AWS Cloud Engineer

AWS Cloud Engineer Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States About this position Sheer Logistics is a leading logistics services provider, focused on transparency and value, delivering a comprehensive offering of technology-enabled supply chain and logistics solutions, including managed transportation, multi-modal brokerage, consulting, and complementary services. Our mission is to build trusting relationships that consistently deliver extraordinary results to employees, shippers, carriers, and suppliers. Position Summary We are seeking a hands‑on AWS Cloud Engineer to support and operate our cloud infrastructure and application environments. The role focuses on maintaining and improving AWS-based systems, containerized workloads, and secure network connectivity. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly in AWS, managing Docker-based services, supporting web and Apache-based applications, and maintaining VPN access for internal teams and external partners. Essential Functions AWS & Infrastructure Operations Manage and support AWS infrastructure, including EC2, VPCs, IAM, security groups, and load balancers Monitor system health, availability, performance, and cost Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and incident response for cloud resources Container & Application Support Deploy, operate, and maintain Docker‑based services and applications Support Apache‑based web services and related application components Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, and connectivity issues across environments Networking & Security Configure and maintain VPN solutions (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, or AWS Client VPN) Support secure access for employees, vendors, and systems Apply basic cloud security best practices and access controls Automation & Operational Improvements Assist with basic automation of deployments, infrastructure tasks, and operational workflows Improve reliability, documentation, and monitoring over time Follow established standards and help identify areas for incremental improvement Education and/or Experience 2–4 years of hands‑on experience working in AWS Practical experience with EC2, VPCs, IAM, security groups, Docker, containerized applications, Linux-based systems Experience supporting web servers or services (Apache preferred) Working knowledge of VPN technologies and networking fundamentals Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues end‑to‑end Nice-to-Have Skills AWS CloudWatch or similar monitoring tools Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar) Familiarity with cost‑awareness and basic cloud optimization Exposure to data or analytics workloads in cloud environments Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage HRA and FSA 401(k) retirement plan Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Short- and Long-Term Disability Income Term Life and AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Program Compensation Pay range: $105,000 – $115,000 USD per year (Chicago) #J-18808-Ljbffr Sheer Logistics