Cloud DevOps Engineer / AWS / Onsite in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, TennesseeOnsiteFull Time$120k - $140kA leading publicly traded media organization headquartered in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Mid-Level DevOps Engineer to join its growing technology team. This is a hybrid opportunity requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days remote each week. The organization is known for its strong reputation within the media industry, continued profitability, and commitment to innovation. The ideal candidate will bring experience working within a public cloud environment, ideally AWS along with Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Terraform. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established cloud and infrastructure team where you'll help support modern CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure provisioning, containerized application deployments, and cloud security initiatives. Candidates who enjoy collaborating across engineering teams, improving automation, and contributing to scalable cloud operations will thrive in this role. Required Skills & Experience 3+ years of experience in a DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related role Hands-on experience with at least one major public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Experience working with Docker or other containerization technologies Familiarity with source control platforms such as GitHub Understanding of cloud networking concepts, identity management, and security best practices Experience supporting production environments and troubleshooting infrastructure issues Strong communication and collaboration skills Desired Skills & Experience Experience with Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions Exposure to Kubernetes environments Experience managing cloud security posture and compliance initiatives Familiarity with Akamai or other CDN/security platforms Scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Python Experience working within hybrid or multi-cloud environments Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools Background supporting highly available customer-facing applications What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 35% Cloud Infrastructure (AWS) 25% Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) 20% CI/CD & Automation (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) 10% Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) 10% Security, Networking & Identity Management Daily Responsibilities 40% Infrastructure provisioning, maintenance, and optimization 25% CI/CD pipeline development and automation initiatives 15% Containerized application deployments and support 10% Cloud security, networking, and identity management 10% Team collaboration, troubleshooting, and operational improvements The Offer Competitive base salary Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(k) with company contribution/match Paid Time Off and company holidays Career growth within a profitable and expanding organization Exposure to modern cloud technologies and enterprise-scale infrastructure Collaborative, mission-driven, and innovative team environment Opportunities for continued professional development and technical advancement Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis both now and in the future.