Cloud Engineer

About the JobCloud Engineer (Entry to Mid-Level)

Location

Remote (United States)

Job Type

Full-Time

Experience Required

0–5 Years

Education

Master's Degree Required

Salary

$85,000 – $110,000 Annually

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Cloud Engineer to join our growing technology team. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. As a Cloud Engineer, you will work with cross-functional teams to build cloud-native solutions, automate infrastructure, and optimize cloud environments across enterprise applications.

This is a 100% remote opportunity. Candidates must be open to relocation anywhere within the United States based on client or project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure using AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or ARM/Bicep templates.
• Automate cloud provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, availability, security, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Software Engineering, Security, and Operations teams to support cloud-based applications.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tools.
• Configure cloud networking, virtual private clouds (VPCs), IAM, storage, and compute resources.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and organizational standards.
• Continuously evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 0–5 years of professional experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Systems Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform: (preferred)
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is preferred.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of networking concepts including DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, Load Balancers, and Firewalls.
• Basic knowledge of Linux and Windows Server administration.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer
• Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, or Splunk.
• Familiarity with serverless computing, microservices, and containerized applications.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Required Skills

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Terraform
• CloudFormation
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD
• Jenkins
• GitHub Actions
• Azure DevOps
• Python
• Bash
• PowerShell
• Linux Administration
• Networking (DNS, TCP/IP, VPC)
• IAM
• Cloud Security
• Monitoring & Logging
• DevOps Practices
• Git
• Problem Solving
• Excellent Communication Skills

Basic Requirements

• Master's Degree (Required).
• 0–5 years of Cloud Engineering or related IT experience.
• Open to relocate anywhere within the United States if required by the client.
• Ability to work full-time in a remote environment.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing fundamentals.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits

* Relocation assistance

Work Location: Remote