Cloud Operations Engineer (AWS) | Hybrid / Mostly Remote

Arizona Residents Only. Candidates must currently reside in Arizona.

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Operations Engineer to support enterprise cloud infrastructure, automation, and operational engineering for a large public-sector organization.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with AWS, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps automation, Windows/Linux administration, and cloud operations, along with the ability to use modern AI tools to improve engineering productivity.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity intended for professionals interested in transitioning into a long-term, permanent position.

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain scalable, secure, highly available cloud infrastructure.
  

• Automate cloud provisioning, configuration management, and operational processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), scripting, and source control.
  

• Manage enterprise cloud environments across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.
  

• Collaborate with enterprise architects to deliver secure, reliable, and resilient cloud solutions.
  

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues involving virtualization, containers, microservices, and complex application environments.
  

• Implement cloud security standards, monitoring, auditing, and cost optimization practices.
  

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, Bash, JSON, and CLI tools.
  

• Utilize AI-assisted engineering tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) to accelerate scripting, troubleshooting, documentation, and operational workflows.
  

• Maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, and cloud infrastructure standards.
  

• Participate in occasional after-hours maintenance and operational change windows.
  

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Cloud Engineer or in a comparable cloud infrastructure engineering role.
  

• Strong hands-on experience designing, deploying, administering, and troubleshooting AWS cloud environments.
  

• Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server and Linux Server in virtualized environments.
  

• 3–5+ years of experience developing automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, Bash, JSON, or CLI tools.
  

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, source control, and modern DevOps workflows.
  

• Solid understanding of multi-tier application architecture and enterprise cloud operations.
  

• Knowledge of DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, load balancers, and cloud networking.
  

• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting complex enterprise infrastructure.
  

• Practical experience using AI tools or LLMs for scripting, debugging, documentation, or workflow automation.
  

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  

• Active AWS certification, such as AWS Solutions Architect, CloudOps Engineer, or DevOps Engineer at the Associate or Professional level.
  

• Microsoft Azure Administrator or Solutions Architect certification.
  

• Experience with cloud cost optimization, automated monitoring, auditing, and database deployments.
  

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale, mission-critical cloud environments.
  

• Must currently reside in Arizona.
  

• Must be available for onsite work in Phoenix as required, including the first day.
  

• Must be available for an in-person interview within approximately one week of request.
  

• Must be able to start within approximately two weeks of an offer, subject to onboarding requirements.
  

• Must be eligible for conversion to permanent full-time employment without employer-sponsored visa support.
  

• Must successfully complete required background screening.
  

• Must be available for occasional after-hours maintenance activities.
  

• Primarily remote work arrangement.
  

• Opportunity to work with enterprise AWS cloud infrastructure and modern automation technologies.
  

• Exposure to AI-assisted engineering and cloud modernization initiatives.
  

• Potential transition to a permanent position with a comprehensive benefits package.
  

• Long-term career growth in enterprise cloud operations.