Cloud Engineer

Location: Remote with one day per week onsite at MassDOT HQ – 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA Contract Expectations: Long-term contract opportunity supporting Massachusetts’ cloud modernization efforts with potential for extension. Summary: As a Senior Cloud Engineer at MassDOT, you will be responsible for supporting and modernizing hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-prem environments. You’ll contribute to mission-critical systems used by millions of residents, working on automation, containerization, and cloud-native architecture. We are hiring two engineers with complementary skillsets: one focused on Infrastructure & Automation, and the other on Support & Operations. Minimum Qualifications: • 7+ years of enterprise IT experience with architecture and engineering focus • Hands-on experience with AWS in enterprise or government settings • Proficiency in Windows Server and Linux (RHEL/Amazon Linux) • Strong skills in Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions • Experience with container services (ECS, Fargate, EKS) and hybrid storage (NetApp, FSx) • Nice to have: Familiarity with Generative AI, LLMs, and RAG patterns Responsibilities: Infrastructure & Automation Role: • Build and manage hybrid AWS/on-prem environments • Develop CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code • Integrate container services and automate deployments • Collaborate on architecture and modernization initiatives Support & Operations Role: • Monitor and troubleshoot hybrid cloud systems • Maintain Windows/Linux servers and enforce governance policies • Resolve infrastructure issues and ensure uptime • Support tagging, security, and operational standards What’s In It For You: • Be part of a high-impact public sector cloud transformation • Weekly Paychecks • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits • Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies in a mission-driven environment • Collaborate with senior architects and contribute to strategic modernization