Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer

100% remote

US Citizenship is required per government contract

Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance (6-8 week process)

$50/hr W2

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and services to support enterprise applications and operations. This role ensures the scalability, reliability, and security of cloud environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions.

This role will work with cross-functional teams to support cloud-based applications and services, automate deployments, and ensure system reliability and performance. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, strong scripting skills, and a solid understanding of DevOps practices and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and Implement Cloud Infrastructure – 30%

Build scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud architectures using services from AWS, Azure, or GCP.

1. Automate Infrastructure and Deployments (IaC) – 25%

Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to automate environment setup.

1. Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Optimize Systems – 20%

Use monitoring tools to track system health, resolve performance issues, and continuously optimize cloud resources for cost and efficiency.

1. Ensure Security and Compliance – 15%

Apply cloud security best practices, manage IAM policies, and ensure systems comply with organizational and regulatory requirements.

1. Support CI/CD and DevOps Practices – 10%

Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines, integrating automation to streamline code deployments and testing workflows.

Nice to have skills:

• Cloud Platform Expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP) – 3+ years

Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing services on at least one major cloud platform.

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) – 2+ years

Proven ability to automate infrastructure provisioning and management using IaC tools.

• Networking & Security in the Cloud – 3+ years

Solid knowledge of cloud networking, IAM, encryption, and compliance best practices.

• Monitoring & Troubleshooting Tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, etc.) – 2+ years

Ability to proactively monitor performance and quickly resolve issues in cloud environments. Join USCIS in transforming its network operations through automation. If you are a Network Engineering professional passionate about automation and eager to contribute to a vital government agency, we look forward to your application.

• Scripting & Automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell) – 3+ years

Strong scripting skills for automating deployment, monitoring, and administrative tasks.

• CI/CD & DevOps Tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) – 2+ years

Required skills:

Minimum of 5 years of Cloud Engineering experience

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.