AWS Federated Cloud Platform Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an AWS Federated Cloud Platform Engineer. This is a long-term contract role that is 100% remote to work EST hours.

Summary:
In this role, you will support enterprise application and platform deployments. Priority is candidates who have experience working within the client's AWS Federated environment managing and supporting large-scale, highly governed financial services cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:
* Support application and infrastructure deployments in AWS
* Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform
* Support CI/CD pipelines and release automation
* Troubleshoot deployment, environment, and infrastructure issues
* Partner with development, platform engineering, security, and offshore teams
* Support enterprise release processes and deployment controls
* Improve automation and reduce manual operational effort
* Assist with cloud platform support, monitoring, and operational readiness

REQUIREMENTS:
* Strong hands-on AWS experience specifically with AWS Federated
* Experience in deploying applications within AWS Federated
* Terraform/Infrastructure-as-Code expertise
* CI/CD experience (Jenkins, Harness, GitLab, GitHub Actions, or similar)
* Experience supporting application deployments in enterprise environments
* Experience working closely with development teams rather than pure operations teams
* Experience supporting enterprise cloud transformations
* Financial services or regulated industry experience
* Container experience (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS)
* Knowledge of IAM, networking, security groups, compute, storage, and cloud infrastructure
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Monitoring/Observability tools (CloudWatch, Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana)
* Java or Python exposure
* Ability to troubleshoot deployment and pipeline issues

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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