Senior Cloud Engineer

TeamPeople; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

TeamPeople in Washington, DC seeks a Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, secure, and troubleshoot cloud solutions with a focus on reliability and cost-efficiency. You will manage cloud infrastructure, implement security controls, and optimize performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires hands-on AWS experience, container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker, scripting for automation, and a strong background in network principles and security governance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cloud or infrastructure engineering, incl. 2+ years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Hands-on AWS cloud platform experience including networking, security, and governance.
• Containerization and orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Scripting and automation in Python/PowerShell/Bash/Node/TypeScript.
• Experience with IaC and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, deploy, and maintain cloud and related infrastructure.
• Advise and recommend enterprise-wide infrastructure architecture.
• Proactively suggest improvements, changes and optimizations.
• Communicate project plans with management, both technical and general audiences.
• Monitor cloud resources for performance and cost optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud and software issues.
• Build and maintain configuration for core cloud services (AWS, CloudFront, S3, SNS, SQS).
• Administer, configure and deploy containerized apps with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Write deployment, monitoring, and alerting scripts to ensure robust, highly available infra.
• Assess security threats and their impact on customer environments.
• Triage and resolve technical, workflow, and user issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cloud solutions.
• Ensure compliance with security and data protection policies.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Networking

Scripting

Python

CI/CD

Linux

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Live broadcast/media experience

Cloud certifications

Tools

Terraform

Git

EC2

ECR

CI/CD tooling

Job description

The Cloud Engineer is a key member of the Technology team, helping keep broadcast operations running smoothly with a focus on cloud and software technologies. You'll design, deploy, secure, and troubleshoot cloud solutions, applying best practices and strong problem-solving skills to keep our platform reliable, secure, and cost-effective.

The individual must have deep knowledge of network principles, all aspects of LAN, WAN and WLAN networks and Network services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Architect, design, deploy, and maintain cloud and related infrastructure
• Advice and recommend enterprise-wide infrastructure architecture
• Proactively suggest improvements, changes and optimizations
• Communicate project and planning with management, both technical and general
• Monitor cloud resources for performance and cost optimization
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud and software issues
• Build, implement, and maintain configuration for core cloud services, including AWS, CloudFront, S3, SNS, and SQS
• Administer, configure and deploy containerized applications and services using Kubernetes and Docker
• Write scripts for deployment, monitoring, reporting, and alerting to support a robust, redundant, and highly available infrastructure
• Assess security threats and their impact on customer environments
• Triage and resolve technical, workflow, and user issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cloud solutions
• Ensure compliance with security and data protection policies
• Support and troubleshoot cloud and on-premises infrastructure as needed

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a cloud or infrastructure engineering role, including 2+ years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Hands-on experience with a major cloud platform -AWS preferred, including:
• Cloud networking (Direct Connect/VPN, DNS, Route 53)
• Cloud security and governance (IAM, roles, policies, MFA)
• Containerization and orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker
• Serverless platforms and services
• Elasticsearch, Kubernetes clusters, and Docker
• Scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Node/TypeScript)
• Proven adoption and strong understanding of use of AI in development workflows
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences, technical and general
• Experience with infrastructure as code and CI/CD
• Experience with, Git, ECR, and EC2
• Solid command of Linux administration
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Clear, confident communication - you can explain technical concepts to internal teams, project engineers, and stakeholders alike
• Self-motivated and able to see tasks through to completion without close supervision
• Comfortable working as part of a larger cross-functional team
• Willingness to work occasional shift-based hours to support the platform

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience via industry certifications, or hands-on professional experience.
• Experience supporting live broadcast or media environments (Preferred).
• Relevant cloud certifications e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect (Preferred).

Customer Service Commitment:

TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.