Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cloud Engineer in Sunrise, FL. Responsibilities:
- Cloud Engineer will design, build, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform and AWS best practices
- Implement and manage AWS multi-account environments via Landing Zone and Control Tower
- Assist in the transition from traditional server-based architectures to serverless solutions using AWS Lambda
- Design and implement a Desktop as a Service solution to improve security, enhance flexibility, simplify IT management and provide cost savings
- Automate infrastructure deployment and application delivery using GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines
- Migrate workloads from existing environments into new AWS accounts, ensuring minimal downtime
- As a Cloud Engineer, you will support and maintain Linux and Windows-based systems in our cloud environments
- Configure and manage core AWS services, including EC2, ECS, VPC, IAM, RDS, ELB, WAF, Transit Gateways, and Cloud WAN
- Administer and support database technologies including MSSQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL
- Collaborate with software development teams working with Python, Angular, and React to ensure infrastructure aligns with application needs
- Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and cost efficiency, implementing improvements as needed
- Architect all solutions based on the organization's business processes and best practices, optimizing for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
- Resolve complex technical issues by analyzing and formulating solutions based on industry best practices
- Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of our cloud architecture, procedures, and best practices
Requirements
- Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
- Experience with AWS Landing Zones and Control Tower
- Experience supporting MSSQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL in production environments
- Hands-on experience deploying Desktop as a Service solution like Amazon WorkSpaces
- Hands-on experience with GitHub and GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation
- Advanced knowledge of cloud technologies and cloud infrastructure
- In-depth knowledge of AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, ECS, VPC, IAM, RDS, S3, ELB, WAF, Lambda, Transit Gateway, and Cloud WAN
- Familiarity with Angular, Python, and React to support integration with infrastructure
- Advanced proficiency with Linux and Windows administration in cloud environments
- Scripting and automation skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
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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