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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Cloud Engineer - **Company:** IQuest Solutions Corp - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Linux System Administration, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Runbook, Software Engineering, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, Software Troubleshooting, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Opsworks, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9c6c72d8-5138-4e2a-bb26-ae5d10136cbd ## About the Role This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on AWS experience, infrastructure automation expertise, and a passion for building reliable cloud platforms that enable business growth and innovation., * 8+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Systems Engineering, DevOps, or AWS Administration. * Strong hands-on experience managing AWS environments in enterprise settings. * Experience implementing and maintaining cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code. * Working knowledge of cloud security best practices and governance controls. * Experience with automation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps methodologies. * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in cloud environments. * Experience supporting production environments and participating in incident response activities. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Certifications * AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate/Professional * AWS Certified Developer Associate ## Description We are seeking a highly motivated Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to design, implement, automate, and support enterprise cloud solutions on AWS. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing cloud infrastructure, implementing DevOps practices, optimizing cloud operations, and supporting secure, scalable applications in AWS environments., * Build, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure to support enterprise applications and workloads. * Design and implement scalable, highly available, and cost-effective cloud solutions using AWS services. * Configure and maintain core AWS services, including compute, storage, networking, security, and monitoring components. * Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar automation tools. * Manage and maintain AWS Secrets Manager for secure credentials and secrets management. * Configure AWS CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and monitoring solutions to ensure operational visibility and compliance. * Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated application deployments and infrastructure provisioning. * Monitor system performance, availability, and security posture, proactively identifying and resolving issues. * Support cloud operations, incident management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for production environments. * Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, and security teams to deliver reliable cloud-based solutions. * Optimize cloud resource utilization and AWS costs through continuous performance tuning and capacity management. * Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and architecture diagrams. * Participate in cloud modernization initiatives and drive automation opportunities across environments. * Mentor junior engineers and promote AWS and DevOps best practices across teams. Required Skills: * AWS Cloud Services * AWS Administration * EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, IAM * AWS Secrets Manager * AWS CloudTrail * AWS CloudWatch * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) * CI/CD Pipelines * DevOps Practices * Cloud Monitoring & Operations * Linux Administration * Scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) * Nice-to-Have Skills * Kubernetes (EKS) * Docker * AWS Control Tower * AWS Config * Security Hub * GuardDuty * Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps * FinOps and AWS Cost Optimization * Migration and Modernization Experience ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)