Hiring: W2 Candidates Only
Visa: Open to any visa type with valid work authorization in the USA
Summary
A Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions that support business objectives. This role ensures scalability, security, high availability, and cost efficiency of cloud environments while working closely with development, security, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
Monitor cloud environments to ensure optimal performance, availability, and cost efficiency.
Implement security controls, identity management, and compliance standards across cloud resources.
Automate cloud operations using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues, including networking, storage, and compute services.
Collaborate with application development teams to support cloud-based architectures and deployments.
Design and maintain scalable, fault-tolerant, and highly available cloud solutions.
Maintain detailed documentation for cloud architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to improve system performance and reliability.
Support disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity strategies.
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Optimize resource utilization and implement cost management best practices.
Ensure adherence to governance, security, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Participate in design reviews, audits, and infrastructure planning sessions.
Provide guidance and technical support to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
3-6 years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering or infrastructure roles.
Proficiency with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform services and architectures.
Strong knowledge of networking, security, virtualization, and cloud architecture principles.
Experience with monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery in cloud environments.
Preferred Skills / Duties
Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or equivalent.
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Strong scripting skills for automation (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.