Cloud AWS Engineer

Richmond, VA, US • Posted 21 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • FOCUS
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Collaboration
  • Application Development
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Scripting
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Database
  • SQL
  • Documentation
  • Service Management
  • Cloud Computing
  • Training
  • Mentorship
  • Innovation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Job Boards

Summary

Join a dynamic cloud engineering team supporting a large-scale AWS initiative with a focus on administration, best practices, and hands-on technical guidance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building reliable cloud environments, mentoring teams, and improving operational efficiency across AWS, Linux, Windows, and database technologies.
Responsibilities
  • Support the administration and ongoing improvement of an AWS sandbox environment
  • Help define and document best practices for sizing, configuration, tagging, scripting, monitoring, and security
  • Partner with service management team members to train and guide them on AWS cloud operations
  • Provide technical insight to help standardize cloud environment setup and support procedures
  • Assist application developers with best practices for using Amazon development tools
  • Contribute to documentation that supports repeatable processes and operational consistency
  • Work across Linux and Windows environments to support cloud-related needs
  • Use basic SQL knowledge to support database-related tasks and troubleshooting
Skills
  • Strong experience with AWS operations
  • Hands-on background in AWS application development
  • Experience with AWS scripting and monitoring tools
  • Working knowledge of both Linux and Windows environments
  • Basic understanding of databases and SQL
  • Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to team members and developers
  • Strong documentation and process-building skills
Preferred Skills
  • Experience supporting cloud initiatives in a service management or support setting
  • Familiarity with best practices for cloud administration and environment governance
  • Experience training or mentoring technical teams
  • Comfort working in a collaborative, fast-moving technical environment
  • Ability to contribute to operational improvements and standardization efforts

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued. We believe equity and inclusion strengthen teams, improve innovation, and help create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $62 - $100 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10123528
  • Position Id: 76119
  • Posted 21 hours ago

Company Info

About Horizontal Talent

Horizontal Integration offers two service lines. Our staffing agency places IT, digital and creative talent in both contract and permanent roles. Our digital agency provides digital marketing strategy and technology consulting on a project basis. Many of our clients take advantage of both service lines.

We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise, with more than 200 employees across our offices in Minneapolis, Denver, Dallas and Vadodara, India. We ve been consistently growing and profitable since the company was founded in 2003.

Honors:
Recognized as a "2009 Best Place to Work" by Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal.

Fact:
Our people and our organization are deeply rooted in IT and interactive marketing.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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