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# Cloud AWS Engineer

- **Company:** Horizontal Talent
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Linux, Programming Tools, Monitoring of Systems, Software Engineering, Scripting, Cloud Platform System
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59625215-cloud-aws-engineer

## About the Role

* Strong experience with AWS operations
 * Hands-on background in AWS application development
 * Experience with AWS scripting and monitoring tools
 * Working knowledge of both Linux and Windows environments
 * Basic understanding of databases and SQL
 * Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to team members and developers
 * Strong documentation and process-building skills

Preferred Skills

 * Experience supporting cloud initiatives in a service management or support setting
 * Familiarity with best practices for cloud administration and environment governance
 * Experience training or mentoring technical teams
 * Comfort working in a collaborative, fast-moving technical environment
 * Ability to contribute to operational improvements and standardization efforts

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued. We believe equity and inclusion strengthen teams, improve innovation, and help create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

## Description

Join a dynamic cloud engineering team supporting a large-scale AWS initiative with a focus on administration, best practices, and hands-on technical guidance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building reliable cloud environments, mentoring teams, and improving operational efficiency across AWS, Linux, Windows, and database technologies.
Responsibilities

 * Support the administration and ongoing improvement of an AWS sandbox environment
 * Help define and document best practices for sizing, configuration, tagging, scripting, monitoring, and security
 * Partner with service management team members to train and guide them on AWS cloud operations
 * Provide technical insight to help standardize cloud environment setup and support procedures
 * Assist application developers with best practices for using Amazon development tools
 * Contribute to documentation that supports repeatable processes and operational consistency
 * Work across Linux and Windows environments to support cloud-related needs
 * Use basic SQL knowledge to support database-related tasks and troubleshooting