Alderson Loop is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer to support a large-scale technology modernization initiative within the benefits and payroll industry. This individual will join a team that is actively expanding its AWS cloud environment and rebuilding key components of its technology stack using modern, cloud-native infrastructure.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, mid-level cloud engineer with strong AWS fundamentals, Infrastructure as Code experience, and a solid understanding of Linux and networking. This role is best suited for someone who has supported AWS within a production enterprise environment and can contribute quickly while continuing to grow their cloud and DevOps expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, configure, and support infrastructure within AWS cloud environments.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
- Support AWS environments across a multi-account organization.
- Configure and manage AWS IAM roles, policies, permissions, and access controls.
- Support cloud networking, connectivity, and infrastructure components.
- Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems within cloud environments.
- Assist with the deployment, configuration, and ongoing support of cloud-native applications and infrastructure.
- Support containerized environments and workloads utilizing Kubernetes.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, access, and performance issues across AWS environments.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and other technology stakeholders on cloud and DevOps initiatives.
- Participate actively in technical discussions and clearly communicate infrastructure concepts, challenges, and recommendations.
- Help establish scalable, secure, and repeatable cloud infrastructure practices as the organization continues its technology transformation.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, infrastructure engineering, or a related technical role.
- Strong hands-on experience working with AWS in a professional/production environment.
- Experience developing and managing infrastructure with Terraform.
- Strong understanding of core AWS services and cloud infrastructure concepts.
- Experience with AWS IAM, including roles, policies, permissions, and access management.
- Experience supporting multi-account AWS environments.
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals within cloud environments.
- Experience with Linux system administration.
- Ability to troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and deployment-related issues.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts and actively participate in technical discussions.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-moving engineering environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Kubernetes and containerized workloads.
- AWS professional-level certifications or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification.
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional certification.
- Experience supporting modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated infrastructure deployments.
- Experience working within complex enterprise AWS environments.
- Exposure to cloud security, governance, monitoring, and infrastructure best practices.
What You'll Be Supporting
The organization is undergoing a significant modernization of its technology environment, with AWS serving as a foundational component of its future-state architecture. The Cloud Engineer will help support the infrastructure needed to enable modern application development and the organization's broader transition toward a cloud-native technology ecosystem.
This is a highly hands-on opportunity for someone who wants to work directly with AWS infrastructure while contributing to a broader technology transformation.
