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# Cloud AWS Engineer

- **Company:** Horizontal Talent
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $191,360.0 - $274,560.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Computer Networks, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Gitlab-ci, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Golang
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59916633-cloud-aws-engineer

## About the Role

* Strong experience supporting AWS operations in production or enterprise environments
 * Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code and cloud automation tools
 * Proficiency with Terraform, Go, Python, and GitLab CI/CD
 * Background working in Linux environments and serverless or Lambda-based architectures
 * Solid understanding of networking concepts and cloud infrastructure fundamentals
 * Ability to troubleshoot issues, work independently, and collaborate effectively across teams
 * Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills
 * U.S. citizenship is required for this role

Preferred Skills

 * Experience supporting cloud security practices and environment hardening
 * Prior work in an Agile delivery environment
 * Familiarity with best practices for AWS application development tooling
 * Experience creating or improving operational procedures and technical standards
 * Ability to contribute ideas that improve reliability, scalability, and maintainability

Horizontal is committed to building inclusive teams where people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued and respected. We believe diverse voices help drive better ideas, stronger collaboration, and better outcomes for everyone.

## Description

Join a dynamic cloud engineering team helping shape and support an enterprise AWS initiative with a strong focus on infrastructure, automation, and secure environment design. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with cloud operations, infrastructure as code, and modern development tools in an Agile environment.
Responsibilities

 * Support and manage AWS cloud infrastructure for enterprise services and related environments
 * Design, build, and maintain infrastructure as code using automation and scripting practices
 * Develop and implement procedures that support reliable, scalable, and secure cloud operations
 * Collaborate with Agile team members during daily ceremonies and ongoing delivery work
 * Provide best-practice guidance for configuring AWS environments and cloud-based solutions
 * Support application development tooling and environment needs within the cloud ecosystem
 * Contribute to documentation for operational standards, technical processes, and environment support
 * Participate in an on-call rotation as part of ongoing infrastructure support