Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

Senior AWS DevOps EngineerLocation: Chicago, IL — Local Candidates Only Experience: 8+ years Employment Type: ContractCandidate RequirementsLocal candidates only.Candidates must be genuine consultants with a verifiable LinkedIn profile that aligns with their resume and work history.Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in the highlighted/required skill set.Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.EducationBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.Required Qualifications8+ years of experience working as a DevOps Engineer.5+ years of hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments.Strong proficiency with GitHub and GitHub Actions, including source control and YAML-based CI/CD pipelines.Hands-on experience designing, writing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation.Strong experience with AWS MLOps and AI services, including Amazon SageMaker Notebooks, Amazon Bedrock, ECS/EKS, and IAM.Strong understanding of DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure deployment.Excellent interpersonal and technical communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.Preferred / Nice-to-Have QualificationsAssociate- or Professional-level AWS and/or Azure certifications related to DevOps, Development, or Cloud Architecture.Experience with AWS firewall, security, and network configuration.Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, including Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.Experience working with NVIDIA GPUs for AI/ML use cases, particularly from a cybersecurity, governance, and compliance perspective.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and contribute to scalable cloud solutions.