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CloudOps Engineer

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Protera
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cloud Computing, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title
- Cloud Engineer

Shift Timing
- Rotational

Work mode
- Remote

Summary

The Cloud Engineer (AWS & Dev Ops) is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, secure, and automated cloud infrastructures within Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments. The role emphasizes Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, containerization with Docker, container orchestration with Kubernetes, and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices leveraging Git and Helm.

This position requires strong troubleshooting abilities across compute, storage, and network layers, as well as collaboration with internal and client technical teams to ensure optimal cloud performance, reliability, and compliance in enterprise and Managed Service Provider (MSP) environments.

Key Responsibilities Cloud Infrastructure Design & Management

· Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure including EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, Cloud Formation, and Cloud Watch.

· Build and maintain cloud environments using Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) provisioning and automation.

· Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters (EKS preferred) for containerized workloads.

· Develop and manage Docker container images and registries for application deployment.

· Manage application packaging and deployment using Helm charts.

· Collaborate with developers to streamline CI/CD pipelines using Git-based workflows and automation tools.

System Administration & Monitoring
  • Implement and manage AWS Security Hub for centralized visibility of security findings across AWS accounts.
  • Configure and tune AWS Security Hub, integrating with services such as Amazon Guard Duty, AWS Config, Amazon Inspector, and Cloud Trail.
  • Configure and optimize monitoring and logging solutions (Cloud Watch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.).
  • Administer and troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers within cloud environment.
  • Implement backup, patch management, and disaster recovery processes to ensure system resilience.
Security & Compliance
  • Implement IAM, role-based access control (RBAC), and encryption policies in AWS and Kubernetes.
  • Ensure compliance with security and governance frameworks across all cloud environments.
  • Conduct regular audits and apply best practice configurations to maintain secure infrastructure.
Incident & Problem Management
  • Serve as a technical escalation point for cloud and infrastructure incidents.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures through automation or configuration improvements.
  • Document incident responses, configurations, and changes accurately.
Collaboration & Client Support
  • Partner with client teams to assess infrastructure requirements and propose optimized, cost-effective cloud solutions.
  • Participate in capacity planning, cost optimization, and cloud governance initiatives.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for architectures, processes, and operational procedures.
Skills & Qualifications Experience
  • 5+ years of hands‑on experience in cloud engineering, Dev Ops, or infrastructure operations within an MSP or enterprise environment.
Technical Expertise
  • Strong knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Security Hub, Cloud Formation, Cloud Watch).
  • Proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
  • Solid experience with Kubernetes (EKS preferred), Helm charts, and Git for source control.
  • Experience with Docker for containerization and image management.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, or similar).
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, VPN, Load Balancing, Firewalls).
  • Scripting skills in Bash, Power Shell, or Python.
Nice to Have
  • Experience with monitoring/alerting tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Watch).
Certifications (Preferred)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  • Terraform Associate (Hashi Corp Certified)
  • ITIL Foundation or equivalent MSP operational framework
Desired Candidate Profile
  • Proven experience supporting AWS‑based environments using Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker and Git
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across cloud and Dev Ops systems.
  • Excelle…
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