Cloud Engineer

Our client, a prominent organization in the technology and non-profit sector, is seeking a dedicated Cloud Engineer to join their dynamic team.

Cloud Engineer

Washington, District Of Columbia

As a Cloud Engineer, you will be an integral part of the IT Operations department supporting innovative infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit.

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug new configuration management (Terraform) infrastructure as code from scratch.
• Operationalize AWS and implement security mechanisms for AWS services.
• Collaborate with internal teams to architect, engineer, configure, and deploy AWS and other infrastructure technologies using approved organizational technologies.
• Develop self‑service infrastructure provisioning, delivery pipelines, log, and monitoring services in partnership with System Operations.
• Monitor, fix, and improve infrastructure continuously, ensuring optimal performance and security.

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• 7-10 years of directly related experience in systems administration and engineering.
• 3-5 years of operational experience in enterprise environments.
• Extensive experience with Terraform and AWS Cloud infrastructure including ECS, EC2, API Gateway, S3, Lambda, and related services.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft and Linux server operating systems, networking, ports, protocols, and routing in firewalled, wide‑area networks.

• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge cloud technologies in a meaningful non‑profit environment.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity and innovation.
• Chance to develop your skills and grow professionally within a supportive team.
• Work in a vibrant downtown location, just steps from the metro.
• Contract role with the potential for future opportunities.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!