Job Title: Tenured AWS Cloud Engineer
Job Description
The talented AWS Cloud Engineer designs, implements, secures, and manages scalable cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS), with a strong focus on cost optimization, automation, and compliance with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and related standards. This role provides deep technical leadership in cloud architecture, security hardening, and cloud cost management while mentoring engineering teams and supporting mission-critical systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure on AWS.
- Lead cloud architecture decisions and provide technical guidance and direction to engineering teams.
- Build, manage, and maintain cloud infrastructure, storage, and network solutions using AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.
- Implement and manage security controls including IAM policies, encryption, logging, and monitoring in alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and related standards.
- Implement cloud infrastructure hardening practices, including the use of STIGs and other security baselines.
- Identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities in cloud environments using tools such as WIZ and related platforms.
- Provide deep expertise in AWS cost modeling, including cost allocation, forecasting, and optimization strategies such as Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, spot usage, and rightsizing.
- Continuously analyze and optimize cloud spend using AWS Cost Explorer, Cost and Usage Reports (CUR), and third-party cost management tools.
- Educate and mentor engineering teams on AWS best practices, cloud architecture principles, security standards, and cost-efficient design patterns.
- Support and help ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.
- Provide a modest level of 24x7 on-call support for key systems to maintain availability and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cloud solutions meet technical, security, and compliance requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of cloud operations, automation, monitoring, and incident response processes.
Essential Skills
- 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud engineering.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch.
- Strong experience building, managing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure, storage, and network solutions on AWS.
- Deep expertise in AWS cost modeling, including cost allocation, forecasting, and optimization strategies such as Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, spot usage, and rightsizing.
- Hands-on experience using AWS Cost Explorer and AWS Cost and Usage Reports (CUR) for cloud cost analysis and optimization.
- Proficiency in developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
- Experience implementing security controls in AWS, including IAM, encryption, logging, and monitoring.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, and Amazon ECS.
- Strong experience implementing cloud infrastructure hardening using STIGs and similar security baselines.
- Strong experience identifying and remediating vulnerabilities in cloud environments using tools such as WIZ.
- Experience working with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53.
- Understanding of and experience with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program and managing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in cloud environments.
- DoD 8140 certification.
- Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field such as computer science, electronic engineering, or computer engineering, or equivalent additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Army experience is highly preferred.
- AWS Professional-level certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, are preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and educate engineering teams on AWS best practices and cost-efficient cloud design.
- Strong analytical skills for cost analysis, performance tuning, and optimization of cloud resources.
- Solid understanding of cloud security best practices and regulatory requirements related to managing CUI in cloud environments.
- Experience working in environments that require adherence to formal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks.
Work Environment
The role operates in a cloud-focused engineering environment centered on Amazon Web Services (AWS), using services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch. The team relies heavily on Infrastructure as Code tools, including Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, and uses containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, and Amazon ECS. Security and compliance are integral to daily work, with regular use of STIGs, WIZ, and adherence to frameworks such as NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and CMMC. The position includes a modest level of 24x7 on-call support for key systems, reflecting a production-focused, mission-critical environment. Work is typically performed in a professional office or remote setting with standard business tools and secure access to cloud resources, emphasizing collaboration, documentation, and adherence to security and compliance processes
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture Through
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
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