Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Charlotte, NC that is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS/Terraform). Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join our platform team, supporting applications running on AWS and assisting in a large-scale migration effort from on-premises Linux systems to AWS. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Terraform, Linux, AWS, and security best practices, with a proven track record of migrating workloads from on-prem to cloud environments. This is a hands-on role focused on building, modifying, and automating infrastructure deployments while ensuring compliance with IT security standards. Responsibilities:

Lead and execute migration efforts from on-premises Linux systems to AWS, ensuring delivery before year-end deadlines
Design, build, and maintain infrastructure using Terraform, leveraging CI/CD pipelines for automation
Collaborate with internal AWS-experienced team members to streamline migration activities
Integrate with Active Directory and manage code repositories in GitLab or Bitbucket
Implement and manage security controls, including access controls and vulnerability management
Support database migrations and administration for SQL Server and PostgreSQL
Develop and maintain scripts in Shell or Python to support automation and operational needs
Assist in platform monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
Ensure compliance with IT security's Spec Flow 2.0 standards across deployments

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with Terraform (infrastructure build and modification)
Proven AWS migration experience from on-premises environments
Database experience with SQL Server and PostgreSQL
Experience with GitLab or Bitbucket for code repository management
Proficiency with Linux systems administration
Security expertise, including access controls and vulnerability remediation
Scripting skills in Shell and/or Python

Preferred Skills

Experience with Kubernetes orchestration
Familiarity with Kafka for distributed messaging

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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