Cloud Engineer

AWS Cloud EngineerLocation: 1006 E Bearss Ave, Lutz, FL 33549Contract Length: 6 MonthsWork Arrangement: OnsiteExperience: 7–10+ YearsEducation: High School Diploma or equivalentPay Rate: Up to $90/hour Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in cloud infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, DevOps, automation, networking, and cloud security.The ideal candidate will design, implement, maintain, and optimize secure, scalable, and resilient AWS infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding of AWS architecture, hybrid connectivity, identity and access management, infrastructure automation, monitoring, and governance.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using AWS-native services and Infrastructure as Code.Manage AWS compute and storage services, including EC2, S3, EBS, and load balancing.Configure and maintain AWS networking, including VPCs, Transit Gateway, Route 53, Direct Connect, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity.Implement cloud governance and security controls using AWS Organizations, Control Tower, IAM, Security Hub, and GuardDuty.Develop and maintain Terraform configurations and automated infrastructure deployment workflows.Manage Git-based source control, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure deployment processes.Use AWS CLI, Python, and/or PowerShell to automate infrastructure provisioning, administration, and operational tasks.Monitor cloud environments using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Systems Manager, and AWS Backup.Implement identity and access management solutions, including SSO, federation, cross-account access, and multifactor authentication.Apply AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework principles to support secure, resilient, and cost-effective cloud environments.Support cloud landing zones, infrastructure resilience, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and cost management.Maintain infrastructure documentation, operational procedures, and security best practices.Required Qualifications7–10+ years of relevant professional experience in cloud engineering, cloud infrastructure, or related IT disciplines.Strong hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure and architecture.Experience with AWS compute, storage, networking, security, and governance services.Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.Experience with DevOps practices, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.Proficiency with AWS CLI and scripting using Python and/or PowerShell.Strong understanding of AWS networking, including VPCs, Transit Gateway, Route 53, VPN, Direct Connect, and hybrid connectivity.Experience implementing AWS IAM, SSO/federation, cross-account access, and MFA.Familiarity with AWS monitoring, logging, backup, and operational management tools.Understanding of cloud security, governance, resiliency, and cost optimization.High school diploma or equivalent.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Microsoft Azure.Familiarity with Ansible configuration management and automation.Experience with Kubernetes and Amazon EKS.Knowledge of FinOps practices and cloud cost management.Work ArrangementThis is a six-month contract position requiring onsite work in Lutz, Florida.