Brooksource

Cloud Engineer

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This role is for a Cloud Engineer on a multiyear contract starting in early 2026, located in Frankfort, Kentucky. Key skills include extensive AWS and Azure experience, cloud architecture, and familiarity with government IT compliance standards. Hybrid work for 60-90 days, then remote.
🌎 - Country
United States
πŸ’± - Currency
$ USD
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πŸ’° - Day rate
560
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πŸ—“οΈ - Date
December 4, 2025
πŸ•’ - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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πŸ“„ - Contract
Unknown
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πŸ”’ - Security
Unknown
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πŸ“ - Location detailed
Frankfort, KY
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Migration #Scala #Azure cloud #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Cloud #Security #Compliance #Azure #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Microsoft Azure
Role description
Cloud Engineer (Longterm Contract) Location: FrankfortKentucky (Hybrid for 60-90 days, then Remote) Overview: One of our client's key agencies is embarking on a major IT modernization initiative to migrate data and systems from one agency to theirs, moving away from mainframe environments and toward a secure, in-house cloud solution. We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineerβ€”with near-architect level expertiseβ€”to join this transformation effort. Key Responsibilities: β€’ Collaborate with a system integrator and internal IT teams to design and implement cloud migration strategies. β€’ Assess current AWS and Azure environments and recommend best-fit solutions for AGO’s new cloud infrastructure. β€’ Provide architectural insights and guidance to ensure scalability, security, and compliance. β€’ Work autonomously to evaluate technologies and propose optimal configurations. β€’ Support the transition from mainframe systems to modern cloud platforms. Qualifications: β€’ Extensive experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud environments. β€’ Strong background in cloud architecture, migration planning, and implementation. β€’ Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. β€’ Familiarity with government IT environments and compliance standards is a plus. Contract Details: β€’ Duration: Multiyear Project β€’ Start Date: Early 2026