This position can be Hybrid in Denver, CO or Fully remote but must sit in IL or MN Overview: A client of Insight Global is looking to bring on an experienced AWS Cloud DevOps Infrastructure Engineer to support the ongoing development and optimization of their cloud infrastructure. This role is focused on delivering scalable, secure, and highly available systems by leveraging automation, containerization, and cloud-native services. The ideal candidate is not a traditional SysAdmin but someone with true hands-on cloud engineering experience, especially with AWS. They should thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and possess both the technical depth and soft skills to guide solutions from planning through production. Must Haves: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field • 2–5+ years of hands-on cloud experience, preferably in AWS (Azure/GCP experience also considered) • AWS Certification (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Developer, etc.) • Strong experience with core AWS services: EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, etc. • Proficiency in scripting languages: Python, Bash, or PowerShell • Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools: Terraform or CloudFormation • Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps • Understanding of networking fundamentals in the cloud: VPCs, subnets, security groups, load balancers, VPNs • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills This position pays between $65-75/hr