Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

TEKsystems

1d•$40 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Cloud Engineer, you will support the Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) teams in implementing and operationalizing cloud-native infrastructure solutions in AWS. The Cloud Engineering team, part of I&O, builds reusable Terraform modules to ensure security and compliance, provides self-service offerings that enable teams to deploy infrastructure in a governed way, and supports the stability and reliability of the enterprise cloud platform. You possess deep technical expertise in AWS and Terraform Cloud with proven ability to write production-grade infrastructure as code, develop reusable Terraform modules, and drive complex cloud infrastructure projects to completion. You will participate in design discussions, implement infrastructure solutions, and provide hands-on technical support to internal customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or technical institute degree/certificate or equivalent work experience
5+ years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure engineering
3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and architecture
3+ years of production experience with Terraform and infrastructure as code
Proven experience developing reusable Terraform modules with proper versioning and documentation
Strong expertise with Terraform Cloud including workspaces, state management, and remote execution
Experience with CI/CD tools: GitHub Actions and Octopus Deploy
Strong understanding of AWS services including VPC, EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and JIRA
Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and GitOps workflows
Strong scripting skills: Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
Understanding of networking concepts: VPCs, subnets, security groups, load balancers, DNS
Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements in cloud environments
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate or Professional
Experience with AWS Account Factory for Terraform (AFT)
Experience with containerization technologies: Docker, ECS, EKS, Kubernetes
Experience with configuration management tools: Ansible, Chef, Puppet
Knowledge of serverless architecture and AWS Lambda
Experience with monitoring and observability tools: CloudWatch, Datadog, New Relic
Familiarity with database technologies: PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB
Experience with cloud migration projects
Background in software development or DevOps engineering
Experience with cost optimization and FinOps practices
Knowledge of security scanning tools and vulnerability management

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain reusable Terraform modules following best practices and HashiCorp module standards
Implement cloud infrastructure solutions using Terraform Cloud and AWS services adhering to infrastructure as code principles
Write, test, validate, and peer-review Terraform code ensuring quality, security, and maintainability
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Octopus Deploy for infrastructure automation
Participate in design discussions and technical planning sessions with architects and engineering teams
Provide technical support and guidance to internal customers on infrastructure implementation and troubleshooting
Collaborate with application teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical infrastructure solutions
Operationalize cloud platforms for operational excellence, security, reliability, performance, cost optimization, and resiliency through AWS Well-Architected Framework
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for cloud infrastructure
Identify and resolve infrastructure issues, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives in JIRA
Drive infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards
Document infrastructure architecture, runbooks, and technical procedures
Stay current with AWS services, Terraform features, and cloud infrastructure best practices