Aws Cloud Engineer

Description The client is seeking a Cloud Engineer with a strong AWS foundation to help mature and govern its AWS environment while partnering closely with a small Enterprise Cloud Services team. While AWS is the primary focus of this role, the successful candidate must be comfortable operating in a multi-cloud environment that includes Azure, GCP, and Git Hub. Unlike highly mature enterprise cloud environments, this position offers the opportunity to help build standards, governance, and operational processes within a growing cloud practice.

This individual will serve as the team's AWS subject matter expert, evaluating the current environment, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing best practices around governance, security, account structures, automation, and cloud operations. The role is highly collaborative and requires working with cloud engineers, developers, researchers, and business stakeholders across VUMC to influence cloud adoption and establish scalable cloud practices.

Key Areas of Focus AWS governance, account structure, and operational maturity AWS Organizations, Control Tower, budgeting, and security best practices Infrastructure as Code utilizing Terraform Git Hub, Git Hub Actions, and CI/CD pipeline development Cloud automation and self-service enablement Cloud architecture recommendations and operational improvements Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement Supporting a multi-cloud strategy while maintaining AWS as the primary focus

Daily Responsibilities Assess and improve the current AWS environment and governance model Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform Build and support Git Hub-based CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows Create cloud automation and self-service capabilities for engineering teams Review existing cloud deployments and recommend improvements Partner with cloud engineers and application teams on cloud strategy and implementation Develop standards, processes, and best practices for cloud operations Collaborate with stakeholders to socialize changes and gain alignment on cloud initiatives Support cloud security, budget management, and operational reporting activities Contribute to long-term cloud modernization efforts across the organization

Skills

Aws, Cloud, Terraform, governance, github, Azure, google cloud platform, Devops, Automation, Infrastructure Top Skills Details Aws,Cloud,Terraform,governance,github

Additional

Skills & Qualifications Exposure to GCP and/or Azure is preferred, as this individual will operate within a multi-cloud environment and collaborate with engineers supporting other cloud platforms. While AWS is the primary focus, the ability to learn new technologies and contribute beyond a single cloud ecosystem will be important for long-term success.

Experience with Amazon Connect is considered a strong plus due to existing AWS initiatives within the organization. Knowledge of Power Shell, cloud scripting, automation frameworks, Dev Sec Ops  practices, containerization technologies, Kubernetes/EKS, and cloud architecture principles are also desirable.

Candidates should possess a strong understanding of cloud security, cost optimization, governance frameworks, and operational best practices within regulated environments. Prior experience supporting healthcare, higher education, financial services, or other highly regulated industries is beneficial but not required.

Certifications AWS certifications  Terraform, Dev Ops, Kubernetes, or cloud-related certifications are considered a plus

Nice-to-Have Experience AWS Organizations and Control Tower implementations Cost management and cloud budgeting Open-source or Inner Source development models Mentoring junior engineers Git Hub administration and platform management Research, academic medical center, or healthcare technology environments Multi-cloud strategy, migration, or governance initiatives

Experience Level Intermediate Leve Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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