Application Cloud Engineer

Role Summary This position involves managing and maintaining cloud-based applications and infrastructure on AWS within a dynamic environment. The focus is on ensuring scalability, performance, and security of cloud systems, requiring collaboration with development, operations, and security teams. The role includes supporting 24/7 production systems and participating in incident response and system recovery efforts.

Responsibilities

Provision and manage AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform. Manage Amazon EKS clusters, including provisioning, upgrades, and node group management. Configure and maintain EKS networking components like VPC CNI, security groups for pods, and ingress controllers. Develop and deploy containerized applications using ECS and Lambda across multiple environments. Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues using AWS CloudWatch and other observability tools. Automate daily health checks with AWS CLI or Lambda scripts and report system status. Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to create fault-tolerant, stateless applications. Implement performance and scalability improvements to container environments and orchestration strategies. Support incident management by troubleshooting and resolving cloud, container, and database issues. Maintain and improve deployment pipelines, security, and compliance through automated code scanning and approvals.

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years with a Bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a Master’s, or 12 years of experience with a high school diploma/equivalent. At least 3 years of hands-on IT experience with AWS and cloud deployment strategies. Proven experience configuring and managing AWS services such as EKS, Lambda, and ECR. Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Bash, and Node.js. Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub, GitLab, and Kubernetes. Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and implementation. Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect Associate). Strong understanding of cloud architecture, autoscaling, load balancing, monitoring, and alerting. Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required. Publishing Pay Range: $64.00 - $68.00 Hourly This position is based in the remote US Eastern, Central, or Mountain time zones.