requires 1+ years of AWS experience, readiness for a Public Trust Clearance, and a hybrid work arrangement with Maryland onsite days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 1+ years of experience with AWS.
• 1+ years of experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
• 1+ years of experience with Linux operations and scripting (bash/python).
• Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design, implementation, and maintenance of foundational cloud and infrastructure services.
• Support CI/CD toolchain integration, maintenance, change management, and testing.
• Provision, configure, and maintain cloud resources across environments with security and standards in mind.
• Monitor system performance and health, escalate issues, and assist in troubleshooting.
• Participate in routine cloud operations including patching and configuration changes.
• Assist with incident response and root-cause analysis.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Linux scripting (bash/python)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Bash

Python

Job description

Cogent People Inc. seeks a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support a mission-critical system serving the Federal Government in healthcare. You’ll work with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Linux-based operations to design, implement, and maintain cloud services.

The role requires 1+ years of AWS experience, readiness for a Public Trust Clearance, and a hybrid work arrangement with Maryland onsite days.