AWS Cloud Engineer
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Job description
This hybrid role supports the design, deployment, and maintenance of AWS cloud infrastructure for critical actuarial and insurance applications. The engineer will work within a regulated financial services environment, ensuring compliance, security, and operational excellence. The position is contract-to-hire, with strong potential for conversion based on performance., + Implement and maintain AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, RDS, Lambda) supporting actuarial tools, customer portals, and data platforms
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Support senior engineers in building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation
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Monitor AWS resources and troubleshoot performance/access issues aligned with SLAs
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Participate in CI/CD workflows for internal applications and automation
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Contribute to documentation for audits, incident reviews, and regulatory compliance
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Collaborate with security, risk, and compliance teams to enforce tagging, access controls, and resource standards
Requirements
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2+ years minimum of professional experience in AWS cloud engineering or DevOps
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Foundational understanding of core AWS services
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Basic experience with Linux or Windows servers in secure environments
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Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
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Understanding of networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls, DNS)
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Experience using Git or similar version control tools
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Strong motivation to learn cloud engineering in a regulated industry
Preferred Qualifications
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Hands-on AWS experience through labs, projects, or internships involving regulated data or enterprise security
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Exposure to Terraform, CloudFormation, or other IaC technologies
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Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and pipeline automation
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Basic knowledge of containerization (Docker) or serverless architecture
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Background in application development (.NET / Windows) in a DevOps capacity
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Prior financial services experience
Soft Skills & Team Fit
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Comfortable in a regulated, slower-paced financial services environment
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Strong attention to detail for audit and compliance requirements
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Good communication skills across cross-functional teams
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Willingness to ask questions, learn from senior engineers, and operate proactively
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Analytical mindset with methodical troubleshooting ability
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Reliable, consistent, and accountable
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Cultural fit with a small team
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Desire for long-term growth and team contribution