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# Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** KellyMitchell
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Public-Key Cryptography, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Communications Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Routing, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Smart Cards, TCP/IP, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization, Code Restructuring
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us6ffa9a9a9d3917a0f7a438e8d03ed462/eaa

## About the Role

* Experience with one or more cloud platform
 * Experience working with large infrastructure hosting environments
 * Knowledge of Application Hosting and distributed messaging architectures
 * Understanding of network technologies (Ex: VPNs, TCP/IP, Firewalls, Routing, etc.)
 * Familiarity with security technologies such as public key cryptography and infrastructure (PKI), smart cards, authentication, and authorization
 * Demonstration of thorough understanding of how discrete infrastructure components work together to provide reliable and secure hosting environment
 * Vast understanding of cloud services and solutions in platforms such as Azure or AWS
 * Comprehensive understanding of IT security best practices and threat protection
 * Solid understanding of connected embedded systems, including associated tradeoffs and communication protocols, etc.

Key Competencies & Behaviors

 * Stakeholder engagement

## Description

Our client, a leading financial services provider, is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join their team!
Contract Details

 * 19 week contract
 * Minneapolis, MN or Remote
 * Remote, US Based, Central Time Zone hours

This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.
Core Responsibilities

 * Containerizing Windows, refactoring windows components, migrating windows components from on prem to AWS
 * Installs and maintains cloud-based applications, systems, and associated infrastructures
 * Translates business requirements into code and documentation while managing the life-cycle and communication for assigned projects
 * Analyzes and defines business requirements to determine specifications and standards
 * Oversees the proper implementation and integration of web and cloud-based applications
 * Stays informed of emerging cloud technologies and evaluates the value to the organization's operations
 * Monitors system performance, troubleshooting and resolving errors
 * Ability to consult with internal and external resources to develop cloud solutions for a range of products
 * Ensures quality of the solutions are robust, scalable and efficient to meet the needs of the business


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