AWS Cloud Engineer - Remote / Telecommute

Summary: The AWS Cloud Engineer role focuses on architecting and implementing cloud-based infrastructure solutions primarily in AWS environments, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations. The position requires collaboration with various teams to define infrastructure needs and promote financial accountability through cost optimization practices. Candidates should possess strong expertise in AWS services and Infrastructure-as-Code tools, along with a solid understanding of cloud governance and compliance requirements. This is a remote position based in the USA, classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement cloud-based infrastructure solutions with a focus on scalability, availability, and security in a VMware-based environment hosted on AWS, as well as in native AWS setups.
• Collaborate closely with development, security, operations, and FinOps teams to define infrastructure requirements, implement solutions, and enable automated provisioning.
• Establish and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards using tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, ensuring consistent, repeatable, and compliant deployments.
• Contribute to the development of cloud strategies and roadmaps aligned with enterprise objectives, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ensure infrastructure compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations, working proactively to address emerging compliance requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and best practices to enhance cloud infrastructure performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Promote financial accountability by designing infrastructure with cost optimization, resource tagging standards, and cloud governance best practices in mind.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in AWS infrastructure design, implementation, and management.
• Deep expertise in AWS services; additional experience with Azure or Google Cloud is advantageous.
• Proficiency with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Ansible.
• Strong understanding of FinOps principles, cloud cost optimization, and financial governance within cloud environments.
• Solid grasp of CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance requirements, including HIPAA.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Preferred certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Architect.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT