Senior Cloud Platform Engineer

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Senior Cloud Platform Engineer " for one of our clients in " Durham, NC OR Remote "


Job Title: Senior Cloud Platform Engineer
Location: Durham, NC (Onsite) or Remote
Length of Assignment: 1 year w/ extension
Type: Contract (W2)
Rate:$60/hr

Top Skills Required :
1. AWS
2. Kubernetes
3. CI/CD Automation

Job Description/ Responsibilities :
• 10-12 years experience in cloud infrastructure engineering
• Strong expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD automation
• Hands-on coding skills in Python, Go, and Ruby for platform development
• Experience building and maintaining large-scale cloud and hybrid environments
• Deep understanding of FedRAMP High, DoD IL5, GovCloud, and FIPS compliance
• Strong API integration and Infrastructure-as-Code automation capabilities
• Proven ability to implement secure, reliable, and observable cloud systems
• Experience with vulnerability management and cloud security controls
• Comfortable working across distributed systems and regulated environments


About Trident
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.


Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.