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Cloud Platform Engineer (AWS)

Des Moines, IA | Hybrid

We are partnering with a large, mission-driven organization to bring on a Cloud Platform Engineer who will play a key role in modernizing critical infrastructure that supports high-impact public-facing systems.

This is an opportunity to work on meaningful technology initiatives that directly impact communities, while helping shape the future of hybrid cloud environments at scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will work alongside senior engineers to support and evolve a modern cloud platform that connects AWS and on-prem systems into a seamless, scalable environment.

This role blends hands-on engineering, problem solving, and strategic input across cloud architecture, automation, and performance optimization.

Key responsibilities include:

Build and manage AWS environments supporting enterprise applications
Design hybrid cloud solutions that integrate identity, authentication, and application services across platforms
Lead efforts to migrate legacy systems into modern AWS-based architectures
Create clear architecture diagrams and documentation for systems, dependencies, and data flow
Troubleshoot complex cloud and hybrid issues across networking, IAM, and compute layers
Improve system reliability by eliminating single points of failure and strengthening disaster recovery strategies
Monitor and optimize performance across compute, storage, and network infrastructure
Identify cost savings opportunities through rightsizing, storage optimization, and automation
Partner with engineering teams to improve system performance, scalability, and efficiency
Support infrastructure automation using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines
Maintain detailed documentation for architecture, operations, and deployment processes
Ensure security best practices including IAM controls, encryption, and network segmentation
Support audit readiness through documentation, logs, and evidence collection

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of experience working with AWS in enterprise environments
Strong experience with EC2, VPC, IAM, and S3
Proven ability to support hybrid cloud environments connecting on-prem and cloud systems
Experience migrating legacy systems to AWS and building modernization roadmaps
Solid troubleshooting skills across networking, identity, and infrastructure layers
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment practices
Strong documentation skills and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly

Nice to have:

Experience with Ansible or other automation tools
Strong understanding of AWS IAM and role-based access control
Exposure to cost optimization and FinOps practices

Additional Details

Long-term contract opportunity with potential for extension
Work involves systems supporting public safety initiatives
Candidates must be able to pass enhanced background checks and fingerprinting prior to starting

Why This Role Stands Out

High visibility work supporting critical systems
Opportunity to influence modernization of legacy infrastructure
Collaborative team environment with strong engineering leadership
A chance to work on projects that have real-world impact

If you are someone who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges and wants to be part of a team driving meaningful change, I would love to connect.

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