Senior AWS and Azure Cloud Engineer

Pay Range: $46.00hr - $51.00hr

Job Overview:

The organization is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in AWS and Azure cloud platforms to design, implement, maintain, and optimize cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud services, automation, infrastructure as code, containerization, monitoring tools, and system administration. This role requires excellent troubleshooting abilities, strong collaboration skills, and a proactive approach to improving cloud operations, security, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize AWS and Azure cloud environments to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.
• Manage and support AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, and related cloud components.
• Administer Azure infrastructure resources including virtual machines, networking, storage, and security services.
• Perform capacity planning and resource optimization to improve performance and control costs.
• Design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Automate operational and administrative tasks using Python, Bash, and PowerShell scripting.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure deployment automation.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized workloads using Docker, ECS, and EKS.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to deploy, maintain, and modernize cloud-based applications.
• Ensure application availability, performance, and resilience across environments.
• Implement proactive monitoring and alerting using AWS CloudWatch, Dynatrace, and other observability tools.
• Enforce cloud security best practices including IAM policies, encryption, patch management, and compliance controls.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and backup validation.
• Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure, networking, and application-related issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to minimize recurring incidents.
• Support critical production incidents and provide timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and runbooks.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to junior engineers and support teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and cloud adoption strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Services including EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch.
• Experience managing and supporting Microsoft Azure Infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows Server Administration.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and deployment automation.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies including Docker, Amazon ECS, and Amazon EKS.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools including AWS CloudWatch, Dynatrace, and other enterprise monitoring platforms.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Good understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, Routing, VPNs).
• Good understanding of security best practices and cloud governance.
• Good understanding of backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, production-critical environment.
• Leadership mindset with experience mentoring junior engineers and driving team success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional Certification.
• Microsoft Azure Administrator or Azure Solutions Architect Certification.
• Experience with DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of cloud cost optimization and governance frameworks.

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of Infrastructure and System Administration experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on AWS and/or Azure Cloud Engineering experience.
• Experience working within enterprise production environments supporting mission-critical applications.

Benefits:

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Systems

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.

As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.