Senior AWS Cloud Engineer (Remote, Full-Time) [AS314]

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Working is a remote-first company dedicated to connecting skilled professionals with global teams and long-term opportunities. The Cloud Engineer will design, build, and secure AWS infrastructure, using Terraform and IaC, while supporting CI/CD and compliance programs.

This is a long-term remote role with a strong emphasis on security and scalability. Responsibilities include managing EC2 instances, implementing rigorous security controls, and collaborating with delivery teams to ensure

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AWS experience.
• 3+ years of Terraform / Infrastructure as Code with CI/CD.
• 2+ years managing EC2 and core infrastructure.
• 1+ years security compliance experience with ISO27001 or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Manage EC2 and core infrastructure components.
• Support CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes.
• Implement and maintain security and compliance controls, including ISO27001 or equivalent.

Skills

Cloud engineering

AWS

CI/CD

IaC

Tools

AWS

Terraform

CI/CD

EC2

ISO27001

Job description

About Smart Working

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn't just another remote opportunity - it's about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you're welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.

Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you're empowered to grow personally and professionally.

Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world.

About the Role

As a Cloud Engineer (Backend / DevOps-leaning), you will take responsibility for designing, building and maintaining AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code. This is an ongoing, long-term opportunity focused on reliable cloud infrastructure and its supporting delivery processes.

You will manage EC2 and other core infrastructure components, support CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes, and implement and maintain security and compliance controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Manage EC2 and core infrastructure components.
• Support CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes.
• Implement and maintain security and compliance controls, including ISO27001 or equivalent standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of AWS experience.
• 3+ years of Terraform / Infrastructure as Code experience, with CI/CD pipeline experience as an inherent part of this skill.
• 2+ years of experience managing EC2 and core infrastructure.
• 1+ years of security compliance experience with ISO27001 or a similar standard.

Nice to Have

• SOC2 or GDPR compliance exposure, or strong general security best-practice experience as an alternative to ISO27001 or similar security compliance experience.