AWS Cloud Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer to support and operate our cloud infrastructure and application environments. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role focused on maintaining and improving AWS-based systems, containerized workloads, and secure network connectivity. The ideal candidate is comfortable working directly in AWS, managing Docker-based services, supporting web and Apache-based applications, and maintaining VPN access for internal teams and external partners. This role is execution-focused and works closely with engineering, data, and operations teams.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of hands-on experience working in AWS
- Practical experience with: EC2, VPCs, IAM, security groups
- Practical experience with Docker and containerized applications
- Practical experience with Linux-based systems
- Experience supporting web servers or services (Apache preferred)
- Working knowledge of VPN technologies and networking fundamentals
- Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues end-to-end
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Apache Nifi
- Experience with AWS CloudWatch or similar monitoring tools
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with cost-awareness and basic cloud optimization
- Exposure to data or analytics workloads in cloud environments
Responsibilities
- Manage and support AWS infrastructure, including EC2, VPCs, security groups, IAM, and load balancers
- Monitor system health, availability, performance, and cost
- Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and incident response for cloud resources
- Deploy, operate, and maintain Docker-based services and applications
- Support Apache-based web services and related application components
- Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, and connectivity issues across environments
- Configure and maintain VPN solutions (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, or AWS Client VPN)
- Support secure access for employees, vendors, and systems
- Apply basic cloud security with best practices and access controls
- Assist with basic automation of deployments, infrastructure tasks, and operational workflows
- Improve reliability, documentation, and monitoring over time
- Follow established standards and help identify areas for incremental improvement
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- HRA and FSA
- 401K retirement plan
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Short and Long-Term Disability Income
- Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
