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.
  

• 35 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.
  

• Bachelors 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.