Cloud Engineer

Job Description: • Design, build, and support scalable AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, S3, IAM, VPCs, Load Balancers). • Manage network architecture, security groups, routing, and connectivity across hybrid environments. • Perform on-prem to AWS migrations and implement best practices for optimization and cost efficiency. • Configure and maintain IBM MQ or similar message queuing systems. • Manage SFTP/FTP integrations and REST API connectivity across systems. • Monitor system health using Dynatrace (or equivalent tools like Datadog/Prometheus). • Work across Linux (90%) and Windows (10%) environments with basic scripting (Shell/Python/PowerShell). • Participate in cloud automation, system upgrades, and environment hardening. • Provide occasional evening or weekend support for maintenance and patching activities. Required Skills & Experience: • 5–7 years of overall infrastructure or systems engineering experience. • 4+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, ALB/NLB, etc.). • Strong knowledge of networking, DNS, routing, firewalls, and security best practices. • Experience with IBM MQ, SFTP/FTP, and REST API integration. • Familiarity with Dynatrace, Datadog, or Prometheus monitoring tools. • Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments and automating with scripting languages. Nice to Have: • AWS Solutions Architect certification (preferred). • Experience with cloud cost optimization and infrastructure performance tuning. • Familiarity with Azure or multi-cloud environments. • Prior experience in healthcare or payer systems (a plus). Work Environment: • Hybrid model: 2–3 onsite visits per month (may increase slightly). • Evening/weekend support: occasional, mostly for planned maintenance. • Contract-to-Hire: 12 months with potential for full-time conversion.