Cloud Engineer

RouteSmart Technologies Inc•Columbia, MD

10d•$120,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

RouteSmart Technologies, a leader in vehicle route optimization software technology, is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our Technology & Security Department. This role will report directly to the Director of Technology & Security and is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving our cloud IT infrastructure, systems, and AWS environments. The Cloud Engineer will work closely with the DevOps and Product Development teams to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient cloud operations across our production and development environments. The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $120,000–$130,000 per year. RouteSmart Technologies, Inc. has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the U.S., and base pay will vary based on experience. This is a hybrid role; candidates must be able to commute to the office in Melville, NY or Columbia, MD. Candidates must reside within 50 miles and be available to work onsite several days per week. However, we will consider the right candidate for remote work if domiciled in one of the following states: Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, DC, Virginia, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Washington.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with cloud infrastructure, systems, and security.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with AWS services.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to continuous learning and delivering high-quality service.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Technology, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in IT infrastructure, networking, system administration, and security.
Solid experience with AWS services and concepts.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
Familiarity with scripting and automation tools.

Responsibilities

Assist in researching, designing, and implementing secure, scalable, and cost-effective IT infrastructure, systems, security components, standards, and services.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to infrastructure, systems, services, security, and accounts.
Continuously monitor the health and performance of the AWS infrastructure, systems, and accounts, identifying issues and implementing solutions for improved efficiency.
Analyze components, logs, services, and specific tools as needed.
Implement, enforce, and configure security policies, controls, services, identity management, and other security measures to protect from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Stay up-to-date on technology trends and best practices, adapting to evolving cloud IT technologies and management approaches.
Communicate effectively and create accurate documentation of designs, configurations, processes, and procedures.
Collaborate closely with other team members on projects and tasks, ensuring seamless integration and support for IT initiatives.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.